A5020615509- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Aortic Thrombus and Embolism
University Medical Center Groningen
2013-2023
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
2021
University of Brescia
2021
University of Groningen
2013-2018
St. Antonius Ziekenhuis
2014-2015
Nieuwegein Fonds
2015
Institut des Arts de Diffusion
2015
Analysis Group (United States)
2015
The efficacy and durability of actual treatments (open, endovascular hybrid) for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair are not yet completely defined. Open surgical using a multi-adjunct (ADJ) approach has been the standard care many years may still be an effective treatment option. This study aimed to assess outcomes open TAAA since introduction available ADJ.From 1994 2014, 542 consecutive patients underwent in our institution, routinely receiving distal perfusion other ADJ...
Aims Obesity is an increasing health problem and important risk factor for the development of atrial fibrillation (AF). We investigated association body mass index (BMI) on safety long-term efficacy pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) drug-refractory AF. Methods 414 consecutive patients who underwent transcatheter PVI AF between 2003 2013 were included. Successful was defined as absence arrhythmia Holter monitoring or ECG, without with antiarrhythmic drugs during follow-up. BMI≥30 kg/m². Results...
AimsPulmonary vein isolation (PVI) can be considered for treatment of symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). Nowadays, in addition to transcatheter ablation, thoracoscopic surgical PVI is available. The aim this study compare clinical outcome with as first invasive strategy AF.
Transcatheter pulmonary vein ablation is the current treatment of choice for symptomatic drug-refractory atrial fibrillation (AF). Video-assisted surgical isolation (sPVI) an alternative therapy to percutaneous AF. Long-term results sPVI are currently unknown. The aim this study was report on long-term efficacy and safety in patients with paroxysmal AF.The design observational retrospective. From July 2005 January 2011, 42 AF underwent video-assisted two different centres. Patients were...
In order to reduce stroke risk, left atrial appendage amputation (LAAA) is widely adopted in recent years. The effect of LAAA on (LA) function remains unknown. objective present study was assess the LA function.Sixteen patients with paroxysmal AF underwent thoracoscopic, surgical PVI (LAAA group), and were retrospectively matched 16 who same procedure without LAA (non-LAAA group). To objectify function, transthoracic echocardiography 2D Speckle Tracking performed before surgery at 12 months...
Objective Minimally invasive surgical pulmonary vein isolation (SMI-PVI) is an emerging therapy for the treatment of symptomatic drug-refractory atrial fibrillation (AF). Nevertheless, midterm and long-term results SMI-PVI remain unknown. The aim this retrospective multicenter study was to report on efficacy safety SMI-PVI. Methods design retrospective, multicentric, observational. From July 2005 November 2011, a total 86 patients with paroxysmal or persistent AF underwent in three centers....
The ascending aorta is an uncommon site for non-infective thrombus. In non-aneurysmal and non-atherosclerotic vessels this condition becomes extremely rare, while it represents a source of potential cerebral peripheral embolic events. Currently, there no consensus in the guidelines on how to treat free floating thrombus aorta, therefore we present our decision making process therapeutic strategy. A healthy 48-year-old man was hospital admitted with acute abdominal pain. CT-scan showed right...
OBJECTIVESTraining models are essential in mastering the skills required for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB). We describe a new, high-fidelity, effective and reproducible beating-heart OPCAB training model human cadavers.
Aims: to study the technical performance of epicardial left ventricular (LV) leads placed via video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), compared transvenously for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Methods: From 2001 until 2013, a total 644 lead placement procedures were performed CRT. In case unsuccessful transvenous LV placement, patient received an lead. Study groups consist 578 patients with and 66 The primary endpoint was LV-lead failure necessitating replacement or deactivation....
This study aimed to report on a non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) originating from the right lower lobe and circulatory extension into left atrium. Atrial involvement is an uncommon feature of advanced NSCLC, occurring in up 10% patients with bronchogenic carcinoma. In this case, neoplastic mass was enormous diagnosed as pleiomorph carcinoma, staged T4N2M0 so far considered irresectable. Conventional static imaging (chest CT-positron emission tomography scan; cardiac MRI) failed rule out...
IntroductionTabled 1KEY TEACHING POINTS•Weight reduction and lifestyle management are important in the treatment of symptomatic atrial fibrillation.•Strict weight using a cardiac rehabilitation program is option for obese patients before invasive modalities deployed. Open table new tab Over past few decades, obesity has become global epidemic represents major challenge current future health.1Finucane M.M. Stevens G.A. Cowan M.J. et al.Global Burden Metabolic Risk Factors Chronic Diseases...
Thoracoscopic surgical pulmonary vein isolation (sPVI) has been added to the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), showing excellent efficacy outcomes. However, data on right ventricular (RV) function following sPVI never studied. Our aim was investigate RV and compare it patients who underwent endocardial cryoballoon PVI.25 were pair-matched according age, sex, AF type with 21 PVI. measured using tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) strain 2D speckle tracking....
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common atrial arrhythmia but it not a benign disease. AF an important risk factor for thromboembolic events, causing significant morbidity and mortality. The left appendage (LAA) plays role in thrombus formation ideal way to manage LAA still debated. increasing popularity of surgical epicardial ablation hybrid endo-epicardial approaches, especially patients with more advanced diseased substrate, has raised interest management. Minimally invasive treatment...
Epicardial surgical clip is showed to be a safe and effective tool in order achieve complete left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion thus reducing the risk of stroke patients with fibrillation. Historically, other methods as ligation, internal oversewing or external stapling largely uneffective an incidence LAA residual flow ranging from 25% 35% thus, increasing per se 5- 10-fold stroke. by means could potentially released under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance procedural success...