A5002649720- Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Advanced Breast Cancer Therapies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Soft Robotics and Applications
- Melanoma and MAPK Pathways
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Global Health Care Issues
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Optical measurement and interference techniques
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Management, Economics, and Public Policy
University Hospital Heidelberg
2019-2025
Heidelberg University
2019-2025
University of Genoa
2024
University of Verona
2001-2019
Ospedale Regionale di Locarno
1990
University of Sassari
1987-1989
The GermAn Laser Lead Extraction RegistrY: GALLERY is a retrospective, national multicentre registry, investigating the safety and efficacy of laser lead extraction procedures in Germany.Twenty-four German centres that are performing have participated registry. All patients, treated with procedure between January 2013 March 2017, were consecutively enrolled. Safety investigated. A total number 2524 consecutive patients 6117 leads included into 5499 median dwell time 96 (62-141) months...
The flow convergence method includes calculation of the proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA) and is widely used to classify mitral regurgitation (MR) with echocardiography. It constitutes a primary decision factor for determination treatment should therefore be robust quantification method. However, it known its tendency underestimate MR dependence on user expertise. present work systematically compares different pulsatile profiles arising from orifices using transesophageal...
Background . Healthcare professionals have an important role to play both as advisers—influencing smoking cessation—and models. However, many of them continue smoke. The aims this study were examine prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among four cohorts physicians specializing in public health, according the Global Health Profession Students Survey (GHPSS) approach. Materials Methods A multicentre cross-sectional was carried out 24 Italian schools health. survey conducted...
Although influenza vaccination is recognized to be safe and effective, recent studies have confirmed that immunization coverage among health care workers remain generally low, especially medical residents (MRs). Aim of the present multicenter study was investigate attitudes determinants associated with acceptance Italian MRs. A survey performed in 2012 on MRs attending post-graduate schools 18 Universities. Each participant interviewed via an anonymous, self-administered, web-based...
Minimally invasive surgeries have restricted surgical ports, demanding a high skill level from the surgeon. Surgical simulation potentially reduces this steep learning curve and additionally provides quantitative feedback. Markerless depth sensors show great promise for quantification, but most such are not designed accurate reconstruction of complex anatomical forms in close-range.This work compares three commercially available sensors, namely Intel D405, D415, Stereolabs Zed-Mini range...
Global Trigger Tool (GTT) has been proposed as a low-cost method to detect adverse events (AEs). The validity of the methodology questioned because moderate interrater agreement. Continuous training suggested means improve consistency over time. We present main findings implementation Italian version GTT and evaluate efforts reliability time.The was developed implemented at San Bonifacio Hospital, 270-bed secondary care acute hospital in Verona, Italy. Ten clinical records randomly selected...
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) are complex procedures used to treat (MV) pathologies, but with limited training opportunities available. To enable training, a realistic hemodynamic environment is needed. In this work we aimed develop validate simulator that enables investigation of MV pathologies their by MIMVS TEER in setting.
Background and aim of the study Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation is associated with an increase in CIED infection. For pacemaker-dependent patients, temporary pacemaker leads are implanted until infection remission, which allows new implantation. We compared outcome patients infected based on whether a combined single procedure epicardial system extraction or transjugular interval was performed. Methods This retrospective included who were divided into two groups:...
Abstract Purpose: Mitral valve repair is a complex minimally invasive surgery of the heart valve. In this context, suture detection from endoscopic images highly relevant task that provides quantitative information to analyse suturing patterns, assess prosthetic configurations and produce augmented reality visualisations. Facial or anatomical landmark tasks typically contain fixed number landmarks, use regression heatmap-based approaches localize landmarks. However in endoscopy, there are...
Purpose According to literature, interruptions during drug administration lead a significant proportion of medication errors. Evidence on the effectiveness interventions reduce interruption is still limited. The purpose this paper explore main reasons for rounds in geriatric ward an Italian secondary hospital and test combined intervention. Design/methodology/approach This pre post-intervention observational study based direct observation. All nurse staff (24) participated that observe total...
The CycleGAN framework allows for unsupervised image-to-image translation of unpaired data. In a scenario surgical training on physical simulator, this method can be used to transform endoscopic images phantoms into which more closely resemble the intra-operative appearance same target structure. This viewed as novel augmented reality approach, we coined Hyperrealism in previous work. use case, it is paramount importance display objects like needles, sutures or instruments consistent both...
Abstract Purpose Intensive planning and analysis from echocardiography are a crucial step before reconstructive surgeries applied to malfunctioning mitral valves. Volume visualizations of echocardiographic data often used in clinical routine. However, they lack clear visualization the factors for decision making. Methods We build upon patient-specific valve surface models segmented that represent valve’s geometry, but suffer self-occlusions due complex 3D shape. transfer these 2D maps by...
Abstract OBJECTIVES Minimally invasive mitral valve repair (MVR) is considered one of the most challenging operations in cardiac surgery and requires much practice experience. Simulation-based surgical training might be a method to support learning process help flatten steep curve novices. The purpose this study was show possible effects on using high-fidelity simulator with patient-specific replicas. METHODS Twenty-five participants were recruited perform MVR anatomically realistic models...
Background The implantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) has increased in the last decades with improvement quality life patients rhythm disorders. presence bilateral subclavian, innominate or superior vena cava obstruction is a major limitation to device revision and/or upgrade. Methods and material This retrospective study who underwent laser-assisted lead extraction (LLE) (GlideLight laser sheath, Spectranetics Corporation, Colorado Springs, USA) upgrade using sheath...
Abstract Background Lead laser extraction is a well-established method for removing unwanted leads with low morbidity and mortality. Objective In this observational study, we documented our experience venous occlusion after lead extraction. Methods Retrospective data of patients who underwent between May 2010 August 2018 was analyzed. Two subgroups were identified. First group represented suffered postoperative occlusion. Second represents extraction, has patent access Results 219...
The flow convergence method includes calculation of the proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA) and is widely used to classify mitral regurgitation (MR) with echocardiography. It constitutes a primary decision factor for determination treatment should therefore be robust quantification method. However, it known its tendency underestimate MR dependence on user expertise. present work systematically compares different pulsatile profiles arising from orifices using transesophageal...