A5014177770- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
University of Verona
2011-2025
Ospedale Maggiore
2025
Ospedale Santa Maria
2025
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
2025
Fatebenefratelli Hospital
2025
IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano
2025
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona
2012-2024
Society of Interventional Radiology
2023
BACKGROUND: Patients with ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction but no coronary microvascular injury are at low risk of early cardiovascular complications (ECC). We aim to assess whether nonhyperemic angiography-derived index microcirculatory resistance (NH-IMR angio ) could be a user-friendly tool identify patients ECC, potentially candidates for expedited care pathway and hospital discharge. METHODS: Retrospective analysis 2 independent, international, prospective, observational...
Abstract Aims Electrical storm (ES) is a life-threatening condition requiring rapid management. Percutaneous stellate ganglion block (PSGB) proved to be safe and effective on top of standard therapy, but no data are available about its early use. Methods results We considered all patients enrolled from 1 July 2017 30 April 2024 in the STAR registry (STellate for Arrhythmic stoRm), multicentre, international, observational, prospective registry. aimed assess effectiveness first PSGB only....
Abstract Background Physiological patterns of coronary artery disease (CAD) have emerged as potential determinants functional results percutaneous interventions (PCI) and vessel-oriented clinical outcomes (VOCE). Objectives In this study, we evaluated the impact angiography-derived physiological CAD on post-PCI long-term outcomes. Methods Pre-PCI fractional flow reserve (FFR) virtual pullbacks were quantitatively interpreted used to determine CAD. Suboptimal physiology was defined an FFR...
Abstract Background Resistant hypertension is common in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who are on dialysis. Experience percutaneous renal denervation (RDN) these limited and generally has short follow-up periods, primarily focusing blood pressure control. In particular, the effects of RDN anaemia, CKD-MBD, dialysis tolerance remain unexamined. Methods We report our experience 14 (7 haemodialysis 7 peritoneal dialysis) a after 3 to 84 months. Six received transplantation during...
Abstract Introduction Percutaneous stellate ganglion block (PSGB) is gaining traction for the treatment of patients with electrical storm. Recent studies have confirmed its efficacy and safety, however, given several pharmacological properties, there a lack evidence on how different local anaesthetics (LAs) may influence efficacy. Materials methods We considered PSGBs performed from 1/Jul/2017 to 30/Apr/2024 at 19 italian Centres STAR group. The number arrhythmias treated shock (internal or...
Abstract Introduction Percutaneous Stellate Ganglion Block (PSGB) has an increasing role in the treatment of patients with ventricular electrical storm. Multicentre observational studies have confirmed its efficacy and safety, but there is a lack data on how heart rhythm at time procedure may influence effectiveness. Materials methods We considered PSGBs performed from 01/Jul/2017 to 30/Apr/2024 19 Italian Centres STAR consortium. The number arrhythmias treated shock (internal or external)...
Abstract Introduction Percutaneous stellate ganglion block (PSGB) modulates sympathetic nervous system activity and has proved to be both effective safe in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmic storms. While observational studies on large cohorts have highlighted its efficacy, it remains unclear whether effect safety are influenced by degree left dysfunction. Materials Methods This analysis included PSGB procedures performed between July 1, 2017, April 30, 2024, 19 Italian centres...
Abstract Introduction The sympathetic nervous system plays a crucial role in the genesis and maintenance of ventricular arrhythmias, which are frequently observed patients with various types heart disease. Percutaneous stellate ganglion blockade (PSGB) has been shown to be an effective safe treatment for managing arrhythmic storm. However, data regarding potential underlying disease hemodynamic status influencing effectiveness this procedure limited. Materials Methods We reviewed from...
Abstract Background Fractional flow reserve (FFR) and instantaneous wave‐free ratio (iFR) disagree in about 20% of intermediate coronary lesions. As the physiological pattern artery disease has a significant influence on FFR‐iFR discordance, we sought to assess it may impact diagnostic accuracy quantitative (QFR). Methods One hundred ninety‐four patients with 224 lesions were investigated iFR, FFR, QFR. The was assessed iFR Scout pullback QFR virtual all cases. Results A predominantly...
Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) has been proposed as a key driver in the etiopathogenesis of Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), likely related to an "adrenergic storm" upon susceptible circulation. The aim our manuscript was assess CMD patients with TTS through computation angiography-derived index microcirculatory resistance (IMR) and its correlation clinical presentation. angiograms 41 consecutive were retrospectively analyzed derive angiography-based indices CMD. Three (NH-IMRangio,...
Background The impact of staged versus concomitant coronary procedures on renal function in patients with aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter valve implantation (TAVI) remains unclear. Methods and Results Three-hundred thirty-nine TAVI as a strategy (160, 47.2%) or (179, 52.8%) were retrospectively analyzed. Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) occurred 49 the group (30.6%) 18 (10.1%) (P<0.001). Among group, 25 (15.6%) developed CI-AKI after angiography percutaneous...
Background: The aim of this research is to describe the performance over time transcatheter aortic valve implantations (TAVIs) in a high-volume center with contemporary, real-world population. Methods: Patients referred for TAVIs at University Hospital Verona were prospectively enrolled. By cumulative sum failures analysis (CUSUM), procedural-control curves standardized combined endpoints—as defined by Valve Academic Research Consortium-2 (VARC-2)—were calculated and analyzed time....
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, public health measures social distancing, freedom limitations, quarantine, and enforced homeworking under lockdown period, as well medical causes including infection per se, may have caused major emotional distress, especially in most vulnerable patients. We aimed to evaluate variations number admissions due Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) during pandemic Veneto region. Methods: retrospectively reviewed analyzed because TTS 13...
This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) at long term after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and explore its relationship with extravalvular cardiac damage (EVCD). Moreover, we sought test correlation between angiography-derived index microcirculatory resistance (IMR
<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Modern automotive industry field is recently moving to more electrification level, so the presence of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) constantly increasing, along with charging technology evolution.</div><div paragraph">Typically, BEVs do not use a significant portion their battery’s capacity in day-to-day travel, which means most valuable asset, battery, sits idle during its life. Vehicle Load (V2L)...
Objective: Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) failed to demonstrate the superiority of renal artery stenting (RAS) on optimal medical therapy (OMT) alone in terms blood pressure (BP) control, function stabilization and cardiovascular events patients with arteries stenosis (SRA). Main limitations these are lack clear diagnostic criteria identify hemodynamically significant SRA use bare metal stents. Aim study was assess safety efficacy RAS new-generation zotarolimus-eluting stents uncontrolled...