A5077328297- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
Ospedale Vincenzo Cervello
2023-2024
Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini
2013-2024
IRCCS San Camillo Hospital
2009-2023
Carlo Forlanini Hospital
2012-2023
Ospedale G.F. Ingrassia
2023
Ospedale generale di zona San Camillo Treviso
2013-2022
Nini Hospital
2013-2022
Hôpital Bichat-Claude-Bernard
2016
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
2016
Ospedale Misericordia - Grosseto
2013
InvestigatorsIMPORTANCE Postpericardiotomy syndrome, postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF), and effusions may be responsible for increased morbidity health care costs after cardiac surgery.Postoperative use of colchicine prevented these complications in a single trial.OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy safety perioperative oral reducing postpericardiotomy AF, pericardial or pleural effusions. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTSInvestigator-initiated, double-blind, placebo-controlled,...
We report the reliability and safety of percutaneous liver biopsy in evaluation hepatic iron loading histology patients with homozygous β‐thalassaemia prior to serial biopsies following allogeneic bone marrow transplantation for this disorder. 501 thalassaemic aged 11 ± 4.5 years (range 1‐32 years) underwent 1184 consecutive without ultrasound guidance. Overall, 81% were evaluable histological examination grading iron. The adequacy specimens increased patient age: obtained 73% <5 age 86%...
Background: Cardiology divisions reshaped their activities during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aimed to analyze organization of echocardiographic laboratories and echocardiography practice second wave COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, expectations for post-COVID era. Methods: We analyzed two different time periods: month November (2020) identical (November 2019). Results: During pandemic, hospital activity was partially reduced 42 (60%) wholly interrupted 3 (4%)...
The excellent results with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have revolutionized the treatment options for end-stage heart failure. use of pulsatile is associated significant comorbidity and limited durability. axial-flow HeartMate II LVAD represents new generation devices. clinical this pump resulted in superior outcomes. We review technology, management, usage our experience.Between 3/2002 12/2008, 18 transplantable adult patients were supported on long-term at institution (13 men,...
Right ventricular failure after continuous-flow left assist device (LVAD) implantation is still an unsolved issue and remains a life-threatening event for patients. We undertook this study to determine predictors of the patients who are candidates isolated LVAD therapy as opposed biventricular support (BVAD). reviewed demographic, echocardiographic, hemodynamic, laboratory variables 258 underwent both unplanned BVAD because early right insertion, between 2006 2017 (LVAD = 170 88). The final...
Abstract Aims Pulmonary artery pulsatility index (PAPi) is an indicator of right ventricular (RV) function and independent predictor failure (RVF) following left assist device (LVAD) implantation. Administration vasodilator challenge during heart catheterization (RHC) could reduce RV workload allowing a better assessment its functional reserve. Methods results Patients undergoing LVAD implantation at our Institution between May 2013 August 2021 were enrolled. Only patients who had undergone...
: Video-assisted minimally invasive mitral valve surgery can be performed through different approaches. The aim of the study was to report our early results and compare external transthoracic aortic clamping with endoaortic balloon occlusion techniques according experience.: Between January 2000 March 2010, 138 patients (103 women, aged 58.4 ± 10.2 years) underwent video-assisted a right thoracotomy. Cardiopulmonary bypass instituted by femoral arterial bicaval cannulation active venous...
: Video-assisted minimally invasive mitral valve surgery can be performed through different approaches. The aim of the study was to report our early results and compare external transthoracic aortic clamping with endoaortic balloon occlusion techniques according experience.: Between January 2000 March 2010, 138 patients (103 women, aged 58.4 ± 10.2 years) underwent video-assisted a right thoracotomy. Cardiopulmonary bypass instituted by femoral arterial bicaval cannulation active venous...
Calcium and antioxidant vitamins, such as A, C, E, have been shown to reduce colorectal epithelial proliferation thereby act possible chemoprotective agents in cancer. We investigated the effects of an intervention with calcium vitamins on cell colonic mucosa patients operated for Patients resected cancer Dukes' stage B-C were randomized receive daily 30,000 IU axerophthol palmitate (vitamin A) plus 1 g ascorbic acid C) 70 mg dl-alpha-tocopherol acetate E) 2 natural or indistinguishable...
We describe a patient previously implanted with SAPIEN Edwards valve by the transapical approach, who subsequently experienced thrombosis. The literature on this subject is reviewed.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is emerging as an appealing management strategy for patients with severe stenosis at intermediate, high or exceedingly risk, but its risk-benefit profile in younger less certain. We aimed to explore the outlook of aged 70 years and undergoing TAVI 2 high-volume Italian institutions.We retrospectively collected baseline, imaging, procedural outcome features age ≤70 whom was attempted participating centers between 2012 2021. Non-parametric tests...
Background Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine-secreting tumor derived from chromaffin cells in the adrenal glands. An excessive stimulation of cardiac myocytes, when pheochromocytoma 'crisis' occurs, lead to myocardial damage with cardiogenic shock. Aim Study We present case A 28-year old female patient admitted signs severe She was successfully supported extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) combined IMPELLA CP heart pump (Abiomed Danvers, MA), for left ventricular unloading....
A 36-year-old male in chemotherapy treatment for a surgically removed liposarcoma of the shoulder underwent transthoracic echocardiography to evaluate cardiac function. The echo showed great dishomogeneous mass ∼6 …
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) obstruction can be a dramatic and life-threatening complication in patients with advanced heart failure (HF). Despite surgical redo is often required these patients, it associated high risk of periprocedural negative outcome. We report the case 68-year-old male thrombotic stenosis LVAD proximal outflow-graft. Following Heart Team debate, percutaneous intervention was planned during veno-arterial Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) assistance. To...
Abstract A male patient aged 20 years old who presented exertional syncope was admitted to the hospital. At presentation awake and cooperative. Hemodynamic stable with normal gas exchange respiratory pattern. No focal neurological signs were found. Physical exam blood tests normal. Electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm, short PR intervals of ventricular preexcitation, left hypertrophy (LV), like a saddleback ST elevation in leads V1–V2 several ST–T changes multiple–lead, T wave inversion....
Background: Pulmonary arterial elastance (Ea) is a helpful parameter to predict the risk of acute postoperative right ventricular failure (RVF) after left assist device (LVAD) implantation. A new method for calculating Ea, obtained by ratio between transpulmonary gradient and stroke volume (EaB), has been proposed as more accurate measure than Ea pulmonary artery systolic pressure (EaC). However, role EaB in predicting RVF post-LVAD implantation remains unclear. Methods Results: total 35...
Introduction and Clinical Significance: Cardiomyopathy is a significant cause of mortality in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Key prognostic factors include the age onset cardiomyopathy, low body mass index (BMI), poor respiratory function. Detection cardiac abnormalities can be challenging, which complicates timely diagnosis treatment. Common treatments for heart failure ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, mineralocorticoids. However, their effectiveness vary, progression...