abstract：BACKGROUND:Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TTC) is classified into 4 types dependent on anatomical area affected identified on gross visual assessment. We have sought to understand if it is feasible and advantageous to use left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS), LV segmental longitudinal strain and right ventric...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Reddin G,Forrestal BJ,Garcia-Garcia HM,Medvedofsky D,Singh M,Asch FM,Ribeiro HB,Campos CM

更新日期：2021-01-11 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：:The transradial access (TRA) for cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been widely adopted in the last decades since its first description in the late forties. The transradial approach has been associated with favourable outcomes as compared with transfemoral access (TFA) in several ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Bellamoli M,Venturi G,Pighi M,Pacchioni A

更新日期：2020-11-04 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：: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：:Coronary artery disease among women presents differences in terms of clinical presentation and pathophysiology. To date, women present worse prognoses with more events and higher mortality rate. One the one hand, they are less likely addressed for invasive therapy. One the other hand, revascularization procedures, whe...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Manzo-Silberman S

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ablation of ventricular tachycardia is the main therapy for patients with drug-refractory VT. Although evidence suggests that VT ablation could lower the incidence of recurrent VT, many cases still develop VT in follow-up. In this study, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine risk fact...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Kewcharoen J,Prasitlumkum N,Titichoatrattana S,Wittayalikit C,Trongtorsak A,Kanitsoraphan C,Putthapiban P,Poonsombudlert K,Rattanawong P,Chung EH

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which recently has been characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) having killed almost 250,000 people worldwide as of May 4^th, 2020. Despite the fact that SARS-CoV-2 seem...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Chatzis DG,Magounaki KT,Pantazopoulos IN,Johnson EO,Tsioufis KP

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High sensitivity cardiac troponins I (hs-cTnI) and T (hs-cTnT) and natriuretic peptides (BNP and NT-proBNP) are universally recognized as cardiac reference biomarkers in patients with acute coronary syndromes and heart failure respectively. However, while on one hand the high sensitivity methods of cardiac b...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Perrone MA,Macrini M,Maregnani A,Ammirabile M,Clerico A,Bernardini S,Romeo F

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：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：: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：: ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Loffi M,Galeazzi G,Di Tano G,Pedroni P,Passamonti E

更新日期：2019-10-01 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:Precise calcium evaluation in the aortic complex may be complicated. We aimed to assess the usefulness of a novel semi-automatic algorithm for multi slice computed tomography-derived (MSCT) quantitative estimation of aortic valve calcifications (AVC) in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing tr...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Wiktorowicz A,Wit A,Dziewierz A,Rzeszutko L,Dudek D,Kleczynski P

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：:The ability of interventional cardiologists to identify high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients, requires the integration of different features belonging to medical history, organ damage, coronary anatomy and the nature of the acute event. The selection of a subgroup of patients that could benefit ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Pesarini G,Gratta A,Dolci G,Lunardi M,Ribichini FL

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Impella left ventricular support system consists of two main components: a family of different ventricular support catheters with a microaxial pump to be placed across the aortic valve and a single external controller which is connected to activate and control the pump function. Four Impella left ventricular suppo...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Burzotta F,Russo G,Previ L,Bruno P,Aurigemma C,Trani C

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary perforations (CP) have been described as a rare but potentially fatal complication in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Our aim is to compare temporal trends in frequency, management and outcomes of coronary perforations (CP). METHODS:All cases of CP recorded in our prospective institution...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Fernández-Cisnal A,Romaguera R,Ñato M,Gómez-Lara J,Ferreiro JL,Teruel L,Roura G,Muntané-Carol G,González-Costello J,Jacobi F,Gracida M,Gómez-Hospital JA,Cequier Á

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this comparative registry study was to evaluate the supplementation with Pycnogenol® in subjects with Behçet syndrome (BS) with symptoms impairing their quality of life despite being in a remitting phase of the disease. METHODS:Thirty-four patients with a confirmed diagnosis of BS were divided in...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Hu S,Belcaro G,Ledda A,Corsi M,Cotellese R,Feragalli B,Hosoi M,Dugall M,Torino-Rodriguez P,Cesarone MR

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sutureless aortic valve prostheses have the potential to augment the adoption of alternative incision approaches for aortic valve replacement (AVR). Still, we lack the evidence on which surgical approach is best associated with sutureless AVR. METHODS:Data on 483 patients undergoing sutureless small incisio...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Gilmanov D,Solinas M,Santarpino G,Farneti PA,Murzi M,Fischlein T,Pfeiffer S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUD:This study aimed to analyze the correlations between anterior wall motion velocity of ascending aorta measured by quantitative tissue velocity image (QTVI) technique and left ventricular geometry as well as left heart function to evaluate its value of clinical application. METHODS:One hundred ten hypertensio...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Luo C,Liu Y,Li Z,Lin J,Chen R,Zhang T,Hu Y,Cheng G

更新日期：2018-04-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Adjuvant trastuzumab therapy increases survival rates in patients with early HER2-positive breast cancer, although it can be potentially cardiotoxic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction; and the relationship between the presence of cardiovascular...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Bergamini C,Torelli F,Ghiselli L,Rossi A,Trevisani L,Vinco G,Truong S,Benfari G,LA Russa F,Golia G,Molino A,Vassanelli C

更新日期：2017-06-01 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:Galectin-3 is a recently developed biomarker of fibrosis, which may play a role in cardiac remodeling and associated with both the progression and severity of heart failure (HF). METHODS:A prospective cohort study of 190 patients with documented prior myocardial infarction and chronic HF (NYHA class II-IV) ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Medvedeva EA,Berezin II,Surkova EA,Yaranov DM,Shchukin YV

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Critical hand ischemia (CHI) is a quite uncommon but highly disabling condition, generally caused by chronic occlusive arterial disease. For a correct approach to the endovascular treatment of these patients, good knowledge of the normal vascular anatomy and of the most frequently encountered vascular anatomical varia...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Mauri G,Fresa M,Ferraris M,Acuña-Valerio J,Hamade M,DI Luca G,Danzi GB,Ferraresi R

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study to investigate the correlation of the peripheral concentrations of one representative estrogen, E2 estradiol, with various indicators reflecting different aspects of cardiac structures and functions. METHODS:A total of 84 typical patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and 77 h...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Tan B,Zhao L,FaweiHE F

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radial approach has been used since 1989 to perform coronary angiography as an alternative to femoral access. During past decades, the development of dedicated equipment has led to high efficacy also in complex procedures. ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is known to be a high bleeding risk setting and in tu...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Santucci A,Gargiulo G,Ariotti S,Marino M,Magnani G,Baldo A,Piccolo R,Franzone A,Valgimigli M

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：:Aortic valve bioprostheses are commonly implanted in the current era - also in younger patients - as they may obviate the need for anticoagulation while providing better hemodynamic performance and a more favorable quality of life. The steady increase in the use of biological valves has prompted the development of sev...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Santarpino G,Kalisnik JM,Fischlein T,Pfeiffer S

更新日期：2016-04-20 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：: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：:Palliative care is an alternate therapeutic approach that involves specialised medical care of a patient diagnosed with serious life threatening illness like heart failure (HF). The prime aim of the palliative care is to provide patient with relief from the symptoms, pain, physical stress, and mental stress of the dia...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Shi R

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：:Coronary artery disease and atherothrombosis are complex pathologic entities. The intricate interplay between anatomical, cellular and molecular factors characterizes their pathogenesis and determines their clinical manifestations. Coronary artery revascularization strategies, by restoring myocardial blood perfusion, ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Giustino G,Mehran R

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been a mainstay in the management of coronary artery disease since its introduction in the late 1970s. Bare-metal stent (BMS) and then first- and second-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) have enhanced the results of PCI by improving early results and reducing the risk of...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Longo G,La Manna A,Capodanno D,Tamburino C

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00