A5000688167- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- ECG Monitoring and Analysis
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Wireless Body Area Networks
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Radiation Effects in Electronics
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Statistical Methods and Inference
Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste
2015-2025
University of Trieste
2016-2025
Ospedale di Cattinara
2007-2024
Fundación Juan March
2023
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti
2006-2022
National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics
2022
A. O. Ordine Mauriziano di Torino
2021
Ospedale San Paolo
2019
Institute for the Study of Regionalism, Federalism and Self-Government
2015-2018
Istituto Nazionale per le Ricerche Cardiovascolari
2018
We developed and validated an algorithm for prediction of heart failure (HF) hospitalizations using remote monitoring (RM) data transmitted by implanted defibrillators.The SELENE HF study enrolled 918 patients (median age 69 years, 81% men, median ejection fraction 30%) with cardiac resynchronization therapy (44%), dual-chamber (38%), or single-chamber defibrillators atrial diagnostics (18%). To develop a predictive algorithm, temporal trends diurnal nocturnal rates, ventricular...
Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has proved to be very effective in improving morbidity and mortality patients affected with severe congestive heart failure. Its efficacy been shown greater left bundle branch block (LBBB). The aim of our study was verify if newly proposed criteria for true LBBB identify a better clinical instrumental response CRT. Methods: Between May 2007 April 2011, 111 ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 35% morphology received CRT device were...
Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is commonly associated with heart failure. We evaluated the prevalence, incidence, and impact of LBBB on long-term outcome in young patients failure affected by idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). included 608 DCM from Heart Muscle Disease Registry Trieste this retrospective analysis. At baseline electrocardiogram (ECG), 189 (31.1%) had LBBB. The a significantly higher mortality rate than without (38.6 vs. 27.9%, P = 0.002) at univariate After multiple...
The traditional technique for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) implantation, which involves three incisions and a pocket, is associated with possible complications, including inappropriate interventions. aim of this prospective multicenter study was to evaluate the efficacy safety an alternative intermuscular two-incision S-ICD implantation.The population included 36 consecutive patients (75% male, mean age 44 ± 12 years [range 20-69]) who underwent implantation...
AimsTo analyze temporal trends (2001 -2017) of Pacemakers (PM) and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) procedures in Italy, according to the national Hospital Discharge Database (HDD).MethodsFrequency implant rate (IR) Italian population were analyzed by age groups (<50, 50–79, ≥80 years).ResultsFrom 2001 (2009 for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator – CRT-D) 2017, first PM implants (1stPM) increased from 36,823 (637/million inhabitants) 49,716 (820/million), ICD 3,141...
To evaluate the long-term changes of clinical and echocardiographic parameters, incidence cardiac events parameters associated with late in 'super-responders' to resynchronization therapy (CRT) [CRT defibrillator (CRT-D)] or without back-up.In all consecutive patients treated CRT two Italian centres (Trieste Udine) left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤0.35 at implantation (Timp) LVEF > 0.50 1 and/or 2 years (Tnorm) after implantation, outcome evolution were assessed; factors a higher...
AimsMalfunctions of cardiac implantable electronical devices (CIED) have been described after high-energy radiation therapy even in the absence direct exposure to ionizing radiation, due diffusion neutrons (n) causing soft errors inner circuits. The purpose study was analyse effect scattered on different types and models CIED possible sources malfunctions.
The recently developed second-generation subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) and the intermuscular two-incision implantation technique demonstrate potential favorable features that reduce inappropriate shocks complications. However, data concerning large patient populations are lacking. aim of this multicentre prospective study was to evaluate safety outcome S-ICD using in a population study.
The objective was to provide an exhaustive characterization of ECG features in a large cohort dilated cardiomyopathies (DCMs) and then investigate their possible prognostic role the long term.ECG is accessible, reproducible, low-cost diagnostic tool. However, extensive description long-term DCM lacking.All available baseline ECGs patients enrolled from 1992 2013 were systematically analysed. Patients underwent complete clinical-laboratory evaluation. study outcome measures death or heart...
<b><i>Objective</i>—To analyse the changes in mortality dilated cardiomyopathy over past 15 years and to identify factors that might have influenced survival. <i>Design</i>—Follow up study of 235 patients (aged 16-70) systematically enrolled on a register from 1 January 1978 31 December 1992.</b> <b><i>Setting</i>—Hospital department cardiology.</b> <b><i>Patients</i>—Three groups corresponding three periods 5 years: group (diagnosis between 1982) 26 patients; 2 1983 1987) 65 3 1988 1992)...
To evaluate the role of nonsustained ventricular tachycardias (NSVT) for prediction major arrhythmias (MVA) in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) after optimization medical treatment.Three hundred nineteen consecutive DCM were evaluated adequate stabilization on optimal angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (88%) and beta-blocker (82%) therapy. Frequency, length, rate NSVT at 24-hour Holter monitoring analyzed to assess their values predicting MVA (unexpected...
Background Few data are available in the literature regarding characteristics and prognosis of asymptomatic patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Aim To determine frequency which affected by DCM diagnosed state as well to evaluate natural history such factors influencing their outcome. Moreover, we sought compare outcome that signs overt heart failure at time first evaluation. Methods results We analyzed 747 enlisted Heart Muscle Disease Registry Trieste from 1978 2007....
Electroanatomic Mapping for CRT Implantation Registry Introduction Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device implantation guided by an electroanatomic mapping system (EAMS) is emerging technique that may reduce fluoroscopy and angiography use provide information on coronary sinus (CS) electrical activation. We evaluated the outcome of EAMS‐guided in a multicenter registry. Methods During period 2011–2014 we enrolled 125 patients (80% males, age 74 [71–77] years) who underwent using...
Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) encompass various hereditary conditions affecting motor neurons, the neuromuscular junction, and skeletal muscles. These disorders are characterized by progressive muscle weakness can manifest at different stages of life, from birth to adulthood. NMDs, such as Duchenne Becker muscular dystrophies, myotonic dystrophy, limb–girdle often involve cardiac complications, including cardiomyopathies arrhythmias. Underlying genetic mutations contribute dysfunction,...