A5025345371- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
Arcispedale Sant'Anna
2017-2025
University of Ferrara
2021-2025
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
2018
Consorci Institut D'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer
2018
Aarhus University Hospital
2018
Maria Cecilia Hospital
2018
University Hospital of Bern
2018
Azienda Ospedaliera Bolognini Seriate
2018
Leiden University Medical Center
2018
Ospedale Misericordia - Grosseto
2018
The nonculprit lesion (NCL) management in ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction patients with multivessel disease is debated. We sought to assess whether quantitative flow ratio (QFR), a noninvasive tool identify potentially flow-limiting lesions, may be reliable this scenario.The present proof-of-concept study based on 3-step process: (1) identification of the QFR reproducibility NCLs assessment (cohort A, n=31); (2) prospective validation diagnostic accuracy respect fractional reserve...
Abstract Background How to detect and monitor left ventricular thrombus (LVT) remains complex since clinicians can rely only on retrospective, single-center data. Objectives To characterize the incidence independent associates of LVT resolution (assessed with echocardiography) its clinical implications long-term follow-up in a contemporary cohort consecutive patients LVT. Methods Ten centers were involved this observational prospective multicenter study. The use different antithrombotic...
Background: Red yeast rice supplements are broadly accepted as treatment for dyslipidaemia in subjects without high cardiovascular (CV) risk. Their effect on lipid profile is well known, but few data available their endothelial function. Objectives: To study the of a novel nutraceutical compound containing low monacolin K dose, polymethoxyflavones and antioxidants profile, function oxidative stress. Methods: Fifty-two with low-moderate CV risk (according to European guidelines) were enrolled...
Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death, following myocardial infarction and stroke. The latest European Society Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on PE recommend short-term prognostic stratification based right ventricular (RV) overload detected by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) or contrast-enhanced chest CT. aim study to find out which signs dysfunction best predicts in-hospital mortality (IHM). This a monocentric, retrospective including adult patients...
Abstract Background The peak atrial longitudinal strain (PALS) has been validated in the prediction of fibrillation (AF) general population. If this finding can be applied to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and concomitant coronary artery (CAD) is unknown. Methods results We analyzed two different study populations COPD acute CAD SCAP trial (Clinical trial.org identifier NCT02324660) stable NATHAN‐NEVER (clinical NCT02519608). All enrolled underwent spirometry...
Aims To assess whether frailty or reduced physical performance status may have an impact on clinical outcomes after pacemaker implantation in aging patients. Methods A prospective cohort of patients aged more than 70 years, admitted to the hospital for implantation, was enrolled. Patients were evaluated with Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and Handgrip Strength Test at discharge 1 year. Overall mortality primary study endpoint. Results Out 119 patients, majority (71%) had (defined...
Background: Diabetic patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI) and foot lesions show a poor prognosis. Optimal risk stratification to guide tailored intervention is still uncertain. The aim of the present study was assess prognostic role high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-TnT) in such high-risk population. Methods Results: Clinical, laboratory, interventional data, as well SPINACH score, were collected. Hs-TnT measured at hospital admission. All followed up for least 1 year. primary...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Multicenter longitudinal data are lacking regarding the incidence and time needed for total left ventricular thrombus (LVT) regression obtained with contemporary antithrombotic regimens diagnosed modern echocardiographic technology. Purpose To quantify effect therapy on LVT evolution using sequential up-to-date echocardiography in a large cohort patients LVT. Methods Ten centers were involved this observational...
Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) has various metabolic functions aiming at heart protection. When abnormal, it is related to atherosclerotic plaque development and adverse cardiovascular outcome. Additionally, in recent years, several studies have demonstrated its role other settings such as atrial fibrillation failure with preserved ejection fraction. Future should aim assess diagnostic of EAT the effect medical therapy on volume attenuation.
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients have higher recurrence of adverse events and worse prognosis after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The underlying pathophysiological mechanism is not fully elucidated.METHODS: In screening for COPD in ACS (SCAP) Trial (NCT02324660), with smoking habit underwent a predischarge procedure to detect undiagnosed chronic (UCOPD) confirmed spirometry at 60 days. Patients were then categorized as UCOPD or no-COPD. 65 NSTE-ACS patients,...
BACKGROUND: COPD patients have higher recurrence of adverse events and worse prognosis after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The underlying pathophysiological mechanism is not fully elucidated.METHODS: In screening for in ACS (SCAP) trial (NCT02324660), with smoking habit underwent a predischarge procedure to detect undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (UCOPD) confirmed spirometry at 60 days. Patients were then categorized as UCOPD or no-COPD. 65 NSTE-ACS patients, we performed...