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Bongiovanni D, Novelli L, Condello F, Kirmes K, Han J, Wein B, Elvinger S, Viggiani G, von Scheidt M, Laugwitz KL, Raake PWJ, Kastrati A, Chiarito M, Bernlochner I. Reticulated Platelets Predict Cardiovascular Death and Adverse Events in Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Thromb Haemost 2024; 124:310-319. [PMID: 37696301 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1773763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The pro-thrombotic immature or reticulated platelets (RPs) are known to be elevated in high-risk patients and in different pathological settings. It has been shown that RPs correlate with an insufficient antiplatelet response to antiplatelet agents. RPs are emerging novel predictors of adverse cardiovascular events in cardiovascular disease. This study, using the totality of existing evidence, evaluated the prognostic role of RPs in patients with coronary artery disease. METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis including trials of acute and chronic coronary syndrome reporting clinical outcomes according to RPs levels in the peripheral blood. We compared patients with elevated RPs (RPshigh) to patients without elevated RPs (RPslow). Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs were used as metric of choice for treatment effects with random-effects models. The primary endpoint was major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). Secondary endpoints were cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, urgent coronary revascularization and bleedings. RESULTS A total of 7 studies, including 2213 patients, were included. The risk for MACCE was significantly higher in RPshigh compared to RPslow patients (OR 2.67 [1.87; 3.81], I2 = 43.8%). RPshigh were associated with cardiovascular death (OR 2.09 [1.36; 3.22], I2 = 40.4%). No associations for RPshigh were detected with the other singular components of MACCE: myocardial infarction (OR 1.73 [0.89; 3.38] I2 = 60.5%) and stroke (OR 1.72 [0.59; 4.96] I2 = 21%). The risk of bleeding did not differ between groups(OR 0.58 [0.15; 2.22] I2 = 86.1%). CONCLUSION Elevated RPs are significantly associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events and cardiovascular death.
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- Dario Bongiovanni
- Department of Internal Medicine I, Cardiology, University Hospital Augsburg, University of Augsburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS and Humanitas University, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University hospital rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS and Humanitas University, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS and Humanitas University, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University hospital rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University hospital rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Cardiology, University Hospital Augsburg, University of Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Cardiology, University Hospital Augsburg, University of Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University hospital rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University hospital rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Cardiology, University Hospital Augsburg, University of Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS and Humanitas University, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University hospital rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Germany
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Novelli L, Colombo A, Mangieri A. Letter: The ROTA-CUT randomised trial: push the button harder. EUROINTERVENTION 2024; 20:e268. [PMID: 38389474 PMCID: PMC10870004 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-23-00937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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- Laura Novelli
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Leone PP, Oliva A, Regazzoli D, Gitto M, Novelli L, Cozzi O, Stefanini GG, Rossi ML, Sticchi A, Tartaglia F, Mangieri A, Reimers B, Colombo A. Immediate and follow-up outcomes of drug-coated balloon angioplasty in de novo long lesions on large coronary arteries. EUROINTERVENTION 2023; 19:e923-e925. [PMID: 37670668 PMCID: PMC10719739 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-23-00502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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- Pier Pasquale Leone
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Cardio Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- EMO-GVM Centro Cuore Columbus, Milan, Italy
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Gitto M, Sticchi A, Chiarito M, Novelli L, Leone PP, Mincione G, Oliva A, Condello F, Rossi ML, Regazzoli D, Gasparini G, Cozzi O, Stefanini GG, Condorelli G, Reimers B, Mangieri A, Colombo A. Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty for De Novo Lesions on the Left Anterior Descending Artery. Circ Cardiovasc Interv 2023; 16:e013232. [PMID: 37874646 DOI: 10.1161/circinterventions.123.013232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Drug-coated balloons (DCB) are an emerging tool for modern percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), but evidence on their use for de novo lesions on large vessels is limited. METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing DCB-based PCI on the left anterior descending artery in 2 Italian centers from 2018 to 2022 were retrospectively enrolled and compared with patients who received left anterior descending PCI with contemporary drug-eluting stents (DES). In-stent restenosis was excluded. The DCB group included both patients undergoing DCB-only PCI and those receiving hybrid PCI with DCB and DES combined. The primary end point was target lesion failure at 2 years, defined as the composite of target lesion revascularization, cardiac death, and target vessel myocardial infarction. RESULTS We included 147 consecutive patients undergoing DCB-based treatment on the left anterior descending artery and compared them to 701 patients who received conventional PCI with DES. In the DCB group, 43 patients (29.2%) were treated with DCB only and 104 (70.8%) with a hybrid approach; DCB length was greater than stent length in 55.1% of cases. Total treated length was higher in the DCB group (65 [40-82] versus 56 [46-66] mm; P=0.002), while longer DESs were implanted (38 [24-62] versus 56 [46-66] mm; P<0.001) and a higher rate of large vessels were treated (76.2% versus 83.5%; P=0.036) in the DES cohort. The cumulative 2-year target lesion failure incidence was not significantly different between the 2 groups (DCB, 4.1% versus DES, 9.8%; hazard ratio, 0.51 [95% CI, 0.20-1.27]; P=0.15). After a 1:1 propensity score matching resulting in 139 matched pairs, the DCB-based treatment was associated with a lower risk for target lesion failure at 2 years compared with DES-only PCI (hazard ratio, 0.2 [95% CI, 0.07-0.58]; P=0.003), mainly driven by less target lesion revascularization. CONCLUSIONS A DCB-based treatment approach for left anterior descending revascularization allows a significantly reduced stent burden, thereby potentially limiting target lesion failure risk at midterm follow-up.
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- Mauro Gitto
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (M.G., A.S., M.C., L.N., P.P.L., G.M., A.O., F.C., D.R., G.G., O.C., G.G.S., G.C., B.R., A.M., A.C.)
- EMO-GVM Centro Cuore Columbus, Milan, Italy (M.L.R., A.C.)
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Cannata F, Stefanini G, Carlo-Stella C, Chiarito M, Figliozzi S, Novelli L, Lisi C, Bombace S, Panico C, Cosco F, Corrado F, Masci G, Mazza R, Ricci F, Monti L, Ferrante G, Santoro A, Francone M, da Costa BR, Jüni P, Condorelli G. Nebivolol versus placebo in patients undergoing anthracyclines (CONTROL Trial): rationale and study design. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2023; 24:469-474. [PMID: 37285278 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
AIMS Anthracyclines are the chemotherapeutic agents most frequently associated with cardiotoxicity, while remaining widely used. Different neurohormonal blockers have been tested as a primary prevention strategy to prevent or attenuate the onset of cardiotoxicity, with mixed results. However, prior studies were often limited by a nonblinded design and an assessment of cardiac function based only on echocardiographic imaging. Moreover, on the basis of an improved mechanistic understanding of anthracycline cardiotoxicity mechanisms, new therapeutic strategies have been proposed. Among cardioprotective drugs, nebivolol might be able to prevent the cardiotoxic effects of anthracyclines, through its protective properties towards the myocardium, endothelium, and cardiac mitochondria. This study aims to evaluate the cardioprotective effects of the beta blocker nebivolol in a prospective, placebo-controlled, superiority randomized trial in patients with breast cancer or diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who have a normal cardiac function and will receive anthracyclines as part of their first-line chemotherapy programme. METHODS The CONTROL trial is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, superiority trial. Patients with breast cancer or a DLBCL, with a normal cardiac function as assessed by echocardiography, scheduled for treatment with anthracyclines as part of their first-line chemotherapy programme will be randomized 1 : 1 to nebivolol 5 mg once daily (o.d.) or placebo. Patients will be examined with cardiological assessment, echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers at baseline, 1 month, 6 months and 12 months. A cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) assessment will be performed at baseline and at 12 months. The primary end point is defined as left ventricular ejection fraction reduction assessed by CMR at 12 months of follow-up. CONCLUSION The CONTROL trial is designed to provide evidence to assess the cardioprotective role of nebivolol in patients undergoing chemotherapy with anthracyclines. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION The study is registered in the EudraCT registry (number: 2017-004618-24) and in the ClinicalTrials.gov registry (identifier: NCT05728632).
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- Francesco Cannata
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele, Milan
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Cannata F, Pinto G, Chiarito M, Maurina M, Condello F, Bombace S, Villaschi A, Novelli L, Stankowski K, Liccardo G, Gasparini G, Donia D, Celata A, My I, Kallikourdis M, Figliozzi S, Mantovani R, Fazzari F, Bragato RM, Condorelli G, Stefanini GG. Long-term prognostic impact of subclinical myocardial dysfunction in patients recovered from COVID-19. Echocardiography 2023. [PMID: 37100745 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular sequelae may occur in patients recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Recent studies have detected a considerable incidence of subclinical myocardial dysfunction-assessed with speckle-tracking echocardiography-and of long-COVID symptoms in these patients. This study aimed to define the long-term prognostic role of subclinical myocardial dysfunction and long-COVID condition in patients recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia. METHODS We prospectively followed up 110 patients hospitalized at our institution due to COVID-19 pneumonia in April 2020 and then recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection. A 7-month clinical and echocardiographic evaluation was performed, followed by a 21-month clinical follow-up. The primary outcome was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), a composite of myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure hospitalization, and all-cause mortality. RESULTS A subclinical myocardial dysfunction-defined as an impairment of left ventricular global longitudinal strain (≥-18%)-was identified at a 7-month follow-up in 37 patients (34%), was associated with an increased risk of long-term MACE with a good discriminative power (area under the curve: .73) and resulted in a strong independent predictor of extended MACE in multivariate regression analyses. Long-COVID condition was not associated with a worse long-term prognosis, instead. CONCLUSIONS In patients recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia, a subclinical myocardial dysfunction is present in one-third of the whole population at 7-month follow-up and is associated with a higher risk of MACE at long-term follow-up. Speckle-tracking echocardiography is a promising tool to optimize the risk-stratification in patients recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia, while the definition of a long-COVID condition has no prognostic relevance.
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- Francesco Cannata
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Cardiology, Universitäres Herzzentrum, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Peri Operative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging Department, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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Bacci E, Chiarito M, Sanz-Sanchez J, Leone PP, Gohar A, Novelli L, Kovacic M, Regazzoli D, Reimers B, Contorni F, Ghionzoli N, Cameli M, Gasparini GL. Safety and efficacy of an ultra low dose fluoroscopic protocol for chronic total occlusion recanalization. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2023; 101:911-917. [PMID: 36856010 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic total occlusion (CTO) revascularization is a major source of radiation for both patients and physicians. Therefore, efforts to minimize radiation during CTO percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are highly encouraged. AIMS To evaluate the impact of an Ultra Low fluoroscopic Dose Protocol (ULDP), based on 3.75 frames per second for the fluoroscopy and 7.5 frames per second for the cine acquisition, during CTO PCI. METHODS One hundred fifty consecutive patients who underwent CTO PCI were retrospectively enrolled. Eighty-five underwent standard dose protocol (SDP) and 65 ULDP. Radiation exposure and acute clinical outcomes were compared between groups. Results were stratified according to lesion complexity. RESULTS Patients undergoing ULDP, as compared to those undergoing SDP, showed a significant reduction of kerma area product, both for simple lesions (6861.0 vs. 13236.0 mGy × cm2 ; p = 0.014) and complex lesions (CL) (8865.0 vs. 16618.0 mGy × cm2 ; p < 0.001). Similarly, Air Kerma (AK) was lower when ULDP was used (1222.5 vs. 2015.0 cGy in SL, p = 0.134; 1499.0 vs. 2794.0 cGy in CL, p < 0.001). No significant differences were reported regarding procedural success and in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events between groups. Notably, there was not any crossover from ULDO to SDP due to poor quality images. Interestingly, fluoroscopy time, procedural time and contrast volume was significantly lower in patients undergoing ULDP only for CLs. CONCLUSIONS ULDP significantly reduces radiation exposure in the setting of high complexity procedures such as CTO PCI. This reduction seemed to be greater with increased procedural complexity and did not impact acute success or adverse clinical events.
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- Elodi Bacci
- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, Division of Cardiology, University of Siena, Siena, Toscana, Italy
- Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Milan, Rozzano, Italy
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- Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Milan, Rozzano, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Italy
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- Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Milan, Rozzano, Italy
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- Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Milan, Rozzano, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, Division of Cardiology, University of Siena, Siena, Toscana, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, Division of Cardiology, University of Siena, Siena, Toscana, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, Division of Cardiology, University of Siena, Siena, Toscana, Italy
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Novelli L, Jamie G, Regazzoli D, Reimers B, Frontera A, Mangieri A. How to predict conduction disturbances after transcatheter aortic valve replacement? Kardiol Pol 2023; 81:330-337. [PMID: 36745533 DOI: 10.33963/kp.a2023.0039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) has evolved into the gold standard management option for high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Despite procedural, electrocardiographic and clinical predictors of important post-procedural conduction disturbances (left bundle branch block [LBBB] and high-degree atrioventricular block [HAVB]) being identified, and continuous technological refinement of transcatheter aortic valves, the rate of post-procedural conduction disturbance remains high, and challenging to manage. New strategies are required to reduce the overall rate of post-procedural PPI. In this article, we will review the incidence, predictive factors, and clinical implications of conduction disturbances after TAVI.
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- Laura Novelli
- Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano-Milan, Italy. .,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Italy.
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- Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano-Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Italy
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- Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano-Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Italy
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Cannata F, Pinto G, Chiarito M, Maurina M, Condello F, Bombace S, Villaschi A, Novelli L, Stankowski K, Liccardo G, Gasparini G, Donia D, Celata A, My I, Kallikourdis M, Figliozzi S, Mantovani R, Fazzari F, Bragato RM, Condorelli G, Stefanini GG. 144 LONG-TERM PROGNOSTIC IMPACT OF SUBCLINICAL MYOCARDIAL DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS RECOVERED FROM COVID-19. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Aims
Cardiovascular sequelae may occur in patients recovered from COVID-19. Recent studies have detected a considerable incidence of subclinical myocardial dysfunction – assessed with speckle-tracking echocardiography – and of long-COVID symptoms in these patients. This study aimed to define the long-term prognostic role of subclinical myocardial dysfunction and long-COVID condition in patients recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia.
Methods and Results
We prospectively followed-up 110 patients hospitalized at our Institution due to COVID-19 pneumonia in April 2020 and then recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection. A 6-month clinical and echocardiographic evaluation was performed, followed by a 21-month clinical follow-up. The primary outcome was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), a composite of myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure hospitalization and all-cause mortality. A subclinical myocardial dysfunction – defined as an impairment of left ventricular global longitudinal strain (≥ -18%) - was identified at 6-month follow-up in 37 patients (34%), was associated with an increased risk of long-term MACE with a good discriminative power (AUC: 0.73) and resulted a strong independent predictor of extended MACE in a multivariate regression analysis (OR 9.29, 95%CI 2.20–39.3, p=0.002). Long-COVID condition was not associated with a worse long-term prognosis, instead.
Conclusion
In patients recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia, a subclinical myocardial dysfunction is present in one third of the whole population at 6-month follow-up and is associated with a higher risk of MACE at long-term follow-up. Speckle-tracking echocardiography is a promising tool to optimise the risk-stratification in patients recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia, while the definition of a long-COVID condition has not prognostic relevance.
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- Francesco Cannata
- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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- Department Of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University , Pieve Emanuele - Milan , Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital , Rozzano - Milan , Italy
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Chiarito M, Oliva A, Novelli L, Terzi R, Sturla M, Lacevic E, Carnabuci AG, Regazzoli D, Mangieri A, Sticchi A, Ferrante G, Gasparini G, Pagnotta P, Colombo A, Mehran R, Torracca L, Condorelli G, Reimers B, Stefanini GG. 760 IMPACT OF COMORBIDITIES AND PATIENTS PREFERENCE ON THE CHOICE BETWEEN PERCUTANEOUS OR SURGICAL REVASCULARIZATION FOR LEFT MAIN CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background
Recent evidence has rendered percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) a valuable alternative to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD). Nevertheless, the optimal management and patients selection is still subject to discussion
Methods
We retrospectively included 431 patients treated with PCI and 324 patients treated with CABG with the primary objective of comparing procedural failure according to revascularization strategy. Secondary endpoints were post procedural and clinically relevant myocardial infarction, in-hospital stroke, major bleeding defined according to the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria, death, and 1-year major adverse cardiac events (MACE).
Results
There was no observed difference in the rates of procedure failure in patients who received PCI compared to patients who received CABG (4.6% vs 3.7%, respectively) odds ratio [OR] 1.26; (95% confidence intervals [CI] 0.58-2.9, p= 0.52.) There was no significant difference in the defined ischemic outcome for PCI vs CABG (0.9% vs 2.4%, respectively) OR 0.37; (95% CI 0.08-1.4), P = 0.09. There was a mild increase in periprocedural myocardial infarction (MI) after PCI (4.2% vs 1.5%) compared to CABG; (OR = 2.8; 95% CI 0.99-9.8, P = 0.034). On the contrary there was a higher risk of major bleeding and transfusions in the patients who had been treated with CABG who has a clinical profile suited for PCI.
Conclusions
PCI did not significantly increase the risk for procedural failure or ischemic events compared to CABG in patients with LM CAD. The higher risk for post-procedural MI after PCI was offset by a higher risk for major bleeding events and transfusion requirements in those undergoing CABG, especially for those who were clinically suited for PCI.
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- The Zena And Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Insitute Mount Sinai Hospital
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Terzi R, Chiarito M, Oliva A, Iaccarino A, Novelli L, Carnabuci AG, Regazzoli D, Mangieri A, Sticchi A, Ferrante G, Sturla M, Gasparini G, Pagnotta P, Colombo A, Condorelli G, Barbone A, Torracca L, Reimers B, Mehran R, Stefanini GG. 759 LEFT MAIN PERCUTANEOUS OR SURGICAL REVASCULARIZATION AND SUBSEQUENT RISK OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY: INSIGHTS FROM THE LUCKY REGISTRY. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac121.375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background
Recent evidence has rendered percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) a valuable alternative to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD). Nevertheless, the optimal management and patients selection is still subject to discussion
Methods
We retrospectively included 431 patients treated with PCI and 324 patients treated with CABG with the primary objective of comparing procedural failure according to revascularization strategy. Secondary endpoints were post procedural and clinically relevant myocardial infarction, in-hospital stroke, major bleeding defined according to the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria, death, and 1-year major adverse cardiac events (MACE).
Results
There was no observed difference in the rates of procedure failure in patients who received PCI compared to patients who received CABG (4.6% vs 3.7%, respectively) odds ratio [OR] 1.26; (95% confidence intervals [CI] 0.58-2.9, p= 0.52.) There was no significant difference in the defined ischemic outcome for PCI vs CABG (0.9% vs 2.4%, respectively) OR 0.37; (95% CI 0.08-1.4), P = 0.09. There was a mild increase in periprocedural myocardial infarction (MI) after PCI (4.2% vs 1.5%) compared to CABG; (OR = 2.8; 95% CI 0.99-9.8, P = 0.034). On the contrary there was a higher risk of major bleeding and transfusions in the patients who had been treated with CABG who has a clinical profile suited for PCI.
Conclusions
PCI did not significantly increase the risk for procedural failure or ischemic events compared to CABG in patients with LM CAD. The higher risk for post-procedural MI after PCI was offset by a higher risk for major bleeding events and transfusion requirements in those undergoing CABG, especially for those who were clinically suited for PCI.
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- The Zena And Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital
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Gitto M, Novelli L, Cozzi O, Reimers B, Condorelli G, Stefanini GG. Specific characteristics of STEMI in COVID-19 patients and their practical implications: a systematic review. Eur Heart J 2022. [PMCID: PMC9619531 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction STEMI is one of the cardiac emergencies whose management has been mostly challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients presenting with the “lethal combo” of STEMI and concomitant SARS-CoV-2 infection have faced dramatic issues related to need for self-isolation, systemic inflammation with multi-organ disease, and difficulties to obtain timely diagnosis and treatment. Methods We performed a systematic search of three electronic databases from February 1st 2020 to January 31st 2022. We included all studies reporting crude rates of in-hospital outcomes of STEMI patients with concomitant COVID-19. Results A total of 9 observational studies were identified, mainly conducted during the first wave of the pandemic. STEMI patients with COVID −19 were more likely Afro-American and displayed higher rates of hypertension and diabetes with lower smoking prevalence. Associated comorbidities, including coronary artery disease, prior stroke and chronic kidney disease were also more common in those with SARS-CoV-2 infection. At coronary angiography, a higher thrombus burden in COVID-19 positive STEMI patients was highlighted, with up to 10-fold higher rates of stent thrombosis and greater need for glycoprotein IIb/IIa inhibitors and aspiration thrombectomy; this was not always associated with prolonged times from symptom onset to hospital admission and door-to-balloon. COVID-19 positive STEMI patients were less likely to receive coronary angiography and primary PCI, and more likely to be treated with fibrinolytics only. At the same time, patients with Covid-19 were more prone to present MINOCA. In-hospital mortality ranged from 15% to 40%, with consistent variability across different studies and subjects who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 did also present higher rates of cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, prolonged ICU stay, mechanical ventilation, major bleeding, and stroke. Conclusion The coexistence of STEMI and COVID-19 was associated with increased in-hospital mortality and poor short-term prognosis. This was not entirely attributable to logistic issues determining delayed coronary revascularization, since patients' specific clinical and angiographic characteristics, including higher burden of cardiovascular risk factors and greater coronary thrombogenicity might have substantially contributed to this trend. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.
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- M Gitto
- Humanitas Research Hospital , Milan , Italy
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- Humanitas Research Hospital , Milan , Italy
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- Humanitas Research Hospital , Milan , Italy
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- Humanitas Research Hospital , Milan , Italy
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Chimenti MS, Latini A, Conigliaro P, Triggianese P, Greco E, De Benedittis G, Novelli L, Ciccacci C, Bergamini A, Novelli G, Borgiani P. POS1047 TRAF3IP2, HCP5 AND IL10 GENES POLYMORPHISMS INFLUENCE THE RESPONSE TO TNF-i IN PATIENTS WITH PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.2446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BackgroundPsoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease, characterized by both articular and periarticular manifestations, usually associated with psoriasis. The identification of the correct therapy for patients is still a critical issue, but the use of biological drugs, such as TNFi (Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors), modified the outcome of PsA patients even if there is great variability in the clinical efficacy. Since the response to drugs is a complex trait, the identification of genetic factors could help to define new genomic biomarkers for more effective and personalized therapy.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the potential role of polymorphisms in genes already known to be involved in PsA susceptibility (ERAP1, HCP5, IL10, MIR146, PSORS1C1, STAT4, TNFAIP3 and TRAF3IP2) as predictors of efficacy of treatment, in a cohort of Italian PsA patients, treated with first-line TNF-i, in particular with Etanercept (ETN) and Adalimumab (ADA).MethodsPolymorphisms were analyzed in a cohort of 163 patients with peripheral PsA. For each patient was estimated the Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPsA) score. Genotyping was performed by allelic discrimination by TaqMan assay. The possible association between the selected SNPs and mean values of DAPsA differences, at 22 (ΔT22) and 54 (ΔT54) weeks from the beginning of the TNF-i treatment, were evaluated by T-test. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the contribution of each genetic variant investigated in the TNF-i treatment response.ResultsWe have observed that TRAF3IP2 SNP was associated with TNF-i treatment response in PsA patients. In particular, the patients carrying variant alleles seem to respond better to treatment, both at 22 (P = 0.032) and 54 weeks (P = 0.019). Moreover, the variant allele of TRAF3IP2 SNP resulted associated with a better response of joints involvement. Indeed, the number of tender and swollen joints decrease more in patients carrying variant allele (P = 0.006 and P = 0.024, respectively). We also observed that PsA patients carrying IL10 variant allele decrease their mean DAPsA value less than patients with wild-type genotype only at 54 weeks of treatment (P = 0.031). Also, HCP5 polymorphism showed a difference of mean difference of DAPsA values between genotypes for both follow up, even if these difference does not reach a statistical significance (P = 0.068 and P = 0.086). The multivariate regression analysis was performed with a stepwise method and it confirmed the involvement of TRAF3IP2 (P = 0.016) and HCP5 (P = 0.035) polymorphisms in the TNF-i response after 22 weeks and of TRAF3IP2 (P = 0.007), IL10 (P = 0.022) and HCP5 (P = 0.036) polymorphisms after 54 weeks. The two final models explain about 6% and 11% of the variability in TNF-i treatment response at 22 and 54 weeks respectively.ConclusionOur results suggest that some polymorphisms in genes associated to PsA susceptibility could also play a role in TNFi treatment response and could give a contribution in the definition of a genetic profile associated with the response to anti-TNF drugs.Figure 1.Mean differences of DAPsA values in the genotypic classes for TRAF3IP2, IL10 and HCP5 SNPs. DAPsA = Disease Activity Index for PsA; Wt = wild-type genotype; Hz = heterozygous genotype; Homo var = homozygous variant genotype.Disclosure of InterestsNone declared
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Gitto M, Novelli L, Reimers B, Condorelli G, Stefanini GG. Specific characteristics of STEMI in COVID-19 patients and their practical implications. Kardiol Pol 2022; 80:266-277. [PMID: 35334109 DOI: 10.33963/kp.a2022.0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is one of the cardiac emergencies whose management has been most challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients presenting with the "lethal combo" of STEMI and concomitant SARS-CoV-2 infection have faced dramatic issues related to the need for self-isolation, systemic inflammation with multi-organ disease and difficulties to obtain timely diagnosis and treatment. The interplay between these and other factors has partly neutralized the major advances in STEMI care achieved in the last decades, significantly impairing prognosis in these patients. In the present review article, we will provide an overview on mechanisms of myocardial injury, specific clinical and angiographic characteristics and contemporary management in different settings of STEMI patients with COVID-19, alongside the inherent implications in terms of in-hospital mortality and short-term clinical outcomes.
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- Mauro Gitto
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Milan, Italy. .,Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano-Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Milan, Italy.,Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano-Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Milan, Italy.,Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano-Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Milan, Italy.,Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano-Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Milan, Italy.,Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano-Milan, Italy
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Giovale M, Novelli L, Rampoldi S, Galli R, Monteforte P, Doveri M, Bianchi G, Bottaro LC, Selmi C. AB0958 LOW-ENERGY PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY REDUCES PAIN IN FIBROMYALGIA: A RANDOMIZED SINGLE-BLIND CONTROLLED PILOT STUDY. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.6409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:Fibromyalgia is a clinical condition characterized by diffuse chronic muscle-skeletal pain, fatigue, sleep/mood disorders and muscular stiffness. The pathogenesis of fibromyalgia remains poorly understood but numerous lines of evidence suggest a role for alterations of both the central and peripheral nervous systems leading to heightened pain sensitivity along with acorollariumof other symptoms1. Low-energy pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) has promising data in the prevention of falls in senior individuals and is believed to promote osteogenesis and angiogenesis thus proving promising to treat bone diseases with chronic pain2. No data is available in fibromyalgia.Objectives:To investigate the efficacy and safety of PEMF on fibromyalgia symptoms in a randomized single-blind pilot study.Methods:We enrolled 21 women (median age 59 years, IQR 16,5) affected by fibromyalgia according to the 2010 ACR classification criteria3not receiving chronic medical treatment for pain; patients were randomly allocated to receive PEMF TEPT (triple energy pain treatment) / New Sunrise 280 (THS - Therapeutic Solutions, Milan, Italy) on the selected points (10 agopuncture points) or scrambled points for 20 minutes at baseline (T0) and after 4 (T4) and 8 (T8) weeks. Outcome measures were recorded at T0, T4 and T8 and included FIQ (fibromyalgia impact questionnaire), WIP (widespread pain index), VAS pain, SS (symptom severity scale), and SF-36 (short form 36 health survey questionnaire).Results:Patients receiving the active treatment had a deep reduction of WIP from T0 to T8 (-76% vs -13% in placebo) with a statistically significant difference compared to the placebo group (p=0.0025) (Figure 1). In all endpoints, we observed a general reduction at T4 and T8 compared to T0 also for FIQ, VAS pain, SS, SF-36, regardless of the treatment arm and the decrease was higher in the active treatment arm compared to the placebo group, albeit not reaching statistical significance (Figure 2).Conclusion:The results of our pilot study show that PEMF is more effective than placebo in reducing widespread pain in fibromyalgia while confirming that a placebo effect is clear in this complex disease.References:[1]Targeting network hubs with noninvasive brain stimulation in patients with fibromyalgia Chelsea M. Kaplan, R.E. Harris, UnCheol Lee, Alexander F. DaSilva, George A. Mashour, Steven E. Harte. PAIN: January 2020 - Volume 161 - Issue 1 - p 43-46[2]Yuan J, Xin F, Jiang W. Underlying Signaling Pathways and Therapeutic Applications of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in Bone Repair.Cell Physiol Biochem. 2018;46(4):1581-1594[3]Wolfe F, Clauw DJ, Fitzcharles MA, et al. The American College of Rheumatology preliminary diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia and measurement of symptom severity. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken).2010;62:600-61Disclosure of Interests:Massimo Giovale: None declared, Lucia Novelli: None declared, Stefano Rampoldi: None declared, Rossana Galli: None declared, Patrizia Monteforte: None declared, Marica Doveri: None declared, Gerolamo Bianchi Grant/research support from: Celgene, Consultant of: Amgen, Janssen, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Novartis, UCB, Speakers bureau: Abbvie, Abiogen, Alfa-Sigma, Amgen, BMS, Celgene, Chiesi, Eli Lilly, GSK, Janssen, Medac, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi Genzyme, Servier, UCB, Luigi Carlo Bottaro: None declared, Carlo Selmi Grant/research support from: AbbVie, Janssen, MSD, Novartis, Pfizer, Celgene, and Leo Pharma, Consultant of: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene, Eli Lilly, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, and Sanofi-Regeneron, Speakers bureau: AbbVie, Aesku, Alfa-Wassermann, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Biogen, Celgene, Eli-Lilly, Grifols, Janssen, MSD, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi-Genzyme, UCB Pharma
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Bianchi F, Piccioli C, Rosi E, Carobene L, Spina D, Mazzei MA, Bartolucci M, Moroni C, Novelli L, Rottoli P, Bargagli E. Combined sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (CSIPF): A novel disease phenotype? Respir Med 2019; 160:105650. [PMID: 30922726 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2019.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- F Bianchi
- Respiratory Diseases and Lung Transplantation, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences & Neurosciences, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy.
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- SOD of Respiratory Diseases, Florence University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
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- SOD of Respiratory Diseases, Florence University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
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- Respiratory Diseases and Lung Transplantation, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences & Neurosciences, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Pathology, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy.
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- Section of Radiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences & Neurosciences, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy.
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- UOC Radiology, Florence University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
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- UOC Radiology, Florence University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
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- UOC Pathology, Florence University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
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- Respiratory Diseases and Lung Transplantation, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences & Neurosciences, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy.
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- Respiratory Diseases and Lung Transplantation, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences & Neurosciences, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy.
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Novelli L, Barbati C, Ceccarelli F, Perricone C, Spinelli FR, Alessandri C, Valesini G, Perricone R, Conti F. CD44v3 and CD44v6 isoforms on T cells are able to discriminate different disease activity degrees and phenotypes in systemic lupus erythematosus patients. Lupus 2019; 28:621-628. [PMID: 30907297 DOI: 10.1177/0961203319838063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adhesion molecule CD44 contributes to T cell migration into target organs. A higher expression of CD44v3 and v6 isoforms has been identified on T cells from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of CD44v3/v6 on T cells of SLE patients in order to evaluate their correlation with clinical features. METHODS Sixteen healthy subjects (HSs) and 33 SLE female patients were enrolled. Fifteen patients were in remission (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index-2000 (SLEDAI-2K) = 0) and 18 patients had an active disease (SLEDAI-2K ≥ 4). Experiments were conducted by flow cytometry. RESULTS Expression of CD44v3 on CD4+ and CD8+ T cells was higher in active patients compared to HSs ( p = 0.0097 and p = 0.0096). CD44v3 on CD8+ T cells was also higher in active patients compared to patients in remission ( p = 0.038). CD44v6 was higher on CD4+ and CD8+ T cells from active patients compared to HSs ( p = 0.003 and p = 0.0036) and to patients in remission ( p = 0.01 and p = 0.02). In active patients the ratio CD44v3/v6 was unbalanced towards isoform v6 on both T cell populations. In a receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, CD44v6 on CD4+ T cells was the most sensitive and specific one (specificity of 81.8%, sensitivity of 75%). Expression of CD44v6 on CD4+ and CD8+ T cells correlated with the SLEDAI-2K ( p = 0.03, r = 0.38 and p = 0.02, r = 0.39). CD44v6 and CD44v3 on CD8+ T cells associated with nephritis and arthritis ( p = 0.047 and p = 0.023). CONCLUSIONS CD44v3/v6 can be used as biomarkers of disease activity and phenotypes; isoform v6 on CD4+ T cells can be useful as a diagnostic biomarker.
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- L Novelli
- 1 Lupus Clinic, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Lupus Clinic, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Lupus Clinic, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Lupus Clinic, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Lupus Clinic, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Lupus Clinic, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Lupus Clinic, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- 2 Rheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of "Medicina dei Sistemi", University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Lupus Clinic, Rheumatology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Riva G, Villanova M, Francia G, Valotto G, Mezzetto L, Toaiari M, Eccher A, Novelli L. Lymphnode metastasis of thyroid cancer misinterpreted as lateral aberrant thyroid 40 years before identification of primary tumor. Case report and review of the literature. Pathologica 2018; 110:313-315. [PMID: 30799444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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The differential diagnosis between lateral ectopic thyroid tissue with orthotopic normal gland and metastatic thyroid carcinoma is challenging. Lateral cervical site is a very rare location for ectopic tissue since only a few cases have been reported. The peculiarity of this clinical case is the finding of a thyroid carcinoma forty years after surgical resection of the ectopic thyroid lesion. This asynchronous association, never reported in literature, raises the question of the differential diagnosis between a true ectopic aberrant thyroid and an early lymph node metastasis from an occult thyroid carcinoma, evident in the primitive site many years later. Several elements, which will be matter of discussion, seem to favour the latter hypothesis. This case, although isolated, suggests that any lateral cervical mass, comprising thyroid tissue, should be regarded as a metastasis of thyroid carcinoma until proven otherwise. Carefull investigation of thyroid gland is mandatory.
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- G Riva
- Department of Pathology and Diagnostic, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostic, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostic, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostic, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostic, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostic, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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Skalamera I, Foppa C, Novelli L, Staderini F, Badii B, Montanelli P, Nelli T, Coratti F, Taddei A, Cianchi F. Epithelial mesenchymal transition related proteins as predictors of outcome in gastric cancer in caucasian patients. Eur J Surg Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.07.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Riva G, Villanova M, Cima L, Ghimenton C, Bronzoni C, Colombari R, Crestani M, Sina S, Brunelli M, D'Errico A, Montin U, Novelli L, Eccher A. Oil Red O Is a Useful Tool to Assess Donor Liver Steatosis on Frozen Sections During Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:3539-3543. [PMID: 30577233 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Oil Red O is a useful tool to assess donor liver steatosis on frozen sections during transplantation. Steatosis is a frequent finding in liver evaluation during transplantation, accounting for 9% to 26% of biopsied donor liver. The degree of macrovesicular steatosis is classified as mild, moderate, and severe; the latter is considered an absolute contraindication to liver transplantation because it is associated with poor allograft outcome. Because of the scarcity of organs, there is a debate whether livers with less severe macrovesicular steatosis are still suitable for transplant. Consequently, tools or methods that allow a more accurate intraoperative assessment of steatosis on frozen sections are mandatory. The aim of this study is to improve intraoperative evaluation of steatosis during transplantation using Oil Red O stain on liver biopsies. METHODS Twenty consecutive liver biopsies of donors were collected during transplantation procedures from September 2017 to February 2018 at the Institute of Pathology of the University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Italy. Each liver biopsy was cut at a different thickness (3, 5, and 8 μm) and stained with both Oil Red O and conventional hematoxylin and eosin for intraoperative consultation. The degree (percentage of hepatocytes involved) of fatty changes was recorded. The results obtained during the intraoperative consultation were finally compared with the formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded permanent section. RESULTS Assessment of steatosis on hematoxylin and eosin frozen sections was reported as mild in 17 cases (85%), moderate in 2 cases (10%) and severe in 1 case (5%). Oil Red O frozen sections reported the following results: mild steatosis in 16 cases (80%), moderate in 2 cases (10%), and severe in 2 cases (10%). The percentage of liver steatosis obtained with Oil Red O was consistent in all cases with that of the permanent sections. The staining procedure for Oil Red O required approximately 18 minutes. CONCLUSIONS Oil Red O special stain is a fast and inexpensive tool to improve the assessment of steatosis on frozen biopsies during liver transplantation.
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- G Riva
- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Science, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology, Fracastoro Hospital of San Bonifacio, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Specialty, Diagnostic and Experimental Medicine, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Science, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Conigliaro P, Chimenti M, Triggianese P, Sunzini F, Novelli L, Perricone C, Perricone R. Autoantibodies in inflammatory arthritis. Autoimmun Rev 2016; 15:673-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2016.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2016] [Accepted: 02/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Conigliaro P, Canofari C, Draghessi G, Triggianese P, Valeri C, Novelli L, Aloe G, Cesareo M, Perricone R. THU0350 Morphological Alteration of The Retinal Posterior Pole and Functional Eye Impairment in Patients Affected by Systemic Lupus Erythematous and Sjögren Syndrome. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.2854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Chimenti M, Triggianese P, Tonelli M, Conigliaro P, Gigliucci G, Novelli L, Sunzini F, Perricone R. AB1026 Achieving Minimal Disease Activity and Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Treated Continuously with TNF Inhibitors for 2 Years in The Real Life. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.2249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Mayer J, Tacher V, Novelli L, Djabbari M, You K, Chiaradia M, Deux JF, Kobeiter H. Post-procedure bleeding in interventional radiology. Diagn Interv Imaging 2015; 96:833-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2015.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2015] [Accepted: 06/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Chiaradia M, Novelli L, Deux JF, Tacher V, Mayer J, You K, Djabbari M, Luciani A, Rahmouni A, Kobeiter H. Ruptured visceral artery aneurysms. Diagn Interv Imaging 2015; 96:797-806. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2015.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ballanti E, Conigliaro P, Chimenti M, Barbato C, Kroegler B, Di Muzio G, Guarino M, Triggianese P, Gigliucci G, Novelli L, Duca I, Perricone R. THU0281 Use of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Therapy in Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis and Concurrent History of Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C Infection: A Retrospective Analysis of 44 Patients. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.3170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Di Muzio G, Perricone C, Ballanti E, Kroegler B, Greco E, Novelli L, Conigliaro P, Cipriani P, Giacomelli R, Perricone R. Complement system and rheumatoid arthritis: relationships with autoantibodies, serological, clinical features, and anti-TNF treatment. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2011; 24:357-66. [PMID: 21658310 DOI: 10.1177/039463201102400209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Autoantibodies (rheumatoid factor, RF; anti-citrullinated-protein antibodies, ACPA) and complement system are involved in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ACPA and anti-TNF agents are capable of in vitro modulating complement activity. We investigated the relationships between complement, autoantibodies, and anti-TNF treatment in vivo. One-hundred fourteen RA patients (89F/25M), diagnosed according to 1987 ACR criteria, and 30 healthy controls were enrolled. Serological analysis included ESR, CRP, complement C3, C4 and CH50, RF and ACPA (ELISA, cut-off>20 U/ml). Split-products (SP) of C3 and B were studied by immunoelectrophoresis/counterimmunoelectrophoresis. Seventy-six patients started anti-TNF treatment and were studied at baseline and after 22 weeks. Disease activity was measured with DAS28 and response to therapy with EULAR criteria. At baseline, RA patients showed significantly higher levels of C3 and C4 than controls (C3 127.9±26.5 vs 110±25 mg/dl, P=0.0012; C4 29.7±10.2 vs 22.7±8.3mg/dl, P=0.0003). No differences in C3, C4 and CH50 levels were observed between ACPA+ (n=76) and ACPA- (n=38) patients. After 22 weeks of anti-TNF, C3, C4 and RF were significantly reduced (P<0.003, <0.005 and <0.04, respectively) and RF changes showed negative correlation with CH50. SP of C3 and B were observed neither at baseline nor after 22 weeks. DAS28 significantly improved after 22 weeks. Patients showing higher baseline C3 or lower reduction of C3 levels after 22 weeks had a worse EULAR outcome (X2=22.793, P<0.001). RF levels seem to correlate with complement CH50. The presence of high levels of C3 in RA patients may reflect a pro-inflammatory status and represent a negative prognostic factor for anti-TNF therapy.
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- G Di Muzio
- Rheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Perricone C, De Carolis C, Giacomelli R, Greco E, Cipriani P, Ballanti E, Novelli L, Perricone R. Inhibition of the Complement System by Glutathione: Molecular Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Implications. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2011; 24:63-8. [DOI: 10.1177/039463201102400108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Glutathione (GSH), a component of the antioxidant defence system, plays a role in autoimmunity and the complement system is often responsible for tissue damage in autoimmune diseases. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of GSH on the complement system. The complement system was examined in the normal human sera (NHS) of 30 healthy subjects. Increasing quantities of GSH (1, 2, 10, 20 mg) were incubated in 1 ml of each NHS. The mixtures were evaluated for complement activities (THC, CPA and APA) and for the presence of cleavage fragments of activation of C3 and B. GSH was also incubated with human complement in the presence of classical and alternative pathway activators. The results showed an inhibitory effect of GSH on the complement system starting from a dosage of GSH≥1 mg/ml. Indeed, when NHS was incubated with GSH at such dosage, a significant reduction of the complement activities THC, CPA, and APA was observed (P<0.0001, P<0.005, P=NS, respectively), and no cleavage fragments of C3 or B were found. Further analysis demonstrated that the inhibition was exerted on C3-9 and to a lower extent on classical and alternative pathway C3-convertases. Our results indicate that GSH is capable of inhibiting the complement system. These findings are relevant for the design of interventions aimed at modulation of GSH metabolism to inhibit complement-mediated damage in autoimmune diseases.
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- C. Perricone
- Rheumatology, Clinical and Medical Therapy Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome
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- S. Giovanni Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rome
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- Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila
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- Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Perricone C, Agmon-Levin N, Shoenfeld N, de Carolis C, Guarino MD, Gigliucci G, Milana I, Novelli L, Valesini G, Perricone R, Shoenfeld Y. Evidence of impaired sense of smell in hereditary angioedema. Allergy 2011; 66:149-54. [PMID: 20649895 DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2010.02453.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal-dominant disorder resulting from C1-inhibitor (C1INH) deficiency. Smell impairments were found in patients affected with systemic lupus erythematosus, that, similarly to HAE, is characterized by the activation of the classical complement pathway with C4 consumption. In this study, we aimed at evaluating the sense of smell in patients with HAE. METHODS Thirty patients with HAE and 30 healthy age- and sex-matched controls were evaluated for olfactory functions using the 3-stages Sniffin'-Sticks kit (threshold, discrimination, and identification [TDI]). TDI scores were analyzed according to complement levels (C1INH, C3, C4 and CH50), Beck depression inventory (BDI-II) and danazol treatment. RESULTS A significant decrease in olfactory function was observed in patients affected with HAE compared with controls in total TDI score (P < 0.001), and in the discrimination (P < 0.001) and identification scores (P = 0.012). Anosmia was present only in patients with HAE (3.3%) who also exhibited more frequently hyposmia (53.3%vs 3.3%, P < 0.0001). Complement levels were reduced in patients with HAE. C4 serum levels showed positive correlation with total TDI score (P < 0.001), and with discrimination (P = 0.002) and identification (P = 0.011) scores. CH50 complement levels showed positive correlation with total TDI score (P < 0.001), and with threshold (P = 0.002) and discrimination (P = 0.011) scores. Sex, age, danazol treatment, BDI-II scores were not different between the patients and controls and did not influence TDI scores significantly. CONCLUSION Evidence for an impaired sense of smell was found in patients with HAE. The reduction in olfactory function in these cases seems to correlate with complement C4 and CH50 levels. Immune and genetic mechanisms might play a role in this defect.
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- C Perricone
- Reumatologia, Dipartimento di Clinica e Terapia Medica, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy.
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Asthma is associated with several comorbidities but the magnitude of the association has not been clearly defined. We aimed to examine the relationship between asthma and comorbidities using information obtained from the Health Search Database (HSD) owned by the Italian College of General Practitioners (Società Italiana Medici Generici, Florence, Italy). We conducted a population-based retrospective study using information obtained from the HSD. The software system used codes of all the diagnostic records using the 9th revision of the International Classification of Diseases. Asthma appeared to be weakly associated with cardiovascular and hypertensive diseases. Intriguingly, the odds ratio of acute or old myocardial infarction was 0.84 (95% CI 0.77-0.91). Asthma was also weakly associated with depression, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, osteoporosis and rhinosinusitis. In contrast, it was strongly associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and, particularly, allergic rhinitis. Age did not influence the association of asthma with comorbidities whereas sex had a different impact according to the specific comorbidity. Our results indicate that asthma is weakly associated with several comorbidities, whereas its association with allergic rhinitis or GORD is stronger.
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- M Cazzola
- Cattedra di Malattie Respiratorie, Dipartimento di Medicina Interna, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, IT-00133 Rome, Italy.
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Miccoli P, Minuto MN, Paggini R, Rucci P, Oppo A, Donatini G, Golia F, Novelli L, Carlini M, Dell'Osso L. The impact of thyroidectomy on psychiatric symptoms and quality of life. J Endocrinol Invest 2007; 30:853-9. [PMID: 18075288 DOI: 10.1007/bf03349227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Existing trials investigated the impact of medical treatment of thyroid disorders on health-related quality of life (QOL) and psychiatric symptoms. The aim of this prospective study is to analyze the impact of thyroid surgery on QOL and severity of psychiatric symptoms. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-seven patients undergoing thyroid surgery (TS) were assessed before thyroidectomy (T0) and 37 also after surgery, >or=6 months after euthyroidism was achieved (T1). QOL and psychiatric symptoms were evaluated at T0 and T1 using the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form Survey (SF-36) and the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90-R). Scores at T0 were compared with those of patients undergoing surgery for non-thyroidal disease and the SF-36 scores were also compared with the normative Italian sample. Changes in QOL and psychiatric symptoms between T0 and T1 were also examined. RESULTS Health-related QOL in TS patients before surgery was poorer than in the comparison group on the SF-36 mental component summary measure and social functioning. Mental health improved significantly after surgery but social functioning remained markedly impaired. A significant reduction in the severity of psychiatric symptoms was observed. DISCUSSION Our results indicate that even long after euthyroidism is achieved after surgery, patients show a significant improvement of mental health and a reduction of psychiatric symptoms. Nevertheless, patients continue to have a poorer QOL compared to the Italian normative sample.
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- P Miccoli
- Department of Surgery, University of Pisa, 56100 Pisa, Italy
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Novelli G, Rossi M, Poli L, Predagostini R, Iappelli M, Morabito V, Lai Q, Novelli L, Mennini G, Corradini SG, Berloco PB. Intractable pruritus in patients with hepatitis C virus. Transplant Proc 2006; 38:1089-91. [PMID: 16757273 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.03.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Intractable pruritus is one of the most common symptoms of chronic liver disease, especially experienced by patients with prolonged cholestasis. It can become the most distressing symptom in patients affected by chronic liver disease, causing a reduction in quality of life, interfering with daily activities, and leading to sleep deprivation or contributing to psychological disturbances up to suicide ideation. Therefore, pruritus that does not respond to medical therapy is an indication for liver transplantation. We treated nine patients with hepatitis C virus affected by intractable pruritus with the molecular adsorbent recirculating system. In each patient, liver function, renal function, and hemodynamic variables were evaluated before and after the treatment. Before undergoing the treatment each patient underwent abdominal ultrasound or computed tomography scan to exclude organic causes for pruritus. We observed a decrease in total bilirubin, creatinine, and bile acids together with a significant improvement in Visual Analog Scale for staging of pruritus in all the patients. Due to the small number of patients the results were not significant.
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Novelli G, Rossi M, Pretagostini M, Pugliese F, Ruberto F, Novelli L, Nudo F, Bussotti A, Corradini S, Martelli S, Berloco PB. One hundred sixteen cases of acute liver failure treated with MARS. Transplant Proc 2006; 37:2557-9. [PMID: 16182742 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The various definitions of acute liver failure do not accurately reflect the differences in clinical signs and prognosis. Liver support devices to improve the clinical condition before liver transplantation (LT) were used in 13 patients with primary nonfunction, 24 with fulminant hepatitis, 17 were affected by delayed nonfunction, and 56 of acute on chronic hepatic failure. The average age of these patients was 41.8 years. The average number of applications of molecular absorbing recirculating system (MARS) was about 6 (range: 1-24). The mean length of application was about 9 hours (range: 8-20). MARS treatment was carried out in HLF patients with continuous acute-on-chronic hepatic failure dialisate flow similar to continuous veno venus hemofiltration (CVVH), albumin flow < 20% of hematic flow, heparin 5/10 UI/kg. In acute on chronic hepatic failure (AoCHF) patients, 6- to 11-hour (average 8.5) treatments were performed for a minimum of three treatments. The majority of patients were treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Laboratory results were also monitored and showed progressive modification: bilirubin (before treatment 22.37 +/- 11.6 mg/dL, after treatment 11.36 +/- 7.5 mg/dL) and ammonium (before treatment 238.2 +/- 19 microg/dL, after treatment 115.4 +/- 12 microg/dL) showed significant change (P < .01). Lactates (before treatment 3.48 +/- 1.3 mmol/L, after treatment 1.76 +/- 1.1 mmol/L) and creatinine (before treatment 2.36 +/- 0.18 mg/dL, after treatment 1.26 +/- 0.67 mg/dL) also showed significant changes (P < .02 and P < .04). Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) went from 8.6 +/- 1.4 to 11.9 +/- 3.9 (P < .05). The mean middle cerebral artery flow (V media) went from 46 cm/s/26-59) to 73 cm/s (52-106) representing decreased cerebral edema, a difference that was not significant. INR scores (before treatment 2.4 after treatment 1.8) also showed no significant change. The MARS can be applied with tolerability for long periods for patients with PDF and FH as a bridge to transplant. In patients with PDF, it is used for a waiting recovery of the transplanted organ. Therefore MARS can also limit the necessity to perform further transplants.
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- G Novelli
- Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
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Gori F, Anichini C, Novelli L, Pedemonte E, Tozzini S, Dini S. [Approach to the study of vasculitides: general aspects and classification]. Pathologica 2005; 97:369-75. [PMID: 16619978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023] Open
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Since etiology and pathogenesis of most systemic and/or isolated vasculitides are unknown, any attempt to make a rational classification of these entities is far from being perfect. Vasculitis may be a primary disease or it may be associated with connective tissue diseases, infectious diseases, neoplasms, drug assumption, allograft rejection and so on. As secondary vasculitides constitute the majority of cases, diagnosis of primary vasculitis is made by exclusion. At the present time, the 1993 Chapel Hill Consensus Conference on Nomenclature of Primary Vasculitides provides a useful guide to clinician and pathologist for evaluating a patient with an idiopathic form of vasculitis. This classification is based on the predominant size of vessels affected and describes the main clinico-pathologic features of the various clearly defined types of systemic vasculitis. Though it suffers from omissions and contradictions, in routine practice it is of great help to distinguish diseases in this intriguing chapter of pathology.
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- Dipartimento di Patologia Umana ed Oncologia, Università di Firenze, Azienda Ospedaliera di Pistoia.
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Novelli G, Rossi M, Ferretti G, Nudo F, Bussotti A, Mennini G, Novelli L, Ferretti S, Antonellis F, Martelli S, Berloco PB. Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System Treatment for Acute Hepatic Failure in Patients With Hepatitis B Undergoing Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Transplant Proc 2005; 37:2560-2. [PMID: 16182743 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.06.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in hepatitis B surface (HBsAg) antigen-positive patients treated with chemotherapy. Because the hepatitis is related to HBV virological reactivation, application of effective antiviral therapy, such as Lamivudine, has been attempted. Despite the use of these antiviral agents at the time of clinical hepatitis, some HBsAg-positive patients still develop hepatic failure and die. We used the Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS) (MARS Monitor; Teraklin AG, Rostock, Germany) to treat 5 HBsAg-positive lymphoma patients with acute hepatic failure due to chemotherapy despite lamivudine treatment. Before and after each treatment we monitored the parameters of neurological status (EEG, cerebral CT and Glasgow coma score), hemodynamic parameters, acid-base equilibrium and blood gases as well as hepatic and renal function. The inclusion criteria were these of the King's College Hospital. Statistical analysis by Student t method showed significant results (P < .01). Three of 5 patients are alive without signs of reactivation of viral or hematological diseases at 1 year follow-up. The 2 patients died because MARS treatment was started too late, with Glascow coma score grade IV, hemodynamic instability, and mechanical ventilator assistance. Despite the limited number of cases, we believe that MARS can be applied to patients with a high tolerance and yield good results, but the treatment has to start at the first signs of hepatic failure.
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- G Novelli
- Centro Trapianti di Organ, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Università degli Studi La Sapienza Roma, Rome, Italy
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Mines D, Hill D, Yu H, Novelli L. Prevalence of risk factors for suicide in patients prescribed venlafaxine, fluoxetine, and citalopram. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2005; 14:367-72. [PMID: 15883980 DOI: 10.1002/pds.1095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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PURPOSE Three recent observational studies reported that the risk of fatal overdose is greater with venlafaxine than SSRI use. It is not clear whether patient factors could account for this finding. We evaluated whether risk factors for suicide are more prevalent among patients prescribed venlafaxine than patients prescribed fluoxetine or citalopram. METHODS Using data from the UK General Practice Research Database (GPRD), we identified patients who were first prescribed any of the three drugs between January 1995 and April 2002. We ascertained risk factors for suicide documented in the 1 year before that first prescription. Separate analyses compared venlafaxine (N = 27 096) and fluoxetine (N = 134 996) cohorts, and venlafaxine and citalopram (N = 52 035) cohorts. RESULTS Previous suicidal behaviors were documented for 1.0% of the venlafaxine cohort compared to 0.4% of the fluoxetine cohort (OR 2.8, 95%CI: 2.4, 3.2) and 0.4% citalopram cohorts (OR 2.4, 95%CI: 2.0, 2.9). 72.5% of venlafaxine patients had been prescribed at least one other antidepressant compared to 27.6% of fluoxetine (OR 6.9, 95%CI: 6.7, 7.1) and 39.5% of citalopram (OR 4.0, 95%CI: 3.9, 4.2) patients. Venlafaxine patients were also four to six times as likely to have been previously hospitalized for depression. CONCLUSION In the UK, venlafaxine has been selectively prescribed to a patient population with a higher burden of suicide risk factors than patients prescribed fluoxetine and citalopram. Unless baseline population differences are accounted for, observational studies that compare the risk of suicide in patients receiving these agents may produce biased results.
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- Daniel Mines
- Global Safety Surveillance and Epidemiology, Wyeth Research, Collegeville, PA 19426-3930, USA.
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Messerini L, Novelli L, Comin CE. Microvessel density and clinicopathological characteristics in hepatitis C virus and hepatitis B virus related hepatocellular carcinoma. J Clin Pathol 2004; 57:867-71. [PMID: 15280410 PMCID: PMC1770375 DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2003.015784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIMS To compare intratumorous microvessel density (MVD) and clinicopathological features in two different groups of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), namely: hepatitis B virus (HBV) related HCC (B-HCC) and HCV related HCC (C-HCC). METHODS Fifty consecutive cases each of B-HCC and of C-HCC were studied. Microvessel numbers were assessed by staining for the antigen CD34; in each case, three areas with the highest numbers of microvessels were counted in both the intratumorous and the surrounding non-tumorous tissue; the mean value represented the final MVD. RESULTS Patients with B-HCC were significantly younger than those with C-HCC (mean age, 60.1 (SD, 4.1) v 66.4 (4.3) years); no significant differences were seen for sex or Child's class distribution. The tumour diameter was larger in B-HCCs than in C-HCCs (mean, 5.6 (SD, 1.8) v 3.8 (1.8) cm). Tumour microsatellite formation was significantly higher in C-HCCs (12 v 4 cases). No differences were found for histological subtype, degree of differentiation, tumour encapsulation, and vascular invasion. The mean MVD value was significantly higher in tumorous (mean, 54 (SD, 13.8) v 38 (8.9)) and in the surrounding non-tumorous liver tissue (mean, 15 (SD, 4.3) v 7 (3.1)) of C-HCCs. CONCLUSIONS C-HCCs present as smaller tumours in older patients, with a higher incidence of tumour microsatellite formation and higher MVD values both in the tumorous and the non-tumorous areas, suggesting a link between HCV infection, angiogenesis, and hepatocarcinogenesis.
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- L Messerini
- Department of Human Pathology and Oncology, University of Florence Medical School, Viale G.B. Morgagni, 85, 50134 Florence, Italy
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Novelli G, Rossi M, Pretagostini R, Novelli L, Poli L, Nudo F, lappelli M, Ferretti G, Pugliese F, Berloco P. IMPROVEMENT ON 66 PATIENTS WITH HEPATIC FAILURE TREATED WITH MARS (MOLECULAR ABSORBENT RECIRCULATING SYSTEM). ASAIO J 2003. [DOI: 10.1097/00002480-200303000-00255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Papi G, Corrado S, Cesinaro AM, Novelli L, Smerieri A, Carapezzi C. Riedel's thyroiditis: clinical, pathological and imaging features. Int J Clin Pract 2002; 56:65-7. [PMID: 11831840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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Riedel's thyroiditis (RT) is an extremely rare form of chronic thyroiditis, characterised by a fibroinflammatory process which partially destroys the thyroid, often involving surrounding tissues. We describe an unusual case of RT in a 38-year-old woman, and discuss its typical clinical, pathological, ultrasound, radionuclide scanning and magnetic resonance findings. We conclude that the diagnosis of RT is highly suggestive in the presence of a hard gland (or nodule), fixed to adjacent structures; 'cold' on Tc99 scan; hypoechoic with absence of vascular flow, invading the adjacent neck structures on ultrasound; hypointense in T1- and T2-weighted MR images; and showing fibrous tissue fragments with inflammatory cells at cytological examination. Thyroidectomy has to be performed to confirm the diagnosis and to relieve pressure symptoms.
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- Hesperia Tiroide Centre, Hesperia Hospital, Modena, Italy
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A case of primary pulmonary rhabdomyosarcoma occurring in a 62-year-old man is reported, and a review of the literature is presented. The tumor affected the left upper lobe and involved the mediastinal lymph nodes. Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural studies supported the myogenic phenotype of the neoplasm. A left pneumonectomy was performed with complete surgical removal of the tumor. Postoperative radiotherapy was carried out. The patient is currently alive and free of disease 9 months after operation. Despite the rarity of primary pulmonary rhabdomyosarcoma, this tumor should be differentiated from other poorly differentiated pulmonary neoplasms and from metastatic sarcomas.
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- C E Comin
- Dipartimento di Patologia Umana ed Oncologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italia
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Comin CE, Novelli L, Boddi V, Paglierani M, Dini S. Calretinin, thrombomodulin, CEA, and CD15: a useful combination of immunohistochemical markers for differentiating pleural epithelial mesothelioma from peripheral pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Hum Pathol 2001; 32:529-36. [PMID: 11381372 DOI: 10.1053/hupa.2001.24329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The distinction between pleural epithelial mesothelioma and peripheral lung adenocarcinoma involving the pleura is still an important diagnostic problem for surgical pathologists. The aim of our study was to identify the most specific and sensitive markers for the positive identification of mesothelioma to select a limited, appropriate panel of antibodies to differentiate between mesothelioma and adenocarcinoma. Forty-two cases of epithelial mesotheliomas and 23 cases of pulmonary adenocarcinomas were stained with the following antibodies: anticalretinin, antithrombomodulin, anti-CD44H, and monoclonal antibody HBME-1. We also studied the value of other markers in current use: cytokeratins AE1/AE3 and CAM5.2, epithelial membrane antigen (EMA), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), Ber-EP4, B72.3, and CD15. Of the mesotheliomas, 42 stained for calretinin, 39 (92.8%) for thrombomodulin, 42 stained for CD44H, and 41 (97.6%) stained for HBME-1. Among negative markers, 4 (9.5%) mesothelioma cases stained for CEA, 5 (11.9%) stained for Ber-EP4, 6 (14.2%) stained for B72.3, and 2 (4.7%) stained for CD15. Of the lung adenocarcinomas, 2 (8.7%) cases showed reactivity for calretinin, 5 (21.7%) for thrombomodulin, 13 (56.5%) for CD44H, all for HBME-1, 22 (95.6%) for CEA, 22 (95.6%) for Ber-EP4, 8 (34.7%) for B72.3, and all for CD15. In conclusion, calretinin and thrombomodulin were the most specific positive mesothelial markers, whereas CD44H and HBME-1 showed high sensitivity but very low specificity. Among negative markers, we advocate the use of CEA and CD15 which were the most specific in differentiating mesotheliomas from adenocarcinomas.
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- C E Comin
- Dipartimento di Patologia Umana ed Oncologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Florence, Italy
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Drudi FM, Ricci P, Iannicelli E, Di Nardo R, Novelli L, Laghi A, Perugia G, Passariello R. [Multiple prostatic biopsies in the "gray zone" of the specific prostatic antigen]. Radiol Med 2000; 99:81-5. [PMID: 10803192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Aim of our study was to identify cases of undetected prostatic cancer in patients with normal findings at digital examination and transrectal US, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) values ranging 4-10 ng/mL. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two hundred and ninety patients were submitted to transrectal US and random bilateral prostatic biopsy; 3 samples were collected from each side of the gland using 16-Gauge thru-cut needles. Of the 290 patients who gave fully informed consent, we selected 34 whose age ranged 56 to 76 years (mean: 64). Inclusion criteria were PSA 4-10 ng/mL, PSAD cut-off 0.15, free/total PSA ratio 15-25%, and normal findings at digital examination and transrectal US. PSA velocity was calculated collecting 3 blood samples every 30 days for 2 months. RESULTS Five of the 34 selected patients (15%) had prostatic cancer, and 2 (6%) Pin (1 Pin 1 and 1 Pin 2). As for the other 27 patients, biopsy demonstrated 4 (12%) cases of prostatitis and 23 (62%) cases of BPH. PSA values increased in all patients with positive histology, versus only 6 (22%) of those with negative histology. PSAD was 0.15 or greater in 3 of 7 prostatic cancer patients. Free/total PSA ratio never exceeded the cut-off value. Gleason score ranged 2 to 4. CONCLUSIONS Our findings confirm that prostatic biopsy can detect tumors also in areas which appear normal at transrectal US and digital examination, and that PSA rate increases in patients with positive histology. Finally, the actual clinical role of prostatic biopsy relative to all other diagnostic imaging techniques remains to be defined.
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- F M Drudi
- Istituto di Radiologia II Cattedra, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma
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AIMS The purpose of this study was to establish whether the cell proliferation index assessed by the monoclonal antibody MIB-1 would correlate with survival in pleural malignant mesothelioma. METHODS AND RESULTS We studied a series of seven long-term survivors with pleural malignant mesothelioma and a group of control cases with short-term survival. All cases showed MIB-1 positive cells, and labelling indices were expressed as percentage of cells with positive nuclear immunostaining by randomly counting 1000 tumour cells. A statistically significant difference was found between MIB-1 values in the long-term survival group and the control cases with short-term survival. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that the differences in biological behaviour of malignant mesothelioma in long-term and short-term survivors may be explained in part by differences in tumour growth fraction and that proliferation index could represent an important prognostic parameter for this tumour.
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- C E Comin
- Istituto di Anatomia e Istologia Patologica, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy
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Drudi FM, Poggi R, Trenta F, Manganaro F, Novelli L, Passariello R. [Contrast media in ultrasonography. Vascular anatomy of the transplanted kidney]. Radiol Med 1998; 95:64-6. [PMID: 9687906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- F M Drudi
- II Cattedra di Radiologia, Università La Sapienza, Roma
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Gillooly M, Bothwell TH, Charlton RW, Torrance JD, Bezwoda WR, MacPhail AP, Derman DP, Novelli L, Morrall P, Mayet F. Factors affecting the absorption of iron from cereals. Br J Nutr 1984; 51:37-46. [PMID: 6317009 DOI: 10.1079/bjn19840007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
Non-haem-iron absorption from a variety of cereal and fibre meals was measured in parous Indian women, using the erythrocyte utilization of radioactive Fe method. The present study was undertaken to establish whether alteration of the phytate and polyphenol contents of sorghum (Sorghum vulgare) affected Fe absorption from sorghum meals, and to assess the influence of fibre on Fe absorption. Removing the outer layers of sorghum grain by pearling reduced the polyphenol and phytate contents by 96 and 92% respectively. This treatment significantly increased the geometric mean Fe absorption from 0.017 to 0.035 (t 3.9, P less than 0.005). The geometric mean Fe absorption from a sorghum cultivar that lacked polyphenols (albino sorghum) was 0.043, which was significantly greater than the 0.019 absorbed from bird-proof sorghum, a cultivar with a high polyphenol content (t 2.83, P less than 0.05). Fe was less well absorbed from the phytate-rich pearlings of the albino sorghum than from the pearled albino sorghum (0.015 v. 0.035 (t 8.4, P less than 0.0005]. Addition of sodium phytate to a highly Fe-bioavailable broccoli (Brassica oleracea) meal reduced Fe absorption from 0.185 to 0.037. The geometric mean Fe absorption from malted sorghum porridge was 0.024 when 9.5 mg ascorbic acid were added and 0.094 when the ascorbic acid was increased to 50 mg (t 3.33, P less than 0.005). This enhancing effect of 50 mg ascorbic acid was significantly depressed to 0.04 by tea (t 38.1, P less than 0.0005).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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