A5052327783- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- ECG Monitoring and Analysis
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic
2013-2025
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2019-2025
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
2007-2024
Centro Cardiologico Monzino
2015-2016
Creative Research Enterprises (United States)
2016
University of the Sacred Heart
2012-2016
Nini Hospital
2015
University of Milan
2015
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia
2015
St David's Medical Center
2015
Aim of this study was to compare a minimally fluoroscopic radiofrequency catheter ablation with conventional fluoroscopy-guided for supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs) in terms ionizing radiation exposure patient and operator estimate patients' lifetime attributable risks associated such exposure.We performed prospective, multicentre, randomized controlled trial six electrophysiology (EP) laboratories Italy. A total 262 patients undergoing EP studies SVT were perform approach (MFA)...
The number of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices has increased progressively, leading to an need for transvenous lead extraction (TLE) due device infections. Previous studies described 'ghost' as a post-removal, new, tubular, mobile mass detected by echocardiography following the lead's intracardiac route in right-sided heart chambers, associated with diagnosis cardiac device-related infective endocarditis. We aimed analyse association between 'ghosts' assessed transesophageal...
Radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation has been associated with some risk thromboembolic events. Previous studies showed that preventive short episodes forearm ischemia (remote ischemic preconditioning [IPC]) reduce exercise-induced platelet reactivity. In this study, we assessed whether remote IPC any effect on activation induced by radiofrequency fibrillation.We randomized 19 patients (age, 54.7±11 years; 17 male) undergoing catheter paroxysmal to receive or sham intermittent...
Abstract Introduction About 25% of cryptogenic ischemic stroke are due to undiagnosed atrial fibrillation. New echocardiographic markers derived from left strain analysis could be useful early identify patients candidates oral anticoagulation. Purpose Aim our study was investigate the relationship between parameters assessed by speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) and new documentation fibrillation at follow-up in admitted for acute stroke. Methods From 2020 2023 consecutive Stroke Unit...
Abstract Background The evaluation of left atrial (LA) and right (RA) function by two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography has recently appeared as a valuable method to predict arrhythmias (AA) recurrence after electrical cardioversion or transcatheter ablation. However, there are no similar studies performed in patients with typical flutter (AFL). Aims aim our study is assess the ability RA LA strain reservoir (RASr LASr) following cavotricuspid isthmus ablation (CTIA) for AFL....
Rhythm‐Symptom Correlation in Patients on Continuous Monitoring Introduction between symptoms and atrial fibrillation (AF) episodes after catheter ablation may have clinical relevance, especially for anticoagulation usage. The aim of our project was to analyze the relationship AF recurrences unselected patients following during long‐term follow‐up. Methods Results One hundred forty‐three consecutive (mean age 59 ± 9 years, 85% male) were implanted with a continuous cardiac monitor (RevealXT,...
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D) is associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Risk stratification ARVC/D patients, however, remains unresolved issue. In this study we investigated whether heart rate variability (HRV) can be helpful in identifying patients arrhythmic events.We studied 30 consecutive (17 males; 45.4 ± 18 years) ARVC/D, diagnosed according to guideline criteria; 15 (50%) had received implantable cardioverter defibrillator...
Transvenous Lead Extraction . Introduction: As the population ages, number of elderly patients with implantable cardiac devices referred for transvenous lead extraction will dramatically increase in Western countries. The safety and effectiveness has not been well evaluated. We report octogenarians. Methods Results: From January 2005 to 2011, we reviewed data from consecutive ≥ 80 years our institutions because device infection or malfunction. Clinical characteristics, procedural features,...
ICD Interventions and Mortality Background Patients with severe structural heart disease have increased mortality after implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator (ICD) shocks. Whether this is limited to shock therapy only or extends also no‐shock therapies, such as antitachycardia pacing (ATP), unclear. We investigated the impact of different therapies on long‐term mortality. Methods enrolled 573 patients who underwent implantation at our institution from 2004 2011. The population was divided...
Aims To investigate predictors of the occurrence subacute ventricular arrhythmias (VAs), defined as any VAs presenting after 48 h from admission in patients with Takotsubo Syndrome (TTS), and to evaluate related in-hospital mortality. Methods This is a retrospective single-center study enrolling admitted between 2012 2017 TTS according International diagnostic criteria. Data collection included ECG on at h, telemetry monitoring transthoracic echocardiogram. Results We enrolled 93 patients;...
best QRS shortening among those allowed by quadripolar lead can result in a better response to CRT compared with use of traditional bipolar lead. Methods Study PopulationFrom January 2010 2012, 43 consecutive patients (mean age 69±9 years; 37 male), referred our Center for CRT, were prospectively enrolled and randomized using computergenerated table random numbers.Of them, 23 67±11 21 male) implanted LV (group 1) 20 71±6 16 2).Patients preexisting pacemaker or ICD device excluded.Indications...
AimsA wide QRS with left bundle branch block pattern is usually required for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients dilated cardiomyopathy. However, ∼30% of do not benefit from CRT. We evaluated whether a detailed analysis complex can improve prediction CRT success.
Introduction: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (MD1) is the most common muscular of adult life. Cardiac involvement characterized by disorders atrioventricular conduction, ventricular arrhythmias, and sudden death. Heart rate turbulence (HRT) a noninvasive risk predictor in patients affected ischemic heart disease. The aim our study to assess prognostic value HRT MD1 patients. Methods Results: We performed analysis 24‐hour Holter recording calculate onset (TO) slope (TS) 29 (mean age 52 ± 10...