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Piccolo R, Angellotti D, Simonetti F, Leone A, Avvedimento M, Bardi L, Fortunato G, Spaccarotella CAM, Franzone A, Esposito G. Evidence Supporting Criteria for Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction in Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. J Am Coll Cardiol 2024; 83:1713-1715. [PMID: 38658110 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.02.038] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Raffaele Piccolo
- University of Naples Federico II and CEINGE S.C.a r.l. Advanced Biotechnology, Naples, Italy.
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- University of Naples Federico II and CEINGE S.C.a r.l. Advanced Biotechnology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II and CEINGE S.C.a r.l. Advanced Biotechnology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II and CEINGE S.C.a r.l. Advanced Biotechnology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II and CEINGE S.C.a r.l. Advanced Biotechnology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II and CEINGE S.C.a r.l. Advanced Biotechnology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II and CEINGE S.C.a r.l. Advanced Biotechnology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II and CEINGE S.C.a r.l. Advanced Biotechnology, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples Federico II and CEINGE S.C.a r.l. Advanced Biotechnology, Naples, Italy
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Giordano A, Mas-Peiro S, Fichtlscherer S, Schaefer A, Beyer M, Maisano F, Ascione G, Buzzatti N, Teles R, Brito J, Albuquerque F, Sondergaard L, Vanhaverbeke M, Quagliana A, Costa G, Barbanti M, Ferraro P, Morello A, Cimmino M, Albanese M, Pepe M, Bardi L, Giordano S, Cittadini A, Corcione N, Biondi-Zoccai G. Long-term outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve implantation with the Portico self-expanding valve. Clin Res Cardiol 2024; 113:86-93. [PMID: 37391628 PMCID: PMC10808416 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-023-02252-x] [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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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AIM Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a mainstay in the management of severe aortic valve stenosis in elderly patients, but there is uncertainty on their long-term effectiveness. We aimed to assess the long-term outcome of patients undergoing TAVI with the Portico valve. METHODS We retrospectively collected the data on patients in whom TAVI with Portico was attempted from 7 high-volume centres. Only patients theoretically eligible for 3 or more years of follow-up were included. Clinical outcomes, including death, stroke, myocardial infarction, reintervention for valve degeneration and hemodynamic valve performance were systematically assessed. RESULTS A total of 803 patients were included, with 504 (62.8%) women, mean age of 82 years, median EuroSCORE II of 3.1%, and 386 (48.1%) subjects at low/moderate risk. The median follow-up was 3.0 years (3.0; 4.0). The composite of death, stroke, myocardial infarction, and reintervention for valve degeneration occurred in 37.5% (95% confidence interval: 34.1-40.9%), with all-cause death in 35.1% (31.8-38.4%), stroke in 3.4% (1.3-3.4%), myocardial infarction in 1.0% (0.3-1.5%), and reintervention for valve degeneration in 1.1% (0.6-2.1%). The mean aortic valve gradient at follow-up was 8.1 ± 4.6 mmHg, and at least moderate aortic regurgitation was present in 9.1% (6.7-12.3%). Independent predictors of major adverse events or death were: peripheral artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, estimated glomerular filtration rate, atrial fibrillation, prior pacemaker implantation, EuroSCORE II, and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (all p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Portico use is associated with favorable long-term clinical outcomes. Clinical outcomes were largely impacted by baseline risk factors and surgical risk.
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- Arturo Giordano
- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery IRCCS, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery IRCCS, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery IRCCS, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital de Santa Cruz, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, Hospital de Santa Cruz, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Division of Cardiology, A.O.U. Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, A.O.U. Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Catania, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Translational Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy.
- Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Naples, Italy.
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Lembo M, Trimarco V, Izzo R, Manzi MV, Rozza F, Gallo P, Morisco C, Bardi L, Esposito G, Forzano I, Santulli G, Trimarco B. Achieving a Systolic Blood Pressure Below 130 mmHg Reduces the Incidence of Cardiovascular Events in Hypertensive Patients with Echocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2023:JPET-AR-2023-001952. [PMID: 38135511 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.123.001952] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Background: Recent reports have evidenced an increased mortality rate in hypertensive patients with electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy (ECG-LVH) achieving systolic blood pressure (SBP) <130mmHg. However, to the best of our knowledge, the actual effects of BP reduction to the {less than or equal to}130/80mmHg target on the incidence of cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients with a diagnosis of LVH based on echocardiographic-criteria (Echo-LVH) have never been determined. Methods: In order to fill this long-standing knowledge gap, we harnessed a population of 9511 hypertensive patients, followed-up for 33.6 [IQR 7.9-72.7] months. The population was divided into six groups according to the average SBP achieved during the follow-up ({less than or equal to}130, 130-to-139, and {greater than or equal to}140mmHg) and absence/presence of Echo-LVH. The primary endpoint was a composite of fatal or non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke, sudden cardiac death, heart failure requiring hospitalization, revascularization, and carotid stenting. Secondary endpoints included atrial fibrillation and transient ischemic attack. Results: During the follow-up, achieved SBP and diastolic BP (DBP) were comparable between patients with and without Echo-LVH. Strikingly, the rate of primary and secondary endpoints was significantly higher in patients with Echo-LVH and SBP>130mmHg, reaching the highest rate in the Echo-LVH group with SBP{greater than or equal to}140mmHg. By separate Cox multivariable regressions, after adjusting for potential confounders, both primary and secondary endpoints were significantly associated with SBP{greater than or equal to}140mmHg and Echo-LVH. Instead, DBP reduction {less than or equal to}80mmHg was associated with a significant increased rate of secondary events. Conclusions: In hypertensive patients with Echo-LVH, achieving an average in-treatment SBP target {less than or equal to}130mmHg has a beneficial prognostic impact on incidence of cardiovascular events. Significance Statement In contrast with recent reports, achieving in-treatment SBP≤130mmHg reduces the incidence of CV events in hypertensive patients with Echo-LVH. Reducing DBP≤80mmHg is instead associated with a higher rate of CV complications. By Cox multivariable regression models, adjusting for potential confounders, the rate of hard and soft CV events was significantly associated with Echo-LVH and SBP≥140mmHg. Our data indicate that therapeutic strategies in patients with Echo-LVH should aim at reducing SBP≤130mmHg paying attention to not reducing DBP≤80mmHg.
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, United States
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Mancusi C, Manzi MV, Lembo M, Fucile I, Basile C, Bardi L, Morisco C, De Luca N, Bossone E, Trimarco B, Izzo R, de Simone G, Esposito G. Normalization of ascending aorta dimension for body size influences pathophysiologic correlation in hypertensive patients: the Campania Salute Network. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2023; 30:1774-1780. [PMID: 37409686 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwad224] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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AIMS In the present study, we assessed correlates and their consistency of ascending aorta (AscAo) measurement in treated hypertensive patients. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 1634 patients ≥ 18 years old with available AscAo ultrasound were included. Ascending aorta was measured at end-diastole with leading edge to leading edge method, perpendicular to the long axis of the aorta in parasternal long-axis view at its maximal identifiable dimension. Correlations of AscAo and AscAo normalized for height (AscAo/HT) or body surface area (AscAo/BSA) with demographics and metabolic profile were explored. Multi-variable regression was also used to identify potential confounders influencing univariate correlations. Sensitivity analysis was performed using cardiovascular (CV) outcome. Correlations with age, estimated glomerular filtration rate, systolic blood pressure (BP), and heart rate (HR) were similar among the three aortic measures. Women exhibited smaller AscAo but larger AscAo/BSA than men with AscAo/HT offsetting the sex difference. Obesity and diabetes were associated with greater AscAo and AscAo/HT but with smaller AscAo/BSA (all P < 0.001). In multi-variable regression model, all aortic measure confirmed the sign of their relations with sex and metabolic profile independently of age, BP, and HR. In Kaplan-Mayer analysis, only dilated AscAo and AscAo/HT were significantly associated with increased risk of CV events (both P < 0.008). CONCLUSIONS Among patients with long-standing controlled systemic hypertension, magnitude of aortic remodelling is influenced by the type of the measure adopted, with physiological consistency only for AscAo and AscAo/HT, but not for AscAo/BSA.
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- Costantino Mancusi
- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Hypertension Research Center, Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Via S. Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy
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Lembo M, Pacella D, Manzi MV, Morisco C, La Mura L, Mancusi C, Bardi L, Trimarco V, Trimarco B, Izzo R, Esposito G. Hypertension-mediated organ damage involving multiple sites is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. Eur Heart J Open 2023; 3:oead102. [PMID: 37881599 PMCID: PMC10597657 DOI: 10.1093/ehjopen/oead102] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Aims Chronic pressure overload determines functional and structural alterations, leading to hypertension-mediated organ damage (HMOD), affecting multiple districts. We aim at evaluating the prognostic impact of the absence vs. presence of HMOD in one or more sites and of blood pressure (BP) and metabolic control in hypertensive patients. Methods and results The study included 7237 hypertensive patients from the Campania Salute Network Registry, followed up for 5.3 ± 4.5 years. As HMOD, we analysed the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy, carotid plaques, and chronic kidney disease (CKD-EPI ≥3 stage) and evaluated the impact of zero vs. one vs. two vs. three sites of HMOD on the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). Blood pressure control and Metabolic Score for Insulin Resistance (METS-IR) were also considered. Optimal BP control was achieved in 57.3% patients. Major adverse cardiovascular events occurred in 351 (4.8%) patients. The MACE rate in patients without HMOD was 2.7%, whereas it was 4.7, 7.9, and 9.8% in patients with one, two, and three sites with HMOD, respectively. By using Cox multivariate models, adjusted for age, BP control, mean heart rate, mean METS-IR, number of HMOD sites, and drugs, MACE was found to be significantly associated with ageing, mean METS-IR, anti-platelet therapy, and multiple sites with HMOD, whereas a negative association was found with renin-angiotensin system inhibitor drugs. Conclusion In hypertensive patients, the risk of MACE increases with the incremental number of districts involved by HMOD, independent of BP control and despite the significant impact of metabolic dysregulation. Hypertension-mediated organ damage involving multiple sites is the deleterious consequence of hypertension and dysmetabolism but, when established, it represents an independent cardiovascular risk factor for MACE occurrence.
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- Maria Lembo
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, ‘Federico II’ University, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, ‘Federico II’ University, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- International Translational Research and Medical Education (ITME) Consortium, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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Basile C, Mancusi C, Franzone A, Avvedimento M, Bardi L, Angellotti D, Castiello DS, Mariani A, Manzo R, De Luca N, Cirillo P, De Simone G, Esposito G. Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors reduce cardiovascular mortality in hypertensive patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: insights from the EffecTAVI registry. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1234368. [PMID: 37692038 PMCID: PMC10491454 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1234368] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Objectives Arterial hypertension is associated with the triggering of the renin-angiotensin system, leading to left ventricle fibrosis and worse cardiovascular outcomes. In this study, patients with comorbid arterial hypertension and severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) were selected from the EffecTAVI registry to evaluate the impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) on cardiovascular mortality. Methods We enrolled 327 patients undergoing TAVI from the EffecTAVI registry. Using Kaplan-Meier event rates and study-stratified multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models, we evaluated 2-year clinical outcomes according to the ACEI/ARB therapy status at enrollment. Results Among the included patients, 222 (67.9%) were on ACEIs/ARBs at baseline, whereas 105 (32.1%) were not. Treatment with ACEIs/ARBs was significantly associated with a 2-year decrease in the rate of cardiovascular mortality (HR = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.23-0.81, p = 0.009). This association remained stable after both multivariable adjustment and propensity score matching. Conclusion In a cohort of hypertensive patients with severe AS who were selected from the EffecTAVI registry, ACEI/ARB treatment at baseline was found to be independently associated with a lower risk of 2-year cardiovascular mortality, suggesting a potential benefit of this treatment. More trials are needed to validate this finding and to understand the full benefit of this treatment.
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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Crocetto F, Ferro M, Buonerba C, Bardi L, Dolce P, Scafuri L, Mirto BF, Verde A, Sciarra A, Barone B, Calogero A, Sagnelli C, Busetto GM, Del Giudice F, Cilio S, Sonpavde G, Di Trolio R, Della Ratta GL, Barbato G, Di Lorenzo G. Comparing Cardiovascular Adverse Events in Cancer Patients: A Meta-analysis of Combination Therapy with Angiogenesis Inhibitors and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors versus Angiogenesis Inhibitors Alone. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2023:104059. [PMID: 37353178 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2023.104059] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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Anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) agents were associated with increased risk of several cardiovascular events, while one meta-analysis did not show any significantly increased risk of cardiotoxicity associated with the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). This meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) was designed to compare cardiovascular toxicity of anti-VEGF agents plus ICI vs anti-VEGF agents without ICIs. A systematic search of the literature was conducted to include all full papers reporting about phase II and III randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in patients with solid malignancies randomized to an anti-VEGF agent plus an ICI vs. an anti-VEGF agent without an ICI. Overall incidences of cardiovascular events were compared between these two treatment groups estimating the corresponding odds ratios. This analysis suggests that ICIs may increase the risk of cardiovascular toxicities associated with anti-VEGF therapies. Further research, including real world studies, is warranted.
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- Felice Crocetto
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
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- Division of Urology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO)-IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Associazione O.R.A.-Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy; Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Associazione O.R.A.-Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy; Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Associazione O.R.A.-Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy; Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, NA, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Public Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Maternal Infant and Urological Sciences, Umberto I Polyclinic Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Advent Health Cancer Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Melanoma, Cancer Immunotherapy and Innovative Therapy, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione G. Pascale, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, "Anastasia Guerriero" Hospital, Caserta Local Health Authority, Marcianise, Caserta, Italy
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- Associazione O.R.A.-Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy; Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy; Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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Iacovelli F, Desario P, Cafaro A, Pignatelli A, Alemanni R, Montesanti R, Bortone AS, De Cillis E, De Palo M, Bardi L, Martinelli GL, Tesorio T, Cassese M, Contegiacomo G. The hemodynamic performance of balloon-expandable aortic bioprostheses in the elderly: a comparison between rapid deployment and transcatheter implantation. Hellenic J Cardiol 2022; 68:9-16. [PMID: 35863727 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2022.07.006] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical aortic valve replacement with a rapid deployment valve (RDV) is a relatively recent treatment option. Aim of this study was to compare the hemodynamic performance of balloon-expandable (BE)-RDVs and BE-transcatheter heart valves (THVs) in a high surgical risk and frail-elderly population. METHODS BE-THVs and BE-RDVs were respectively implanted in 138 and 47 patients, all older than 75 years and with a Canadian Study of Health and Aging category of 5 or above. Echocardiographic assessment was performed at discharge and at six months. RESULTS At discharge, transprosthetic pressure gradients and indexed effective orifice area (iEOA) were similar in both cohorts. At six-month follow-up, BE-RDV showed lower peak (14.69 vs 20.86 mmHg; p <0.001) and mean (7.82 vs 11.83 mmHg; p <0.001) gradients, as well as larger iEOA (1.05 vs 0.84 cm2/m2; p <0.001). Similar findings were also shown considering only small sized valves. Moderate-to-severe paravalvular leakage was more prevalent in BE-THVs at discharge (14.49 vs 0.00%; p=0.032) and, considering exclusively small prostheses, at six months too (57.69 vs 15.00%; p=0.014). Nevertheless, BE-THVs determined amelioration in left ventricular ejection fraction (53.79 vs 60.14%; p <0.001), pulmonary artery systolic pressure (35.81 vs 33.15 mmHg; p=0.042) and tricuspid regurgitation severity (40.58 vs 19.57%; p=0.031) from discharge to mid-term follow-up. CONCLUSIONS BE-RDVs showed better hemodynamic performance, especially when implanted in small annulus. Despite their worse baseline conditions, transcatheter patients still exhibited a greater improvement of their echocardiographic profile at mid-term follow-up.
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- Fortunato Iacovelli
- Division of University Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinico University Hospital, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy; Division of Cardiology, "SS. Annunziata" Hospital, Via Francesco Bruno 1, 74121 Taranto, Italy.
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- Division of University Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinico University Hospital, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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- Division of Cardiology, "V. Fazzi" Hospital, Piazza Filippo Muratore, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Interventional Cardiology Service, "Anthea" Clinic, GVM Care & Research, Via Camillo Rosalba 35/37, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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- Division of Heart Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care Department, "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza" Research Hospital, Viale Cappuccini, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.
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- Division of Heart Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care Department, "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza" Research Hospital, Viale Cappuccini, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.
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- Division of University Heart Surgery, Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinico University Hospital, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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- Division of University Heart Surgery, Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinico University Hospital, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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- Division of University Heart Surgery, Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinico University Hospital, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Division of Heart Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, "MultiMedica" Research Hospital, Via Milanese 300, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni, Italy.
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- Interventional Cardiology Service, "Montevergine" Clinic, Via Mario Malzoni, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy.
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- Division of Heart Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care Department, "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza" Research Hospital, Viale Cappuccini, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.
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- Interventional Cardiology Service, "Anthea" Clinic, GVM Care & Research, Via Camillo Rosalba 35/37, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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Corcione N, Berni A, Ferraro P, Morello A, Cimmino M, Albanese M, Nestola L, Bardi L, Pepe M, Giordano S, Biondi-Zoccai G, Rigattieri S, Giovannelli F, Giordano A. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation with the novel-generation Navitor device: Procedural and early outcomes. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2022; 100:114-119. [PMID: 35557027 PMCID: PMC9546195 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has proved beneficial in patients with severe aortic stenosis, especially when second‐generation devices are used. We aimed at reporting our experience with Navitor, a third‐generation device characterized by intrannular, large cell, and cuffed design, as well as high deliverability and minimization of paravalvular leak. Between June and December 2021, a total of 39 patients underwent TAVI with Navitor, representing 20% of all TAVI cases. Mean age was 80.0 ± 6.7 years, and 14 (36.8%) women were included. Severe aortic stenosis was the most common indication to TAVI (37 [97.4%] cases), whereas 2 (5.3%) individuals were at low surgical risk. Device and procedural success was obtained in all patients, with a total hospital stay of 6.6 ± 4.5 days. One (2.9%) patient required permanent pacemaker implantation, but no other hospital events occurred. At 1‐month follow‐up, a cardiac death was adjudicated in an 87‐year‐old man who had been at high surgical risk. Echocardiographic follow‐up showed no case of moderate or severe aortic regurgitation, with mild regurgitation in 18 (47%), and none or trace regurgitation in 20 (53%). The Navitor device, thanks to its unique features, is a very promising technology suitable to further expand indications and risk‐benefit profile of TAVI.
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- Nicola Corcione
- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), Cardiovascular Diseases Section, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Division of Cardiology, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy.,Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Napoli, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
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Russo M, Corcione N, Cammardella AG, Ranocchi F, Lio A, Saitto G, Nicolò F, Pergolini A, Polizzi V, Ferraro P, Morello A, Cimmino M, Albanese M, Nestola L, Biondi-Zoccai G, Pepe M, Bardi L, Giordano A, Musumeci F. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with age ≤70 years: experience from two leading structural heart disease centers. Minerva Cardiol Angiol 2022; 71:324-332. [PMID: 35332751 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5683.22.06040-9] [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: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is emerging a an appealing management strategy for patients with severe aortic stenosis at intermediate, high or exceedingly high risk, but its risk-benefit profile in younger patients is less certain. We aimed at exploring the outlook of patients aged 70 years or less and undergoing TAVI at 2 high-volume Italian institituions. METHODS We retrospectively collected baseline, imaging, procedural and outcome features of patients with age ≤70 years in whom TAVI was attempted at participating centers between 2012 and 2021. Non-parametric tests and bootstrap resampling were used for inferential purposes. RESULTS A total of 39 patients were included, out of >3,000 screened with heart team involvement and >1,500 receiving TAVI. Most common or relevant indications for TAVI were reduced life expectancy (eg cardiogenic shock or severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, morbid obesity, active or recent extra-cardiac cancer, porcelain aorta, neurologic disability, cirrhosis, or prior surgical aortic valve replacement, as well as extreme cachexia, and Hutchinson-Gilford progeria. At least two contemporary high-risk features were present in most cases. Transapical access was used in 5 (12.8%) cases, and a sheathless approach in 15 (38.5%). A variety of devices were used, including both balloon- and selfexpandable devices. Clinical outcomes were satisfactory, despite the high risk profile, at both shortand mid-term, with no in-hospital death, and 5.1% (95% confidence interval 0-12.8%) mortality at a median follow-up of 15 months (minimum 1; maximum 85). Notably, no case of significant valve deterioration requiring reintervention occurred. CONCLUSIONS In carefully selected patients with 70 years or less of age and prohibitive risk for surgery or reduced life expectancy, TAVI represents a safe option with a favorable mid-term survival and low rate of adverse events.
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- Marco Russo
- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy -
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Napoli, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Caserta, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Caserta, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Emodinamica, Santa Lucia Hospital, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Napoli, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy.,Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Napoli, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Section, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Caserta, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Interventistica Cardiovascolare, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Bardi L, Paolillo S, Bruzzese D, Esposito C, Ambrosio A, Prastaro M, Chirico A, Colella A, Perrone-Filardi P, Gargiulo P. 58 Effects of sodium–glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on major cardiovascular events in Type 2 diabetic patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur Heart J Suppl 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suab136.004] [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: 11/13/2022]
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Aims
Sodium–glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) reduce cardiovascular (CV) events in diabetic patients, with a consistent effect on heart failure (HF) related outcomes. However, the effects on ischaemic CV events appear less certain, in particular in patients with history of HF. The aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate CV benefit of SGLT2i and to assess the effects in patients with and without established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), with and without HF, and with estimated glomerular filtration rate < or ≥ 60 mL/min.
Methods
We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, ISI Web of Science, SCOPUS, and clinicaltrial.gov databases. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled, cardiovascular outcome trials (CVOT) of SGLT2i in diabetic patients, assessing the effects of SGLT2i on 3-point MACE [CV death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), non-fatal stroke] and composite of HF hospitalization or CV death.
Results
Of 205 articles, 7 CVOTs were included in the meta-analysis. Compared to placebo, SGLT2i significantly reduced by 10% the risk of 3-point MACE (HR 0.90; P = 0.025) (Figure panel A) and the risk of CV death or HF hospitalization by 24% (HR 0.76; P < 0.001) (Figure panel B). SGLT2i significantly reduced HF hospitalization by 30% (HR 0.70; P < 0.001), with consistent effects in all subgroups analysed, CV death by 17% (HR 0.83; P = 0.035) and all-cause mortality by 18% (HR 0.82; P = 0.024). No significant effects were observed on MI and stroke.
Conclusions
SGLT2i significantly reduce CV outcome in diabetic patients. SGLT2i remarkably and consistently reduce HF hospitalization, in patients with and without HF at baseline and independently on the presence of ASCVD.
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- Luca Bardi
- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Universita’ Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Universita’ Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
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- Dipartimento Di Farmacia, Università Degli Studi Di Napoli “Federico II”
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- Dipartimento Di Sanità Pubblica, Università Degli Studi Di Napoli “Federico II”
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Universita’ Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Universita’ Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Universita’ Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Universita’ Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Universita’ Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
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Sorrentino R, Santoro C, Bardi L, Rigolin V, Gentile F. Non-cardiac surgery in patients with valvular heart disease. Heart 2021; 108:1171-1178. [PMID: 34815334 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2021-319160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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In patients with significant valvular heart disease (VHD) undergoing non-cardiac surgery (NCS), perioperative adverse cardiac events are a relevant issue. Although postoperative outcomes can be adversely affected by valve-related haemodynamic instability, recommended perioperative risk scores prioritise the risk of the surgical procedure and the presence of cardiovascular risk factors, neglecting the presence or extent of VHD. Perioperative management and anaesthetic approach should focus on the underlying type and severity of VHD, the compensatory mechanisms deployed by left ventricle and right ventricle and the type and risk of NCS. Due to the lack of randomised trials investigating different therapeutic approaches of valvular intervention prior to NCS, recommendations mainly rely on consensus opinion and inference based on large observational registries. As a general rule, valvular intervention is recommended prior to NCS in symptomatic patients or in those who meet standard criteria for cardiac intervention. In the absence of such conditions, it is reasonable to perform NCS with tailored anaesthetic management and close invasive perioperative haemodynamic monitoring. However, patient-specific management strategies should be discussed with the heart team preoperatively. Symptomatic patients with severe VHD or those undergoing high-risk NCS should ideally be treated at a high-volume medical centre that is equipped to manage haemodynamically complex patients during the perioperative period.
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- Regina Sorrentino
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University Hospital, Napoli, Italy.,Centro Cardiologico Gentile, Napoli, Campania, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University Hospital, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University Hospital, Napoli, Italy
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- Medicine/Cardiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Marsico F, Paolillo S, Gargiulo P, Parisi V, Nappi C, Assante R, Dell'Aversana S, Esposito I, Renga F, Esposito L, Bardi L, Rengo G, Dellegrottaglie S, Marciano C, Leosco D, Cuocolo A, Filardi PP. Renal function and cardiac adrenergic impairment in patients affected by heart failure. J Nucl Cardiol 2021; 28:2112-2122. [PMID: 31808105 DOI: 10.1007/s12350-019-01975-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Although in heart failure (HF) there is a strict correlation between heart and kidney, no data are available on the potential relationship in HF between renal dysfunction (RD) and the impaired sympathetic innervation. Aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between RD and cardiac sympathetic innervation in HF patients with reduced ejection fraction. Two hundred and sixty-three patients with mild-to-severe HF underwent iodine-123 meta-iodobenzylguanidine myocardial scintigraphy to assess sympathetic innervation, evaluating early and late heart-to-mediastinum (H/M) ratios and washout rate. In all patients, glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) formula was assessed. A direct association was found between EPI-eGFR and late H/M (r = .215; P < .001). Dividing the population into moderate-to-severe eGFR reduction and normal-to-mildly reduced eGFR (cutoff ≤ 60 mL·min-1·1.73 m-2), a statistically significant reduction of late H/M value was found in patients with RD compared to patients with preserved eGFR (P = .030). By multivariable linear regression analysis, eGFR resulted in the prediction of impaired late H/M in patients with RD (P = .005). Patients with RD and HF show more impaired cardiac sympathetic activity than HF patients with preserved renal function, and reduced eGFR is a predictor of reduced late H/M.
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- Fabio Marsico
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
- Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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Pagliei V, Bruno F, Battista G, Iacopino A, Riva C, Arrigoni F, Palumbo P, Bardi L, Carbone M, Di Cesare E, Masciocchi C, Splendiani A, Barile A. Cervical spine trauma: impact of different imaging classification systems in the clinical decision-making. Acta Biomed 2021; 92:e2021404. [PMID: 34505843 PMCID: PMC8477063 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v92is5.11877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background and aim: Considering the high rate of mortality and permanent disability related to vertebral traumas, an early and detailed diagnosis of the trauma and subsequently an immediate and effective intervention are crucial. Cervical vertebral injury classifications guide treatment choice through a severity grade based on radiological information. The purpose of the present study was to define which imaging classification system could provide the best morphological and clinical-surgical correlations for cervical spine traumas. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients evaluated for cervical spine trauma at our Institution in the period 2015-2020. Information regarding the morphological examination (using CT and MRI), the neurological evaluation, and the therapeutic management were collected. C3-C7 fractures were classified according to the SLIC and AOSpine criteria; axial lesions were classified according to the modified AOSpine for the C1-C2 compartment and through the Roy-Camille and the Anderson D’Alonzo system for the odontoid process of the axis. Results: 29 patients were included in the final study population. Nine patients with axial spine trauma and 21 with subaxial cervical spine trauma. A conservative approach was applied in 16 patients while nine patients underwent neurosurgery. Considering the therapeutical indications provided by the SLIC system, a 76.9% accordance was found for patients with a <4 score, while a 100% concordance was calculated for patients with a >4 score undergoing neurosurgery. Regarding the AOSspine classification, a 28.6% concordance was observed for patients classified group B being treated with a posterior neurosurgical approach, while for patients belonging to subgroup C, considered for anterior neurosurgical approach, a 66.7% accordance was calculated. Conclusions: The study demonstrated a better morphological correlation for the AOSpine classification in subaxial trauma and the AOSpine and Anderson D’Alonzo in axial trauma. The therapeutic indication found a better correlation in the SLIC classification for subaxial trauma and the Anderson D’Alonzo for axial ones. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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- Valeria Pagliei
- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy and Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM), SIRM Foundation, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy and Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM), SIRM Foundation, Milan, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Università Federico II, Napoli.
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- A.O.U. San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Department of Radiology, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Life and Environmental Science, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of d Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Science, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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Sgalambro F, Giordano AV, Carducci S, Varrassi M, Perri M, Arrigoni F, Palumbo P, Bruno F, Bardi L, Mangoni di S Stefano ML, Danti G, Gentili F, Mazzei MA, Di Cesare E, Splendiani A, Masciocchi C, Barile A. The role of interventional radiology in hepatic and renal hemorrhage embolization: single center experience and literature review. Acta Biomed 2021; 92:e2021405. [PMID: 34505844 PMCID: PMC8477065 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v92is5.11876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background and aim: Intraabdominal hemorrhage secondary to liver and kidney injury is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Endovascular arterial embolization is an established interventional radiology technique used to treat active bleeding, and its role in managing abdominal hemorrhages is growing, given the increasing trend for conservative treatment. Our study aims to retrospectively evaluate the technical and clinical results and the possible complications of arterial embolization procedures performed in emergency, in post-traumatic, iatrogenic, and pathological hepatic and renal bleedings. Methods: We performed a ten-year, single-center retrospective survey (from January 2010 to December 2019) of all patients treated in emergency by intra-arterial embolization of liver and kidney bleeding. Preliminary CT angiography studies were evaluated, as well as the angiographic findings. Materials used, procedural data, and clinical outcomes, including complications, were recorded. Results: The diagnostic angiography showed a single source of bleeding in 20 cases (66.7%), two bleeding vessels in 4 cases (13.3%), and multiple hemorrhagic sources in 6 cases (20%). All bleeding sources were successfully embolized; in 12 patients (40%), complete embolization was achieved with coils and 18 patients (60%) with hemostatic sponges. In one case, a second embolization procedure was performed for the persistence of hemodynamic instability. No major post-procedural complications were recorded. The mean procedure duration was 65.1 minutes. Conclusions: Based on our experience and literature data, the treatment of endovascular embolization in acute abdominal bleeding of hepatic and renal origin represents the treatment of choice, as it can provide complete therapeutic success in hemodynamically stable patients. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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- Ferruccio Sgalambro
- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, SS. Filippo e Nicola Hospital, Avezzano (AQ), Italy.
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- Department of Emergency and Interventional Radiology, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy and Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM), SIRM Foundation, Milan, Italy .
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy and Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM), SIRM Foundation, Milan, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Università Federico II, Napoli .
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- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy.
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- Section of Radiology, Unit of Surgical Sciences, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neuro Sciences, University of Siena, Department of Radiological Sciences, Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy .
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- Department of Life, Health and Enviromental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Science, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
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Filardi PP, Esposito I, Di Napoli P, Bardi L, Dell'Aversana S. [2020 European guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease: what's new?]. G Ital Cardiol (Rome) 2021; 22:271-275. [PMID: 33783445 DOI: 10.1714/3574.35571] [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: 06/12/2023]
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- Pasquale Perrone Filardi
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Avanzate, Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli
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Mioni G, Grondin S, Bardi L, Stablum F. Understanding time perception through non-invasive brain stimulation techniques: A review of studies. Behav Brain Res 2020; 377:112232. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2019.112232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Gargiulo P, Paolillo S, Ferrazzano F, Prastaro M, La Mura L, De Roberto AM, Diana G, Dell'Aversana S, Contiello C, Vozzella MC, Bardi L, Marsico F. Prognostic Value of Hormonal Abnormalities in Heart Failure Patients. Heart Fail Clin 2019; 15:371-375. [PMID: 31079695 DOI: 10.1016/j.hfc.2019.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The model used to explain the pathophysiologic substrate and progressive worsening in chronic heart failure (CHF) is based on the hyperactivity of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and adrenergic pathway. Although the neurohormonal medical approach has many advantages, it has several pitfalls, as demonstrated by high rates of CHF mortality and hospitalization. A growing body of evidence has led to the hypothesis that CHF is a multiple hormone deficiency syndrome, characterized by a reduced anabolic drive that has relevant functional and prognostic implications. The aim of this review is to summarize the evidence of reduced drive of main anabolic axes in CHF.
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Section of Cardiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Center for Congenital Heart Disease, University Hospital Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Spinelli D, Bardi L, Fierro A, Jez S, Basosi R. Environmental analysis of sunflower production with different forms of mineral nitrogen fertilizers. J Environ Manage 2013; 129:302-308. [PMID: 23974447 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2013] [Revised: 04/24/2013] [Accepted: 07/23/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Environmental profiles of mineral nitrogen fertilizers were used to evaluate the environmental disturbances related to their use in cultivation systems in Europe. Since the production of mineral fertilizers requires a large amount of energy, the present study of bioenergy systems is relevant in order to achieve crop yields less dependent on fossil fuels and to reduce the environmental impact due to fertilization. In this study, the suitability of the LCA methodology to analyze the environmental impact of sunflower cultivation systems with different forms of mineral nitrogen fertilizers urea and ammonium nitrate was investigated. Effects on climate change were estimated by the use of Ecoinvent 2.2 database default value for soil N2O emission factor (1%) and local emission data (0.8%) of mineral nitrogen applied to soils. LCA analysis showed a higher impact on environmental categories (human health and ecosystem quality) for the system in which urea was used as a nitrogen source. Use of urea fertilizer showed a higher impact on resource consumption due to fossil fuel consumption. Use of mineral nitrogen fertilizers showed a higher environmental burden than other inputs required for sunflower cultivation systems under study. Urea and ammonium nitrate showed, respectively, a 7.8% and 4.9% reduced impact of N2O as greenhouse gas by using direct field data of soil N2O emission factor compared to the default soil emission factor of 2006 IPCC Guidelines. Use of ammonium nitrate as mineral nitrogen fertilizer in sunflower cultivation would have a lower impact on environmental categories considered. Further environmental analysis of available technologies for fertilizer production might be also evaluated in order to reduce the environmental impacts of each fertilizer.
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- D Spinelli
- Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, Via Alcide de Gasperi 2, 53100 Siena, Italy
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Bardi L, Dell'oro V, Delfini C, Marzona M. A RAPID SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC METHOD TO DETERMINE ESTERASE ACTIVITY OF YEAST CELLS IN AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM. Journal of the Institute of Brewing 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/j.2050-0416.1993.tb01177.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Zoppellari F, Rosso F, Sala G, Chiatarra W, Malusà E, Bardi L. Use of Rhizosphere Beneficial Microrganisms Inocula to Improve Water Efficiency in Piedmont Maize Crop. J Biotechnol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2010.09.753] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Schiff S, Bardi L, Massironi M, Basso D, Mapelli D. The role of posterior parietal cortex in the simon effect: A TMS study. Brain Stimul 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2008.06.207] [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: 10/21/2022] Open
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Zara G, Bardi L, Belviso S, Farris G, Zara S, Budroni M. Correlation between cell lipid content, gene expression and fermentative behaviour of two Saccharomyces cerevisiae wine strains. J Appl Microbiol 2008; 104:906-14. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2007.03608.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Copetta A, Lingua G, Berta G, Bardi L, Masoero G. THREE ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI DIFFERENTLY AFFECT GROWTH, DISTRIBUTION OF GLANDULAR TRICHOMES AND ESSENTIAL OIL COMPOSITION IN OCIMUM BASILICUM VAR. GENOVESE. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.17660/actahortic.2006.723.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ambrosoli R, Bardi L, Minati JL, Belviso S, Ricci R, Marzona M. Use of biolog methodology for optimizing the degradation of hydrocarbons by bacterial consortia. Commun Agric Appl Biol Sci 2003; 68:59-66. [PMID: 15296138] [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: 04/30/2023]
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Biolog methodology was used for the preliminary screening of different cultural conditions in order to detect the best combination/s of factors influencing the metabolic performance of bacterial consortia active in the degradation of hydrocarbons. Two microbial consortia were tested for their activity on 2 hydrocarbons (nonadecane and eicosane) in presence of the following cultural coadjuvants: vegetal oil, beta-cyclodextrine, sodium acetate, mineral solution. Tests were conducted in Biolog MT plates, where only the redox indicator of microbial growth (tetrazolium violet) and no carbon sources are provided. The microwells were filled with various combinations of hydrocarbons, microbial inoculum and coadjuvants. Blanks were prepared with the same combinations but without hydrocarbons. The results obtained show the suitability of the methodology developed to identify the most active consortium and the conditions for its best degradation performance. The efficacy of Biolog methodology (Biolog Inc., USA) for the characterization of microbial communities on the basis of the metabolic profiles obtained on specific carbon sources in the microwells of Elisa-type plates, is widely acknowledged (Garland, 1997; Pietikäinen et al., 2000; Dauber and Wolters, 2000). Due to its aptitude to simultaneously evaluate multiple microbial responses and directly organize the results, it can be adapted to meet specific study purposes (Gamo and Shji, 1999). In the present research Biolog methodology was fitted for the preliminary screening of different cultural conditions, in order to detect the best combination/s of factors influencing the metabolic performance of bacterial consortia active in the degradation of aliphatic hydrocarbons, in view of their utilization for the bioremediation of polluted sites.
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- R Ambrosoli
- Sector of Agriculture Microbiology and Industry, University of Turin, Faculty of Agriculture, Via Leonardo da Vinci 44, 10095 Grugliasco, Turin, Italy.
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Bardi L, Mattei A, Steffan S, Marzona M. Hydrocarbon degradation by a soil microbial population with beta-cyclodextrin as surfactant to enhance bioavailability. Enzyme Microb Technol 2000; 27:709-713. [PMID: 11064054 DOI: 10.1016/s0141-0229(00)00275-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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In general the biodegradation of nonchlorinated aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons is influenced by their bioavailability. Hydrocarbons are very poorly soluble in water. They are easily adsorbed to clay or humus fractions in the soil, and pass very slowly to the aqueous phase, where they are metabolised by microorganisms. Surfactants that increase their solubility and improve their bioavailability can thereby accelerate degradation. Cyclodextrins are natural compounds that form soluble complexes with hydrophobic molecules. They are widely used in medicine and harmless to microorganisms and enzymes. This paper describes their in vitro effect on the biodegradative activity of a microbial population isolated from a petroleum-polluted soil, as shown by the decrease of dodecane (C12), tetracosane (C24) anthracene and naphthalene added individually as the sole carbon source to mineral medium liquid cultures. beta-cyclodextrin accelerated the degradation of all four hydrocarbons, particularly naphthalene, and influenced the growth kinetics as shown by a higher biomass yield and better utilization of hydrocarbon as a carbon and energy source. Its low cost, biocompatibility and effective acceleration of degradation make beta-cyclodextrin an attractive option for bioremediation.
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- L Bardi
- Dipartimento di Chimica Generale ed Organica Applicata-Corso Massimo D'Azeglio, 48-10125, Torino, Italy
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Bardi L, Perotto S, Bonfante P. Isolation and regeneration of protoplasts from two strains of the ericoid mycorrhizal fungus Oidiodendron maius: Sensitivity to chemicals and heavy metals. Microbiol Res 1999. [DOI: 10.1016/s0944-5013(99)80001-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Bardi L, Cocito C, Marzona M. Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell fatty acid composition and release during fermentation without aeration and in absence of exogenous lipids. Int J Food Microbiol 1999; 47:133-40. [PMID: 10357281 DOI: 10.1016/s0168-1605(98)00203-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [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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Medium-chain fatty-acids (MCFA) are among the main aroma compounds of fermented beverages. High concentrations of MCFA have been found in sluggish and stuck fermentations. It has been suggested that they arrest cell growth, as they may be toxic, but the causes of sluggish and stuck fermentations are still unclear. The aim of this work was to see whether the production of MCFA is related to fatty acid synthesis in the absence of exogenous lipids and aeration, and whether their increase can be regarded as a consequence, instead of the cause, of sluggish and stuck fermentations. Two possibilities were considered: (i) MCFA are produced to replace unsaturated fatty acids (UFA) for cell membrane fluidity when the lack of oxygen makes desaturation of saturated fatty acids (SFA) impossible; or (ii) MCFA are produced following the release of medium-chain acyl-CoA from the fatty acid synthetase complex (FAS) due to the accumulation of SFA, and their hydrolysis to recycle CoA-SH. In the first hypothesis, MCFA should be active in cell metabolism and be found in cell structures; in the second, MCFA should be a discard and prevalently found outside the cell. We carried out a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation experiment in a synthetic, lipid-free medium without aeration. We measured the fatty acid composition of yeast cells and the amounts of MCFA and their ethyl esters in the medium throughout the fermentation. Cell growth and the oxygen content of the medium were also monitored. We found that MCFA are not immobilized in cell structures, but mainly released into the medium. Cell growth is arrested because fatty acid biosynthesis is prevented by the lack of oxygen. The higher MCFA concentrations found in sluggish and stuck fermentations can be thus regarded as an effect, and not the cause, of this arrest. Some suggestions for the prevention of these events are proposed.
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- L Bardi
- Instituto Sperimentale per la Nutrizione delle Piante, Torino, Italy.
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Bardi L, Crivelli C, Marzona M. Esterase activity and release of ethyl esters of medium-chain fatty acids by Saccharomyces cerevisiae during anaerobic growth. Can J Microbiol 1998; 44:1171-6. [PMID: 10347863] [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: 02/12/2023]
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During anaerobic fermentation, Saccharomyces cerevisiae releases large amounts of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) and related ethyl esters which are very important for aromatic quality of fermented beverages. The physiological function of ester synthesis is not yet understood. As MCFAs are toxic, their conversion to esters has been proposed to be a detoxification mechanism. Esterases possess ester synthesizing ability. Throughout an anaerobic fermentation of a lipid-free synthetic medium carried out with a S. cerevisiae strain selected for wine making, we have monitored MCFA and ethyl ester production and, at the same time, measured growth and esterasic activity of intact cells. Because no correlation was found between the concentration of each fatty acid and its ethyl ester, there is no evidence that ester synthesis reduces the toxicity of MCFAs. Esterasic activity did not show any correlation with ester synthesis, but it was related to the release of MCFAs. A model is proposed in which ester synthesis is a consequence of the arrest of lipid biosynthesis resulting from a lack of oxygen. Under these conditions, an excess of acyl coenzyme A is produced, and acyl esters are formed as secondary products of reactions aimed at recovering free coenzyme A.
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- L Bardi
- Istituto Sperimentale per la Nutrizione delle Piante, Torino, Italy.
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