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View article: Isolated Valve Amyloid Deposition in Aortic Stenosis: Potential Clinical and Pathophysiological Relevance
Isolated Valve Amyloid Deposition in Aortic Stenosis: Potential Clinical and Pathophysiological Relevance Open
Amyloid deposition within stenotic aortic valves (AVs) also appears frequent in the absence of cardiac amyloidosis, but its clinical and pathophysiological relevance has not been investigated. We will elucidate the rate of isolated AV amyl…
View article: Stress Echocardiography in Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging
Stress Echocardiography in Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging Open
Background: The Italian Society of Echography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to understand the volumes of activity, modalities and stressors used during stress echocardiography (SE) in Italy. Methods: We an…
View article: Remdesivir treatment and clinical outcome in non-severe hospitalized COVID-19 patients: a propensity score matching multicenter Italian hospital experience
Remdesivir treatment and clinical outcome in non-severe hospitalized COVID-19 patients: a propensity score matching multicenter Italian hospital experience Open
View article: Efficacy of cardiometabolic drugs in reduction of epicardial adipose tissue: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Efficacy of cardiometabolic drugs in reduction of epicardial adipose tissue: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) plays an important role in cardiometabolic risk. EAT is a modifiable risk factor and could be a potential therapeutic target for drugs that already show cardiovascular benefits . The aim of this s…
View article: Dataset related to the article "Extraction-Free Absolute Quantification of Circulating miRNAs by Chip-Based Digital PCR"
Dataset related to the article "Extraction-Free Absolute Quantification of Circulating miRNAs by Chip-Based Digital PCR" Open
This record contains raw data related to the article "Extraction-Free Absolute Quantification of Circulating miRNAs by Chip-Based Digital PCR" Circulating microRNAs (miRNA) have been proposed as specific biomarkers for several diseases. Qu…
View article: Dataset related to the article "Epicardial Adipose Tissue-Derived IL-1β Triggers Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation"
Dataset related to the article "Epicardial Adipose Tissue-Derived IL-1β Triggers Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation" Open
This record contains raw data related to the article "Epicardial Adipose Tissue-Derived IL-1β Triggers Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation" Background and aims: Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF), defined as new-onset…
View article: Dataset related to the article "Extraction-Free Absolute Quantification of Circulating miRNAs by Chip-Based Digital PCR"
Dataset related to the article "Extraction-Free Absolute Quantification of Circulating miRNAs by Chip-Based Digital PCR" Open
This record contains raw data related to the article "Extraction-Free Absolute Quantification of Circulating miRNAs by Chip-Based Digital PCR" Circulating microRNAs (miRNA) have been proposed as specific biomarkers for several diseases. Qu…
View article: Dataset related to the article "Epicardial Adipose Tissue-Derived IL-1β Triggers Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation"
Dataset related to the article "Epicardial Adipose Tissue-Derived IL-1β Triggers Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation" Open
This record contains raw data related to the article "Epicardial Adipose Tissue-Derived IL-1β Triggers Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation" Background and aims: Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF), defined as new-onset…
View article: Organization and Activity of Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging
Organization and Activity of Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging Open
Background: The Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to understand better how different echocardiographic modalities are used and accessed in Italy. Methods: We analyzed echoca…
View article: Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Cardiac Arrhythmias: Focus on Atrial Fibrillation
Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Cardiac Arrhythmias: Focus on Atrial Fibrillation Open
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia and its prevalence increases with age. AF is strongly associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart failure and cardiovascular mortality. Among the risk factors associat…
View article: Extraction-Free Absolute Quantification of Circulating miRNAs by Chip-Based Digital PCR
Extraction-Free Absolute Quantification of Circulating miRNAs by Chip-Based Digital PCR Open
Circulating microRNAs (miRNA) have been proposed as specific biomarkers for several diseases. Quantitative Real-Time PCR (RT-qPCR) is the gold standard technique currently used to evaluate miRNAs expression from different sources. In the l…
View article: Epicardial Adipose Tissue-Derived IL-1β Triggers Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
Epicardial Adipose Tissue-Derived IL-1β Triggers Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Open
Background and aims: Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF), defined as new-onset AF in the immediate period after surgery, is associated with poor adverse cardiovascular events and a higher risk of permanent AF. Mechanisms leading to P…
View article: The prognostic role of interatrial block among COVID‐19 patients hospitalized in medicine wards
The prognostic role of interatrial block among COVID‐19 patients hospitalized in medicine wards Open
Introduction Some abnormal electrocardiographic findings were independently associated with increased mortality in patients admitted for COVID‐19; however, no studies have focussed on the prognosis impact of the interatrial block (IAB) in …
View article: Red Flags, Prognostic Impact, and Management of Patients With Cardiac Amyloidosis and Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Red Flags, Prognostic Impact, and Management of Patients With Cardiac Amyloidosis and Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) has been recently recognized as a condition frequently associated with aortic stenosis (AS). The aim of this study was to evaluate: the main characteristics of patients with AS with and without CA, the i…
View article: Inflammation and Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly: The Role of Epicardial Adipose Tissue
Inflammation and Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly: The Role of Epicardial Adipose Tissue Open
Human aging is a complex phenomenon characterized by a wide spectrum of biological changes which impact on behavioral and social aspects. Age-related changes are accompanied by a decline in biological function and increased vulnerability l…
View article: Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Open
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) often occurs after cardiac surgery and is associated with increased risk of stroke and mortality. Prior studies support the important role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of postoperative atrial fibr…
View article: 317 Aldosterone and interleukin-6: the synergic effect in COVID-19
317 Aldosterone and interleukin-6: the synergic effect in COVID-19 Open
Aims Several evidence have identified the role of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the cytokine storm induced by COVID-19. Interestingly, the correlation between the serum levels of IL-6 and the plasma aldosterone has already been demonstrated in p…
View article: 315 Cardiac surgery in the elderly: the underestimate role of frailty in the decision making
315 Cardiac surgery in the elderly: the underestimate role of frailty in the decision making Open
Aims Elders represent the most common population with indication to cardiac surgery, also presenting the highest mortality/disability after interventions. Both for valve and coronary artery surgery the estimation of the surgical risk, incl…
View article: The elderly at risk: aldosterone as modulator of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection
The elderly at risk: aldosterone as modulator of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection Open
View article: Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Open
Background. Atrial fibrillation (AF) often occurs after cardiac surgery and is associated to increased risk of stroke and mortality. Several evidence support the important role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of postoperative atrial fi…
View article: Impact of epicardial adipose tissue increase after ST elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) on IL-13 and left ventricular remodelling
Impact of epicardial adipose tissue increase after ST elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) on IL-13 and left ventricular remodelling Open
Background The role of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) in myocardial diseases is well established, and several evidence suggest that EAT may negatively affect left ventricular (LV) remodelling through an imbalanced production and secretion…
View article: Epicardial Adipose Tissue and IL-13 Response to Myocardial Injury Drives Left Ventricular Remodeling After ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Epicardial Adipose Tissue and IL-13 Response to Myocardial Injury Drives Left Ventricular Remodeling After ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Open
The variability of STEMI-induced "inflammatory response" may be associated to the post-infarct LV remodeling. ΔEAT thickness and ΔIL-13 levels could be novel prognostic markers in STEMI patients.
View article: The role of inflammation and metabolic risk factors in the pathogenesis of calcific aortic valve stenosis
The role of inflammation and metabolic risk factors in the pathogenesis of calcific aortic valve stenosis Open
Given the epidemiologic increase of aged population in the world, aortic stenosis (AS) represents now the most common valvular heart disease in industrialized countries. It is a very challenging disease, representing an important cause of …
View article: Echocardiographic Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness for Risk Stratification of Patients With Heart Failure
Echocardiographic Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness for Risk Stratification of Patients With Heart Failure Open
Echocardiographic assessment of EAT can predict outcome of HF patients and it is significantly associated with both arrhythmic and clinical events. These preliminary findings pave the way for future and larger studies aimed to definitively…
View article: Imbalance Between Interleukin-1β and Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist in Epicardial Adipose Tissue Is Associated With Non ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
Imbalance Between Interleukin-1β and Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist in Epicardial Adipose Tissue Is Associated With Non ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome Open
The present study explores the levels of IL-1β and IL-1ra in the serum and in EAT of CCS and ACS patients. ACS seems to be associated to a loss of the counter-regulatory activity of IL-1ra against the pro-inflammatory effects related to IL…
View article: Validation of the echocardiographic assessment of epicardial adipose tissue thickness at the Rindfleisch fold for the prediction of coronary artery disease
Validation of the echocardiographic assessment of epicardial adipose tissue thickness at the Rindfleisch fold for the prediction of coronary artery disease Open
View article: Impact of Malnutrition on Long-Term Mortality in Elderly Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Impact of Malnutrition on Long-Term Mortality in Elderly Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Open
Background: Malnutrition is a frequent condition in the elderly, and is associated with prolonged hospitalization and increased mortality. However, the impacts of malnutrition among elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction have no…
View article: Impact of Malnutrition on Long-Term Mortality in Elderly Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Impact of Malnutrition on Long-Term Mortality in Elderly Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Open
Background: Malnutrition is a frequent condition in the elderly and is associated with prolonged hospitalization and increased mortality. However, the impact of malnutrition among elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction has not b…
View article: Is psychotherapy the gold standard treatment for this specific patient? Amenability to Psychotherapy Project (APP): towards a scale for the psychotherapy indication
Is psychotherapy the gold standard treatment for this specific patient? Amenability to Psychotherapy Project (APP): towards a scale for the psychotherapy indication Open