Massimiliana Abbate
A5086659690- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Complement system in diseases
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
Ospedale Monaldi
2022-2025
Background: The Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to understand better how different echocardiographic modalities are used accessed in Italy. Methods: We analyzed echocardiography laboratory activities over month (November 2022). Data were retrieved via an electronic based on structured questionnaire, uploaded the SIECVI website. Results: obtained from 228 laboratories: 112 centers (49%) northern, 43 (19%) central, 73 (32%)...
Abstract Background: Long-term data on COVID-19 vaccine safety, immunogenicity, and acceptance in adults with CHD are lacking. Methods: This is a prospective study including patients undergoing vaccination from January 2021 to June 2022. Data adverse events, antispike IgG titre, previous or subsequent infection, booster doses, patients’ attitude towards were collected. Results: Four hundred ninety (36 ± 13 years, 53% male, 94% moderate/complex defects) prospectively included: 433 (88%)...
Abstract Background: The Italian Society of Echography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to understand the volumes activity, modalities stressors used during stress echocardiography (SE) in Italy. Methods: We analyzed laboratory activities over month (November 2022). Data were retrieved through an electronic based on structured questionnaire, uploaded SIECVI website. Results: obtained from 228 echocardiographic laboratories, SE examinations performed 179 centers...
Abstract Background Infective endocarditis (IE) is a major issue during follow-up of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), leading to significant mortality. Case summary A 37-year-old woman transposition great arteries and previous Mustard operation developed drug-resistant pneumonia shortly after pacemaker implant procedure performed at local hospital. After referral the ACHD centre, patient was diagnosed multivalvular IE biventricular involvement by methicillin-resistant...
Abstract Background Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2(SGLT2) inhibitors are currently recommended as first line therapy for all patients with heart failure reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).Adults a systemic right ventricle (sRV) may develop progressive systolic dysfunction during follow-up. Optimal medical HFrEF remains still to be determined in this complex population. Purpose We aimed assess safety and evaluate potential clinical benefit of dapagliflozin sRV compared standard treatment HF....
Abstract Background Myocardial work (MW) is an innovative tool, which combines global longitudinal analysis with non-invasively assessed ventricular pressure to provide a measure of performance. This technique has recently been used in subpulmonary right ventricle (spRV), but it not yet studied systemic (sRV). Methods and Results MW indexes were obtained from pressure–strain loops 48 patients sRV (32 transposition the great arteries following atrial switch repair 16 congenitally corrected...
Abstract Background Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) are a vulnerable population. Routine vaccination is the only strategy to prevent life-threatening infection. However, concerns on cardiac safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines have been raised. Aim To assess available in ACHD patients. Methods Data infection including booster doses any suspected or confirmed adverse events were prospectively collected for all patients attending our tertiary centre from beginning campaign...