Efficacy of intraoperative blood salvage during coronary artery bypass grafting.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Of the main aspects of hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy and appearance of cardiac dysfunction seem to be the most common and to produce an early and severe cardiac deterioration. Even in the presence of normal systolic function diastolic filling abnormalities are described. The efficacy of many ant...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： De Simone R,Irace L,Perna B,Caruso C,Guida M,Iacono A

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pseudoaneurysm of the superficial femoral artery identified preoperatively by Magnetic Resonance is reported. The number of different parameters and planes covered by the technique permitted an accurate assessment of the site, extent, internal conformation and staging of the thrombotic deposits inside the ps...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Pavone P,Tella S,Di Renzi P,Di Cesare E

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 56-year-old male heart transplant recipient, who underwent postoperative pacemaker implantation through a left sided superior vena cava (LSVC) via anonymous vein. We describe our successful management of this case. We suggest that the specific anatomic conditions should be considered in all hea...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Fuchs U,Murray E,Gueldner H,Tenderich G,Minami K,Koerfer R

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the prevalence of masked hypertension (MH) in young Saudi National Guard soldiers based on 24h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). METHODS:A prospective study of 196 soldiers, aged between 21-50 years, without a history of hypertension or antihypertensive medication use. Each participant ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Abuosa AM,Kinsara AJ,Elshiekh AH,Abrar MB

更新日期：2020-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:In a controlled study of 100 patients, mean age 65 years old, suffering from chronic peripheral obliterative arterial disease, Leriche's stage II, were randomised in two groups treated respectively with defibrotide (400 mg bid) or heparan-sulfate (40 mg bid) by the oral route for a period of 6 months. At basal and aft...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Michelini S,Micci A,Failla A,Grechi G,Iantaffi A

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：:The clinical introduction of catheter ablation in 1981 revolutionized the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Implementation of radiofrequency as an alternative energy source, with the advantages of higher selectivity and less collateral damage, provided an expansion of catheter ablation therapy. Today the majority of a...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Lickfett L,Calkins H

更新日期：2002-06-01 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：: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：AIM:In-stent restenosis still affects 10-50% of long-term outcome after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Large clinical trials have shown that sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) have reduced restenosis rate to 0-9% in lesions at low-moderate risk. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term clinical and angiog...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Presbitero P,Zavalloni D,Scatturin M,Marisco F,Pagnotta P,Boccuzzi G

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effectiveness of a new alpha-blocking agent with additional mechanism of action was evaluated during intraoperative hypertensive crises. Urapidil was administered both in bolus form and as a continuous infusion in order to compare the two routes of delivery. During the study systolic, diastolic, mean pressure and ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Pagani C,Selva S,Meloni G,Loguercio G,Cristofori GB

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is the treatment of choice among patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) deemed inoperable and a valuable alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for high-risk surgical patients. Over the years, this procedure proved to be relatively safe, but despi...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Tamburino CI,IMMè S,Barbanti M,Capranzano P,Sgroi C,Scalia M,Riccobene F,Condorelli A,Gulino S,Capodanno D,Tamburino C

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：:In recent years, it has become increasingly recognised that a central feature of the disease progression associated with heart failure is the process of left ventricular remodeling. The remodeling process manifests as an increase in left ventricular volumes, leading to a rise in wall stress and a compensatory increase...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Khattar RS

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unstable angina implies high risk of myocardial infarction and sudden death. Increased levels of cytoplasmatic enzymes and proteins (creatine phosphokinase, MB creatine phosphokinase troponin T, etc.) were described in unstable angina, providing information about incoming major coronary events. Cardiac tropo...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Musso P,Vernocchi A,Crippa A,Bajardi D,Ottello B,Pinnavaia A,Ronzani G,Bergandi G,Ravera A,Scrocca I

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Authors describe a case of a patient showing, during an episode of chest pain, an ecg-pattern of wide and tall "Q" wave simulating inferior myocardial infarction. In fact, a further ecg recorded during sinus rhythm denotes that the "Q" wave was a retrograde P wave generated by a nodal rhythm. The other known cause...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Cento D,Migliorato A,Cavalli G,Arrigo F

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary embolism is a quite frequent event (incidence 1/10000/year), and blood stasis, endothelial lesions and coagulation disorders are predisposable factors. Elective treatment is heparin, but the use of this medication is associated with a possible ipercoagulative rebound effect. The case presented is a patient w...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Paglia I,Carrieri L,Oliaro E,Bergerone S,Mangiardi L,Trevi GP

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection due to severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), i.e. coronavirus-associated disease 2019 (COVID-2019), may occasionally lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), requiring in the most severe cases extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Yet, limited data, if any, ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Marullo AG,Cavarretta E,Biondi Zoccai G,Mancone M,Peruzzi M,Piscioneri F,Sartini P,Versaci F,Morelli A,Miraldi F,Frati G

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：:This report describes a rare case of concurrent abdominal aortic aneurysm and bilateral renal ectopia. Preoperative work-up included intravenous pyelography and angiography to assess renal function, renal artery anatomy, and ureter position. Conventional surgery was performed without renal protection. No deterioration...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Bianco G,Micheletti E,Silvestri F,Laezza F,Platì S,Mauro G,Scotto Di Uccio A,De Donato G

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:An evaluation of the effects of statins on total mortality in the context of primary prevention was carried out, by means of the analysis of data taken from major clinical trials published in the literature. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:Published systematic reviews were used to identify relevant clinical trials, ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Nunes JP

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this paper was to compare the in-hospital management and outcome of patients on oral anticoagulation (OAC) undergoing coronary artery stenting (PCI-S) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) vs. other indications. METHODS:One hundred and sixteen patients on OAC at the time of PCI-S who were prosp...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Vecchio S,Zanolla L,Valencia J,Colletta M,Capecchi A,Franco N,Piovaccari G,Margheri M,Di Pasquale G,Rubboli A,WARfarin and Coronary STENTing (WAR-STENT) Study Group.

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the standardized supplement Robuvit® (oak wood extract) in defined diffuse, minimal lymphatic "retention" (DMLR). METHODS:Robuvit® has already been investigated in both primary and secondary (post-surgical, post chemo-radiotherapy) lymphatic insufficiency...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Hu S,Belcaro G,Hosoi M,Cesarone MR,Scipione V,Scipione C,Dugall M,Feragalli B,Cotellese R,Maione C

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syncope is a common symptom and accounts for approximately 1% of all emergency visits. There are four main causes of syncope: reflex, neurally mediated syncope, orthostatic hypotension and cardiac syncope. The prognosis of patients with reflex syncopes is good, whereas patients with cardiac syncope are at increased ri...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Veltmann C,Borggrefe M,Wolpert C,Schimpf R

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is known that resistance to activated protein C (APCR), often associated with a single point mutation (Arg506-->Gln) in the coagulation factor V gene (factor V Leiden), is the most frequent inherited abnormality of blood coagulation. It plays a key role as pathogenetic factor of venous thromboembolism, bu...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Avellone G,Di Garbo V,Di Raimondo D,Bono M,Abruzzese G,De Simone R,Raneli G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary thromboembolism is a relatively common disease in an Emergency Department. Diagnosis, often difficult, is based on careful evaluation of risk factors, clinical examination, radiological and laboratory investigations. Plasma D-dimer, a degradation product of cross-linked fibrin with low specificity and very h...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Di Grande A,Tomaselli V,Massarelli L,Narbone G,Sabbia CM,Noto P,Amico S,Nigro F,Di Mauro A

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of high-risk features on candidates to percutaneous revascularization is increasingly leading to Impella®-assisted procedures (IAPs). While IAPs are safe and effective procedures, they still require managing a degree of complexity. Clinicians often rely on their ability to recall every step of operative p...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Sanna T,Battistoni I,Marini M,Valente S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the safety and efficacy of intravenous propafenone in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and flutter of recent onset (1-10 days). The drug was administered, at a dosage of 2 mg/kg, to 46 consecutive patients (with age variable from 35 to 86 years), 36 with atrial fibrillation, 10 with atrial flutter. The...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Minutiello L

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal denervation is a novel catheter based approach that has been shown to effectively lower blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension. Small studies have shown additional benefits in patients being treated for hypertension, such as improvements in insulin sensitivity, sleep apnoea and arrhythmias. More ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Raphael CE,Davies JE

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00