[The echocardiographic diagnosis and evolution of coronary aneurysms in Kawasaki's disease].

abstract：:Drug-coated balloons (DCB) are widely used for several types of coronary artery disease, especially in-stent restenosis and de-novo small vessel disease. The role of correct lesion preparation is of paramount importance before DCB use. In the last years, the use of scoring balloons to achieve this goal has emerged as ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Cortese B

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasodilators represent one of the main steps for the medical treatment of pulmonary hypertension; the rationale for their use is the reversibility of the pulmonary vasoconstriction, to be tested with a correct pharmacological trial. In this report the authors consider the use of calcium-channel blockers, prostaglandin...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Ceriana P,De Amici D,Pagnin A,Braschi A

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The universal definition of myocardial infarction has proved how important the role of biomarkers in the assessment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has become. As a result, management of patients with ACS today is more specific and personalized than ever, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. Unmet needs ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Searle J,Danne O,Müller C,Mockel M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is the common hemodynamic consequence of various pathophysiologic mechanisms. Since the publication of the most current American and European guidelines (2009) new agents were introduced into the clinical arena while data regarding former drugs has been substantiated. The therapeutic endeav...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Singh M,Mishra A,Rudzinski W,Sporn D,Kaluski E

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its initial description by Gramiak and Shah in 1968, contrast echocardiography has become an established practice world-wide. Microbubbles have the unique property of being pure intravascular tracers. The basic rationale behind bubble imaging is the characteristic responses to ultrasound power that results in en...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Soliman OI,De Jong N,Van Der Zwaan HB,Galema TW,Vletter WB,Van Dalen BM,Schinkel AF,Ten Cate FJ,Geleijnse ML

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The best timing of orotracheal intubation and invasive ventilation in COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome is unknown. The use of non-invasive ventilation, a life-saving technique in many medical conditions, is debated in patients with ARDS since prolonged NIV and delayed intubation may be harmfu...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Cabrini L,Ghislanzoni L,Severgnini P,Landoni G,Baiardo Redaelli M,Franchi F,Romagnoli S

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:It is not known whether therapy assisted by determinations of serum B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) may improve the outcome for outpatients with chronic heart failure (CHF). METHODS:A retrospective case-control study was carried out, enrolling patients with acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF) who were foll...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： De Vecchis R,Esposito C,Di Biase G,Ariano C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three hundred carotid plaques (stenosis 45 to 65%) in 300 asymptomatic patients were included into a follow-up study considering three ultrasound types of plaques: type 1, non echogenic; type 2 intermediate, partially echogenic and type 3 highly echogenic. Types 1 and 2 had regular contour/surface while type 3 was irr...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Laurora G,Cesarone MR,De Sanctis MT,Belcaro G

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The worldwide prevalence of heart failure is increasing in part due to an ageing population. In the developed world, heart failure affects 1-2% of the general population, accounting for 5% of adult hospital admissions. There is now convincing evidence supporting the beneficial effects of cardiac resynchronization ther...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Williams L,Ellery S,Frenneaux M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is the preferred first treatment option in case of patients with advanced age and/or fit anatomy owing to shorter length of in hospital staying, less complications or laparotomy-related re-interventions, and lower initial costs. Although it is a le...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Biagi P,de Donato G,Setacci C

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and with an aging population its prevalence will increase. In addition to appropriate anticoagulation to reduce the thromboembolic risk, there has been an increasing need for a personalized approach in identifying which patients are likely to benefit ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Selvendran S,Aggarwal N,Li J,Tse G,Vassiliou VS

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the clinical, echocardiographic and therapeutic aspect of one case of right cardiac migrant thromboembolus in pulmonary embolism. Medical therapy consisted of tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA, 100 mg/3h). Progressive reduction of thromboembolus until its disappearance was observed by echo 2D after this th...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Minutiello L

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aim of this registry study was the evaluation of the stability of carotid plaques by ultrasound in asymptomatic subjects with high oxidative stress following supplementation with a combination of the extract from bark of Pinus pinaster, Pycnogenol®, with an extract from Centella asiatica leaves, Centellicum®...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Luzzi R,Belcaro G,Ippolito E

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this registry is to report the immediate and long-term safety and efficacy of the Biotronik Orsiro stent in an unselected population during everyday practice. METHODS:Between May 2012 and June 2013, 246 consecutive coronary angioplasty procedures were performed using at least one Orsiro drug-...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Dominici M,Arrivi A,Bazzucchi M,De Paolis M,Milici C,Bock C,Placanica A,Lazzari L,Diletti R,Boschetti E

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The deep femoral artery provides the primary blood supply to the thigh, and in addition serves as the major collateral channel for bypassing the obstructed superficial femoral artery. The purpose of isolated profundoplasty is to relieve a significant stenosis and improve perfusion of the ischaemic leg. METH...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Witz M,Shnacker A,Lehmann JM

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The PAP/PEA (Prevalence of Early Atherosclerosis) study aims to define the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis in a typical population of central Italy. A concomitant study evaluates the prevalence of venous diseases. The first group of 850 patients evaluated, indicated the prevalence of superficial ve-nous dise...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Cesarone MR,Belcaro G,De Sanctis MT,Incandela L,Laurora G,Ricci A,Di Giambattista B,Barsotti A

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the usefulness of autologous blood salvage and intraoperative isovolemic hemodilution in conjunction with autologous blood salvage in cardiac surgery, and also to compare two different autologous blood salvage methods. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of transfusion practice in cardiac s...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Lee J,Ikeda S,Johnston MF

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last years a number of new biomarkers reflecting different aspects of heart failure (HF) pathophysiology have been evaluated in order to improve diagnosis and to better define prognosis of patients. Among these, Galectin 3 (Gal-3) seems particularly promising. It is a soluble beta galactoside-binding lectin p...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Leone M,Iacoviello M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of previous non-Q wave myocardial infarction by standard electrocardiographic investigation is uncertain, particularly in elderly patients because of concomitant disease. We have studied 31 elderly patients (aged 63-72 years) with a diagnosis of non-Q wave myocardial infarction between 1-6 months after t...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Tedesco MA,Ratti G,Aquino D,Sarubbi B,Irace L,Giasi A,Cice G,Coppolino P,Iacono A

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cognitive decline and dementia recognize multiple risk factors and pathophysiological mechanisms, often involved simultaneously with complex interactions. Several studies have shown that both arterial hypertension and hypotension are associated with a greater risk of cognitive decline and dementia, but cli...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Antonazzo B,Marano G,Romagnoli E,Ronzoni S,Frati G,Sani G,Janiri L,Mazza M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colchicine was introduced in 1987 for the treatment of recurrent pericarditis. Up to the present, papers have been published on a total of 117 patients treated with colchicine after the failure of treatment with FANS, corticosteroids and repeated pericardiocentesis. Here two cases of chronic pericardial effusion, one ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Corgnati G,Oliaro E,Drago S,Mangiardi L

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this paper was to verify whether there is any sign of involvement of the cardiovascular system in the early stages of collagen diseases. METHODS:Seventeen patients (10 female and 7 male, average age 41.35 +/- 9.85 years) (group A) recruited at the Ambulatory of Internal Medicine for suspected collag...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Manes MT,Guzzo D,Rizzo M,Balsano M,Serafini O,Russo F,Venneri N

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After the introduction of coronary balloon angioplasty, bare-metal, and drug-eluting stents, fully bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS) could be the fourth revolution in interventional cardiology. The BRS technology shares the advantages of metallic stents regarding acute gain and prevention of acute vessel occlusion by prov...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Hassell ME,Grundeken MJ,Delewi R,Wykrzykowska JJ,Piek JJ

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) have gained widespread acceptation among cardiologists and among the general population for a variety of clinical indications, comprising from stable angina to ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction, due to the undisputed clinical benefit they provide and to their large avai...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Gutiérrez-Chico JL,Jochheim D,Mehilli J

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease has been reported in up to 10% of all patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and in the majority of cases are associated with severe three-vessel CAD. Among patients with chronic coronary syndrome revascularization of significant LMCA disease improves prognosis, while ther...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Chiarito M,Mehilli J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Report of a case of a 54-year-old man who, during acute anterior myocardial infarction developed an apical thrombus and an embolism of the right leg. The serial echocardiographic study demonstrates how the original shape of the thrombus acutely changed at the same time of the embolic episode and how the new morphology...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Butera A,Lupia Palmieri G,Pelaggi P,Vitale U,Ferlaino G

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant variations in the ECG have been observed in a female aged 77 with heart failure and chronic atrial fibrillation during an occasional increase in blood potassium followed by normalization. The major phenomena observed during hyperkalemia, due to a severe dehydration, were a transient sinus rhythm with atrio...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Cecchetti G,Arlotti M,Cecchetti V

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this prospective supplement summer registry study was to evaluate the efficacy of Pycnogenol® in controlling symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and microcirculatory parameters: venous hypertension and microangiopathy. Pycnogenol® (Horphag Research) is the standardized extract of the ba...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Cesarone MR,Belcaro G,Agus GB,Ippolito E,Dugall M,Hosoi M,Corsi M,Cotellese R,Feragalli B,Scipione C,Scipione V,Maione C

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arrhythmias are frequent pathology in patients with chronic hemodialysis. We evaluated whether a relatively new technique, signal averaging, could be useful in predicting the development of complex arrhythmias in these patients. METHODS:Thirty-three patients, 18 male and 15 female, subjected to thrice weekl...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Pomini G,Salvo P,Torchiarella C,Lucangeli A,Ruffatti A,Naso A,Gribaldo R

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The impact of the 'International Criteria' for ECG interpretation in athletes has further improved the diagnostic accuracy of the 12-lead ECG use for pre-participation screening (PPS) and these criteria have been evaluated in different populations of athletes and settings proving good results. EVIDENCE AC...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Cavarretta E,Pingitore A,Della Porta S,Capitani R,Bernardi M,Sciarra L,Saglietto A,Versaci F,Autore C,Perroni F,Biondi-Zoccai G,Frati G,Peruzzi M

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00