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Rivalta B, Attardi E, Cifaldi C, Rosti V, Pacillo L, Hajrullaj H, Di Cesare S, Amodio D, Algeri M, Luciani M, Barzaghi F, Finocchi A, Di Matteo G, Aiuti A, Locatelli F, Voso MT, Palumbo G, Cancrini C. Natural history of Ras-associated autoimmune leukoproliferative disorder: A 20-year follow-up of a NRAS-mutated patient excluding a malignant progression. Br J Haematol 2024; 204:e6-e10. [PMID: 37921255 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.19150] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- B Rivalta
- Research Unit of Primary Immunodeficiencies, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- PhD Program in Immunology, Molecular Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- PhD Program in Immunology, Molecular Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Primary Immunodeficiencies, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Center for the Study of Myelofibrosis, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Research Unit of Primary Immunodeficiencies, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- PhD Program in Immunology, Molecular Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- PhD Program in Immunology, Molecular Medicine and Applied Biotechnology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Primary Immunodeficiencies, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Primary Immunodeficiencies, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Immunohematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Research Unit of Primary Immunodeficiencies, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Primary Immunodeficiencies, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Immunohematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Primary Immunodeficiencies, Academic Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Ciampi Q, Pepi M, Antonini-Canterin F, Barbieri A, Barchitta A, Faganello G, Miceli S, Parato VM, Tota A, Trocino G, Abbate M, Accadia M, Alemanni R, Angelini A, Anglano F, Anselmi M, Aquila I, Aramu S, Avogadri E, Azzaro G, Badano L, Balducci A, Ballocca F, Barbarossa A, Barbati G, Barletta V, Barone D, Becherini F, Benfari G, Beraldi M, Bergandi G, Bilardo G, Binno SM, Bolognesi M, Bongiovi S, Bragato RM, Braggion G, Brancaleoni R, Bursi F, Dessalvi CC, Cameli M, Canu A, Capitelli M, Capra ACM, Carbonara R, Carbone M, Carbonella M, Carrabba N, Casavecchia G, Casula M, Chesi E, Cicco S, Citro R, Cocchia R, Colombo BM, Colonna P, Conte M, Corrado G, Cortesi P, Cortigiani L, Costantino MF, Cozza F, Cucchini U, D’Angelo M, Da Ros S, D’Andrea F, D’Andrea A, D’Auria F, De Caridi G, De Feo S, De Matteis GM, De Vecchi S, Del Giudice C, Dell’Angela L, Paoli LD, Dentamaro I, Destefanis P, Di Bella G, Di Fulvio M, Di Gaetano R, Di Giannuario G, Di Gioia A, Di Martino LFM, Di Muro C, Di Nora C, Di Salvo G, Dodi C, Dogliani S, Donati F, Dottori M, Epifani G, Fabiani I, Ferrara F, Ferrara L, Ferrua S, Filice G, Fiorino M, Forno D, Garini A, Giarratana GA, Gigantino G, Giorgi M, Giubertoni E, Greco CA, Grigolato M, Marra WG, Holzl A, Iaiza A, Iannaccone A, Ilardi F, Imbalzano E, Inciardi RM, Inserra CA, Iori E, Izzo A, La Rosa G, Labanti G, Lanzone AM, Lanzoni L, Lapetina O, Leiballi E, Librera M, Conte CL, Monaco ML, Lombardo A, Luciani M, Lusardi P, Magnante A, Malagoli A, Malatesta G, Mancusi C, Manes MT, Manganelli F, Mantovani F, Manuppelli V, Marchese V, Marinacci L, Mattioli R, Maurizio C, Mazza GA, Mazza S, Melis M, Meloni G, Merli E, Milan A, Minardi G, Monaco A, Monte I, Montresor G, Moreo A, Mori F, Morini S, Moro C, Morrone D, Negri F, Nipote C, Nisi F, Nocco S, Novello L, Nunziata L, Perini AP, Parodi A, Pasanisi EM, Pastorini G, Pavasini R, Pavoni D, Pedone C, Pelliccia F, Pelliciari G, Pelloni E, Pergola V, Perillo G, Petruccelli E, Pezzullo C, Piacentini G, Picardi E, Pinna G, Pizzarelli M, Pizzuti A, Poggi MM, Posteraro A, Privitera C, Rampazzo D, Ratti C, Rettegno S, Ricci F, Ricci C, Rolando C, Rossi S, Rovera C, Ruggieri R, Russo MG, Sacchi N, Saladino A, Sani F, Sartori C, Scarabeo V, Sciacqua A, Scillone A, Scopelliti PA, Scorza A, Scozzafava A, Serafini F, Serra W, Severino S, Simeone B, Sirico D, Solari M, Spadaro GL, Stefani L, Strangio A, Surace FC, Tamborini G, Tarquinio N, Tassone EJ, Tavarozzi I, Tchana B, Tedesco G, Tinto M, Torzillo D, Totaro A, Triolo OF, Troisi F, Tusa M, Vancheri F, Varasano V, Venezia A, Vermi AC, Villari B, Zampi G, Zannoni J, Zito C, Zugaro A, Picano E, Carerj S. Stress Echocardiography in Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging. J Cardiovasc Echogr 2023; 33:125-132. [PMID: 38161775 PMCID: PMC10756319 DOI: 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_48_23] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Background The Italian Society of Echography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to understand the volumes of activity, modalities and stressors used during stress echocardiography (SE) in Italy. Methods We analyzed echocardiography laboratory activities over a month (November 2022). Data were retrieved through an electronic survey based on a structured questionnaire, uploaded on the SIECVI website. Results Data were obtained from 228 echocardiographic laboratories, and SE examinations were performed in 179 centers (80.6%): 87 centers (47.5%) were in the northern regions of Italy, 33 centers (18.4%) were in the central regions, and 61 (34.1%) in the southern regions. We annotated a total of 4057 SE. We divided the SE centers into three groups, according to the numbers of SE performed: <10 SE (low-volume activity, 40 centers), between 10 and 39 SE (moderate volume activity, 102 centers) and ≥40 SE (high volume activity, 37 centers). Dipyridamole was used in 139 centers (77.6%); exercise in 120 centers (67.0%); dobutamine in 153 centers (85.4%); pacing in 37 centers (21.1%); and adenosine in 7 centers (4.0%). We found a significant difference between the stressors used and volume of activity of the centers, with a progressive increase in the prevalence of number of stressors from low to high volume activity (P = 0.033). The traditional evaluation of regional wall motion of the left ventricle was performed in all centers, with combined assessment of coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR) in 90 centers (50.3%): there was a significant difference in the centers with different volume of SE activity: the incidence of analysis of CFVR was significantly higher in high volume centers compared to low - moderate - volume (32.5%, 41.0% and 73.0%, respectively, P < 0.001). The lung ultrasound (LUS) was assessed in 67 centers (37.4%). Furthermore for LUS, we found a significant difference in the centers with different volume of SE activity: significantly higher in high volume centers compared to low - moderate - volume (25.0%, 35.3% and 56.8%, respectively, P < 0.001). Conclusions This nationwide survey demonstrated that SE was significantly widespread and practiced throughout Italy. In addition to the traditional indication to coronary artery disease based on regional wall motion analysis, other indications are emerging with an increase in the use of LUS and CFVR, especially in high-volume centers.
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- Quirino Ciampi
- Cardiology Division, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Benevento, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Rehabilitative Cardiology, Rehabilitative Hospital High Speciality, Motta di Livenza, TV, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, Cardiology Division, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Semi Intensive Care Department, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Division, University Hospital Renato Dulbecco, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Madonna del Soccorso Hospital, San Benedetto del Tronto, AP, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Polyclinic Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Non Invasive Cardiac Imaging Department, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Cardiology Vanvitelli Division, AORN dei Colli, Monaldi Hospital, Napoli, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Del Mare Hospital, Ponticelli, NA, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Division, Casa Sollievo Della Sofferenza Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Fracastoro Hospital, San Bonifacio, VR, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Mater Domini, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, San Martino Hospital, Oristano, Italy
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- Department of Rehabilitative Cardiology, SS Trinità Hospital, Fossano, CN, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University MIlano-Bicocca, Integrated Cardiovascular Diagnosi Unit, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology Division, Polyclinico S. Orsola-Malpighi IRCCS Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology 2 Division, Cardiac Vascular Thoracic Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, S. Andrea Hospital, La Spezia, Pisa, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Internal Medicine and Sports Cardiology, Local Health Unit of Romagna, Cesena, FC, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Immacolata Concezione Civil Hospital, Piove di Sacco, PD, Italy
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- Echocardiography and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Division, Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre, Rozzano, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Santa Maria Regina Degli Angeli Hospital, Adria, RO, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Cardiology Division, University of Milan, San Paolo Hospital, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milano, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Polyclinic Le Scotte Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Santissima Annunziata Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, Pavullo Hospital, Pavullo nel Frignano, MO, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Maugeri Institute IRCCS, Bari, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Division, St. Anna and St. Sebastiano Hospital, Caserta, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, SS Maria Addolorata Hospital, Eboli, SA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Ospedali Riuniti, Foggia, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Nostra Signora di Bonaria Hospital, San Gavino Monreale, SU, Italy
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- Neonatology Division, S. Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Unit of Internal Medicine “G. Baccelli” and Unit of Hypertension “A.M. Pirrelli”, University of Bari Aldo Moro Medical School, AUOC Policlinico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Echocardiography Division, University Hospital San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Polyclinic Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardioncology Division, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori “Dino Amadori”, Meldola, FC, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Poliambulanza Foundation Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, San Bassiano Hospital, Bassano Del Grappa, VI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Bonino Pulejo IRCCS Hospital, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Riuniti Padova Sud Hospital, Monselice, PD, Italy
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- Vascular - Endovascular Surgery Division, University Hospital San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, P Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, VR, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Major University Hospital of Charity, Novara, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Gorizia-Monfalcone Hospital, Gorizia, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Miulli Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital, Orbassano, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Giuliano Hospital, Giugliano in Campania, NA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease Division, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, San Antonino Clinic, Piacenza, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, SS. Annunziata Civil Hospital, Savigliano, Italy
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- Pascia Center, Polyclinic, University Hospital Modena Polyclinic, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Marche University Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, Camberlingo Hospital, Francavilla Fontana, BR, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, University Hospital Modena Polyclinic, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Villa Dei Fiori Clinic, Acerra, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Annunziata Hospital, Cosenza, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, ARNAS Civico Hospital, Cremona, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Maria Vittoria Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Molinette Hospital - Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, Quisisana Clinic, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Division, San Camillo-Fornalinini Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, Ordine Mauriziano Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Federico II University Hospital, Napoli, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, New Civil Hospital, Sassuolo, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Anna and St. Sebastiano Hospital, Caserta, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Sacro Cuore Don Calabria IRCCS Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Cardiology and Rehabilitative Division, Azienda Sanitaria Friuli Occidentale (ASFO), Health Care, Sacile (Pd), Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Ottone Frangipane Hospital, Ariano Irpino, AV, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Humanitas Gavazzeni Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica, Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Division, Maria Pia Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Madonna delle Grazie Hospital, Matera, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Nephro Cardiovascular Department, Baggiovara Hospital, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Azienda USL- IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Maria della Speranza Hospital, Battipaglia, SA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Civil Hospital, Città di Castello, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, IRCCS Multimedica Hospital, Sesto San Giovanni, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, European Institute of Oncology, Milano, Italy
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- Pediaric Cardiology Division, Regina Margherita Hospital - Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Maggiore St. Andrea Hospital, Vercelli, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Brotzu Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
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- Center for Prevention, Diagnosis and Therapy of Arterial Hypertension and Cardiovascular Complications, St. Camillo Hospital, Sassari, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Degli Infermi Hospital, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Internal Medicine 4 Division, Molinette Hospital - Città della Salute e Della Scienza, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Civitanova Marche, MC, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Polyclinic “G.Rodolico-S. Marco”, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- De Gasperis Cardio Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Non-invasive Cardiovascular Diagnostic Division, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Riuniti della Valdichiana Hospital, Montepulciano, SI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Pio XI Hospital, Desio, MB, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Civil Hospital, Sant’Agata di Militello, ME, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Division, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Sirai Hospital, Carbonia, CI, Italy
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- Geriatric Division, Valdagno Hospital, Arzignano, VI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Maria della Pietà Hospital, Nola, NA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Padre Antero Micone Hospital, Genova, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Regina Montis Regalis Hospital, Mondovì, CN, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital of Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, G.B. Grassi Hospital, Lido di Ostia, Italy
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- Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology Unit - Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Gemelli Isola Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Civic Hospital, Chivasso, Italy
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- Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Division, San Camillo-Fornalinini Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Koelliker Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Internal Medicine Division, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Giovanni Evangelista Hospital, Tivoli, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Madonna della Navicella Hospital, Chioggia, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Maria Bianca Hospital, Mirandola, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Ss. Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Casa della Salute “Regina Margherita”, Castelfranco Emilia, MO, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Civic Hospital, Chivasso, Italy
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- Medical Division, St. Agostino Hospital, Castiglione del Lago, PG, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Santi Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Camposampiero Hospital, Camposampiero, PD, Italy
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- Geriatric Division, University Hospital Renato Dulbecco, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Villa del Sole Clinic, Cosenza, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Riuniti Anzio-Nettuno Hospital, Anzio, RM, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease Division, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Giuseppe Hospital, Empoli, FI, Italy
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- Sports Medicine Division, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology Division, Marche University Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, IRCCS INRCA Hospital, Osimo AN, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology Division, University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Mater Salutis Hospital, Legnago, VR, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, L. Sacco Hospital, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Responsible Research Hospital, Campobasso, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences “V. Tiberio”, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Miulli Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Donato Polyclinic, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Internal and Emergency Medicine Division, Civil Hospital, Policoro MT, Italy
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- Geriatric Division, Miulli Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Benevento, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St. Donato Polyclinic, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- CNR, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Biomedicine Department, Pisa, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Ciampi Q, Pepi M, Antonini-Canterin F, Barbieri A, Barchitta A, Faganello G, Miceli S, Parato VM, Tota A, Trocino G, Abbate M, Accadia M, Alemanni R, Angelini A, Anglano F, Anselmi M, Aquila I, Aramu S, Avogadri E, Azzaro G, Badano L, Balducci A, Ballocca F, Barbarossa A, Barbati G, Barletta V, Barone D, Becherini F, Benfari G, Beraldi M, Bergandi G, Bilardo G, Binno SM, Bolognesi M, Bongiovi S, Bragato RM, Braggion G, Brancaleoni R, Bursi F, Dessalvi CC, Cameli M, Canu A, Capitelli M, Capra ACM, Carbonara R, Carbone M, Carbonella M, Carrabba N, Casavecchia G, Casula M, Chesi E, Cicco S, Citro R, Cocchia R, Colombo BM, Colonna P, Conte M, Corrado G, Cortesi P, Cortigiani L, Costantino MF, Cozza F, Cucchini U, D’Angelo M, Ros SD, D’Andrea F, D’Andrea A, D’Auria F, De Caridi G, De Feo S, De Matteis GM, De Vecchi S, Giudice CD, Dell’Angela L, Paoli LD, Dentamaro I, Destefanis P, Di Fulvio M, Di Gaetano R, Di Giannuario G, Di Gioia A, Di Martino LFM, Di Muro C, Di Nora C, Di Salvo G, Dodi C, Dogliani S, Donati F, Dottori M, Epifani G, Fabiani I, Ferrara F, Ferrara L, Ferrua S, Filice G, Fiorino M, Forno D, Garini A, Giarratana GA, Gigantino G, Giorgi M, Giubertoni E, Greco CA, Grigolato M, Marra WG, Holzl A, Iaiza A, Iannaccone A, Ilardi F, Imbalzano E, Inciardi R, Inserra CA, Iori E, Izzo A, Rosa GL, Labanti G, Lanzone AM, Lanzoni L, Lapetina O, Leiballi E, Librera M, Conte CL, Monaco ML, Lombardo A, Luciani M, Lusardi P, Magnante A, Malagoli A, Malatesta G, Mancusi C, Manes MT, Manganelli F, Mantovani F, Manuppelli V, Marchese V, Marinacci L, Mattioli R, Maurizio C, Mazza GA, Mazza S, Melis M, Meloni G, Merli E, Milan A, Minardi G, Monaco A, Monte I, Montresor G, Moreo A, Mori F, Morini S, Moro C, Morrone D, Negri F, Nipote C, Nisi F, Nocco S, Novello L, Nunziata L, Perini AP, Parodi A, Pasanisi EM, Pastorini G, Pavasini R, Pavoni D, Pedone C, Pelliccia F, Pelliciari G, Pelloni E, Pergola V, Perillo G, Petruccelli E, Pezzullo C, Piacentini G, Picardi E, Pinna G, Pizzarelli M, Pizzuti A, Poggi MM, Posteraro A, Privitera C, Rampazzo D, Ratti C, Rettegno S, Ricci F, Ricci C, Rolando C, Rossi S, Rovera C, Ruggieri R, Russo MG, Sacchi N, Saladino A, Sani F, Sartori C, Scarabeo V, Sciacqua A, Scillone A, Scopelliti PA, Scorza A, Scozzafava A, Serafini F, Serra W, Severino S, Simeone B, Sirico D, Solari M, Spadaro GL, Stefani L, Strangio A, Surace FC, Tamborini G, Tarquinio N, Tassone EJ, Tavarozzi I, Tchana B, Tedesco G, Tinto M, Torzillo D, Totaro A, Triolo OF, Troisi F, Tusa M, Vancheri F, Varasano V, Venezia A, Vermi AC, Villari B, Zampi G, Zannoni J, Zito C, Zugaro A, Di Bella G, Carerj S. Organization and Activity of Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging. J Cardiovasc Echogr 2023; 33:1-9. [PMID: 37426716 PMCID: PMC10328129 DOI: 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_16_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Background The Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to understand better how different echocardiographic modalities are used and accessed in Italy. Methods We analyzed echocardiography laboratory activities over a month (November 2022). Data were retrieved via an electronic survey based on a structured questionnaire, uploaded on the SIECVI website. Results Data were obtained from 228 echocardiographic laboratories: 112 centers (49%) in the northern, 43 centers (19%) in the central, and 73 (32%) in the southern regions. During the month of observation, we collected 101,050 transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) examinations performed in all centers. As concern other modalities there were performed 5497 transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) examinations in 161/228 centers (71%); 4057 stress echocardiography (SE) examinations in 179/228 centers (79%); and examinations with ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) in 151/228 centers (66%). We did not find significant regional variations between the different modalities. The usage of picture archiving and communication system (PACS) was significantly higher in the northern (84%) versus central (49%) and southern (45%) centers (P < 0.001). Lung ultrasound (LUS) was performed in 154 centers (66%), without difference between cardiology and noncardiology centers. The evaluation of left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction was evaluated mainly using the qualitative method in 223 centers (94%), occasionally with the Simpson method in 193 centers (85%), and with selective use of the three-dimensional (3D) method in only 23 centers (10%). 3D TTE was present in 137 centers (70%), and 3D TEE in all centers where TEE was done (71%). The assessment of LV diastolic function was done routinely in 80% of the centers. Right ventricular function was evaluated using tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion in all centers, using tricuspid valve annular systolic velocity by tissue Doppler imaging in 53% of the centers, and using fractional area change in 33% of the centers. When we divided into cardiology (179, 78%) and noncardiology (49, 22%) centers, we found significant differences in the SE (93% vs. 26%, P < 0.001), TEE (85% vs. 18%), UCA (67% vs. 43%, P < 0001), and STE (87% vs. 20%, P < 0.001). The incidence of LUS evaluation was similar between the cardiology and noncardiology centers (69% vs. 61%, P = NS). Conclusions This nationwide survey demonstrated that digital infrastructures and advanced echocardiography modalities, such as 3D and STE, are widely available in Italy with a notable diffuse uptake of LUS in the core TTE examination, a suboptimal diffusion of PACS recording, and conservative use of UCA, 3D, and strain. There are significant differences between northern and central-southern regions and echocardiographic laboratories that pertain to the cardiac unit. This inhomogeneous distribution of technology represents one of the main issues that must be solved to standardize the practice of echocardiography.
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- Quirino Ciampi
- Cardiology Division, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Benevento, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Cardiology Division, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Semi Intensive Care Department, Semi-Intensive Care Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Division, University Hospital Mater Domini, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Madonna del Soccorso Hospital, San Benedetto del Tronto, AP, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Polyclinic Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Non Invasive Cardiac Imaging Department, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Cardiology Vanvitelli Division, AORN dei Colli, Monaldi Hospital, Napoli, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Del Mare Hospital, Ponticelli, NA, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Division, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Fracastoro Hospital, San Bonifacio, VR, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Mater Domini, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, San Martino Hospital, Oristano, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, SS Trinità Hospital, Fossano, CN, Italy
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- Integrated Cardiovascular Diagnostic Division, Auxologico San Luca IRCCS Hospital, Milano, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology Division, Polyclinico S. Orsola-Malpighi IRCCS Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology 2 Department, Cardiac Vascular Thoracic Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, S. Andrea Hospital, La Spezia, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Internal Medicine and Sports Cardiology, Local Health Unit of Romagna, Cesena, FC, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Immacolata Concezione Civil Hospital, Piove di Sacco, PD, Italy
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- Echocardiography and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Division, Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Santa Maria Regina degli Angeli Hospital, Adria, RO, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, Cardiology Division, University of Milan, San Paolo Hospital, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milano, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Polyclinic Le Scotte Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Santissima Annunziata Hospital, Sassari, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, Pavullo Hospital, Pavullo Nel Frignano, MO, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Maugeri Institute IRCCS, Bari, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Division, St Anna and St Sebastiano Hospital, Caserta, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, SS Maria Addolorata Hospital, Eboli, SA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Ospedali Riuniti, Foggia, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Nostra Signora di Bonaria Hospital, San Gavino Monreale, SU, Italy
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- Neonatology Division, S. Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Unit of Internal Medicine “G. Baccelli” and Unit of Hypertension “A.M. Pirrelli”, University of Bari Aldo Moro Medical School, AUOC Policlinico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Echocardiography Division, University Hospital San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Polyclinic Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Cardioncology Division, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) “Dino Amadori”, Meldola, FC, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Poliambulanza Foundation Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, San Bassiano Hospital, Bassano Del Grappa, VI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Bonino Pulejo IRCCS Hospital, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Riuniti Padova Sud Hospital, Monselice, PD, Italy
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- Vascular - Endovascular Surgery Division, University Hospital San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G.Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, P Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, VR, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Major University Hospital of Charity, Novara, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Gorizia-Monfalcone Hospital, Gorizia, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Miulli Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital, Orbassano, Italy
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- Cardiology-ICCU Division, Ss. Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Giuliano Hospital, Giugliano in Campania, NA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease Division, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, San Antonino Clinic, Piacenza, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, SS. Annunziata Civil Hospital, Savigliano, CN, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Marche University Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, Camberlingo Hospital, Francavilla Fontana, BR, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Pisa, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, University Hospital Modena Polyclinic, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Villa Dei Fiori Clinic, Acerra, NA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Annunziata Hospital, Cosenza, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, ARNAS Civico Hospital, Palermo, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Maria Vittoria Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Molinette Hospital - Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, Quisisana Clinic, Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Division, San Camillo-Fornalinini Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, Ordine Mauriziano Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Federico II University Hospital, Napoli, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G.Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, New Civil Hospital, Sassuolo, MO, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Anna and St Sebastiano Hospital, Caserta, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Sacro Cuore Don Calabria IRCCS Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Cardiological and Cardio Oncological Rehabilitation Department, Sacile (PN) CRO (PN) Hospital, Sacile (PN), Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Ottone Frangipane Hospital, Ariano Irpino, AV, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Humanitas Gavazzeni Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica, Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Division, Maria Pia Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Madonna delle Grazie Hospital, Matera, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Nephro-Cardiovascular Department, Baggiovara Hospital, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Azienda USL- IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Maria della Speranza Hospital, Battipaglia, SA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Civil Hospital, Città di Castello, PG, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, IRCCS Multimedica Hospital, Sesto San Giovanni, MI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, European Institute of Oncology, Milano, Italy
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- Pediaric Cardiology Division, Regina Margherita Hospital - Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Maggiore St Andrea Hospital, Vercelli, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Brotzu Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
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- Center for Prevention, Diagnosis and Therapy of Arterial Hypertension and Cardiovascular Complications, St Camillo Hospital, Sassari, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Degli Infermi Hospital, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Internal Medicine 4 Department, Molinette Hospital - Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino, Italy
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- Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Civitanova Marche, MC, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Polyclinic “G.Rodolico-S. Marco”, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- De Gasperis Cardio Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Non-invasive Cardiovascular Diagnostic Division, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Riuniti della Valdichiana Hospital, Montepulciano, SI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Pio XI Hospital, Desio, MB, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Civil Hospital, Sant’Agata di Militello, ME, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Division, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Sirai Hospital, Carbonia, CI, Italy
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- Geriatric Division, Valdagno Hospital, Arzignano, VI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Maria della Pietà Hospital, Nola, NA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Padre Antero Micone Hospital, Genova, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Regina Montis Regalis Hospital, Mondovì, CN, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, G.B. Grassi Hospital, Lido di Ostia, RM, Italy
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- Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology Unit - Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Gemelli Isola Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Civic Hospital, Chivasso, TO, Italy
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- Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Division, San Camillo-Fornalinini Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Koelliker Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Internal Medicine Division, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Giovanni Evangelista Hospital, Tivoli, RM, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Madonna della Navicella Hospital, Chioggia, VE, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Maria Bianca Hospital, Mirandola, MO, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Hospital, Moncalieri, TO, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Ss. Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, Casa della Salute “Regina Margherita”, Castelfranco Emilia, MO, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Civic Hospital, Chivasso, TO, Italy
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- Medical Division, St Agostino Hospital, Castiglione del Lago, PG, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Santi Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital, Alessandria, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Camposampiero Hospital, Camposampiero, PD, Italy
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- Geriatric Division, University Hospital Mater Domini, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Villa del Sole Clinic, Cosenza, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Riuniti Anzio-Nettuno Hospital, Anzio, RM, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease Division, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Giuseppe Hospital, Empoli, FI, Italy
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- Sports Medicine Division, Careggi University Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology Division, Marche University Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, IRCCS INRCA Hospital, Osimo AN, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology Division, University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Mater Salutis Hospital, Legnago, VR, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Division, L. Sacco Hospital, University of Milan, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Gemelli Molise Hospital, Campobasso, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Miulli Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Donato Polyclinic, San Donato Milanese MI, Italy
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- Internal and Emergency Medicine Division, Civil Hospital, Policoro MT, Italy
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- Geriatric Division, Miulli Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Benevento, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, St Donato Polyclinic, San Donato Milanese MI, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G.Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Intensive Care Unit, St Salvatore Hospital, L’Aquila, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G.Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, University Hospital Polyclinic G.Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Martocchia A, Piccoli C, Notarangelo MF, Bentivegna E, Sergi D, Luciani M, Barlattani M, Sesti G, Martelletti P. A bedside ultrasound protocol to the measurement of the systemic vascular resistances: Preliminary results in the patients with sepsis. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2023; 83:163-169. [PMID: 36404539 DOI: 10.3233/ch-221613] [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: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of the ultrasound (US) bedside examination is increasing for the detailed evaluation of the hemodynamic parameters, allowing the physicians to set the appropriate therapeutic strategies with greater precision. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate the hemodynamic parameters (the cardiac output or CO, the central venous pressure or CVP and the systemic vascular resistance or SVR) in the patients with sepsis, by using a bedside US approach. METHODS We consecutively enrolled n.82 patients of S.Andrea Hospital (n.47 with sepsis and n.35 without sepsis), examining the hemodynamic parameters by a bedside US evaluation. RESULTS The incidence of sepsis was more than 50% of cases. The patients with sepsis presented higher comorbidity and polypharmacy (p < 0.01, p < 0.001), with increased creatinine (p < 0.001) and consequent esteemed glomerular filtration rate (p < 0.01), C-reactive protein (p < 0.01), SOFA (Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment) score (p < 1.58×10-7) and reduced SVR (p < 0.05). The SOFA score was inversely related to the SVR (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS To our best knowledge, this is the first study with a bedside US protocol to measure SVR, beyond the abdominal and cardiac qualitative evaluation.
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- Antonio Martocchia
- Emergecy Medicine Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, S.Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergecy Medicine Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, S.Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergecy Medicine Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, S.Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, S.Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergecy Medicine Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, S.Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, S.Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, S.Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergecy Medicine Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, S.Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Martocchia A, Bentivegna E, Sergi D, Luciani M, Barlattani M, Notarangelo MF, Piccoli C, Sesti G, Martelletti P. The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) by the Handheld Ultrasound Devices (HUDs) in the COVID-19 Scenario: a Review of the Literature. SN Compr Clin Med 2022; 5:1. [PMID: 36407770 PMCID: PMC9665043 DOI: 10.1007/s42399-022-01316-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The use of portable ultrasound (US) devices is increasing, due to its accessibility, versatility, non-invasiveness, and its significant support in the patient management, extending the traditional physical examination through the POCUS (point-of-care ultrasound). The pocket-size or handheld ultrasound devices (HUDs) can easily perform focused exams, not aiming to substitute for the high-end US systems (gold standard), since the HUDs usually have more limited functions. The HUDs are promising tools for the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of the COVID-19 infection and its related disorders. In conclusion, the routine use of HUDs may ameliorate the management of COVID-19 pandemic, according to the guidelines for the POCUS approach and the procedures for the protection of the patients and the professionals.
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- Antonio Martocchia
- Emergency Medicine Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy
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Ziswiler T, Luciani M, Vanetta C, Springer A, Diteepeng T, Von Eckardstein A, Mueller D, Barbagallo M, Conen D, Rodondi N, Moschovitis G, Osswald S, Kuehne M, Bonati LH, Beer JH. Trimethylamine N-oxide is associated with impaired cognitive function in patients with atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2435] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Introduction
Since patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are predisposed to suffer from major adverse cerebrovascular events (MACE), they are more likely to suffer MACE linked sequelae, such as cognitive impairment. We hypothesised that the gut microbiome derivate trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) may amplify this pathomechanism given its hypercoagulative, proinflammatory and proatherogenic effects.
Methods
Patients of the Swiss-AF cohort with determined TMAO plasma levels, cognitive scores (n=2'379) and cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) (n=1'722) collected at baseline were included. TMAO levels were measured by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC). Overall cognitive performance was evaluated using the Cognitive Construct (CoCo) score reflecting different cognitive functions measured by four validated neuropsychological assessments, namely the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Trail Making Test (TMT parts A and B), Semantic Fluency Test (SFT) and Digital Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). The scores were compared with the quartiles of patients' TMAO plasma levels (Q1: 0.6–4, Q2: 4–5.8, Q3: 5.8–9.1, Q4: 9.1–164μmol/l) in linear effect models. All models were adjusted for multiple covariates correlating with this association: For TMAO (overall meat consumption >3 times per week, physical activity, glomerular filtration rate, presence of diabetes mellitus), cognitive function (EQ-5D-5L score, geriatric depression scale, education level) and cerebral affects (white matter lesions volume and total brain volume in cMRI). The relevance of high TMAO plasma levels in different stroke groups in cMRI (i.e., clinically overt, silent, or no stroke) were analysed in a subgroup analysis. The subgroups were additionally adjusted for total brain volume to eliminate the effect of simultaneous decrease of cerebral white matter.
Results
After multivariable adjustment, AF patients in the highest quartile of TMAO levels performed significantly poorer in the global cognitive score (CoCo: estimate −0.11, 95% CI [−0.17, −0.05], p=0.002) compared to patients in the lowest quartile. This was observed also in the MoCA, SFT, DSST, TMT-A and TMT-B.
In the subgroup analysis, an association between the highest TMAO quartile (compared with the lowest quartile) and lower CoCo score was found in the group of patients with overt strokes (−0.18, 95% CI [−0.33, −0.04], p=0.012). Weak evidence of the same association was found in the group of patients with silent strokes (−0.13, 95% CI [−0.25, 0.002], p=0.053) and patients with no strokes (−0.08, 95% CI [−0.16, 0.01], p=0.07).
After adjustment for decreased brain volume, the association remained for silent strokes (−0.14, 95% CI [−0.28, −0.01], p=0.036) indicating the impact of TMAO in this subgroup.
Conclusion
TMAO plasma levels were associated with cognitive impairment in patients with AF. Longitudinal data will clarify dynamics and likely causality between TMAO and cognitive impairment.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Swiss National Science Foundation
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- T Ziswiler
- Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Department of General Internal Medicine , Baden , Switzerland
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- Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Department of General Internal Medicine , Baden , Switzerland
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- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich), Seminar for Statistics , Zurich , Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Cardiovascular Research Institute Basel and Cardiology Division , Basel , Switzerland
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- University of Zurich, Center for Molecular Cardiology , Schlieren , Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Institute of Clinical Chemistry , Zurich , Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Institute of Clinical Chemistry , Zurich , Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Department of Neurology , Zurich , Switzerland
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- McMaster University, Population Health Research Institute , Hamilton , Canada
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- University of Bern, Department of General Internal Medicine and Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM) , Bern , Switzerland
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- EOC Cantonal Hospital, Division of Cardiology , Lugano , Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Cardiovascular Research Institute Basel and Cardiology Division , Basel , Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Cardiovascular Research Institute Basel and Cardiology Division , Basel , Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Department of Neurology and Stroke Center , Basel , Switzerland
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- Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Department of General Internal Medicine , Baden , Switzerland
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Bentivegna E, Luciani M, Ferrari V, Galastri S, Baldari F, Scarso F, Lamberti PA, Martelletti P. Recently approved and emerging drug options for migraine prophylaxis. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2022; 23:1325-1335. [PMID: 35850597 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2022.2102420] [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] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION : Migraine occupies the first position regarding to the disability caused in female working population (15-49 years). Research in the field of prophylaxis of this pathology has made enormous strides in recent years. AREAS COVERED In this narrative review we retrace the most important scientific evidence regarding recently approved and emerging drug for prophylactic treatment of migraine. The purpose of this article is in fact to evaluate currently approved or emerging pharmacological agents for migraine prophylaxis. This review is based on literature published in peer review journal obtained through PubMed, Cochrane library, Clinicaltrials.gov and US FDA. EXPERT OPINION : Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that target the calcitonin gene-related peptide signalling pathway (CGRP) have marked an innovation in prophylactic migraine therapy. The combination of Onabotulinumtoxin-A (OBTA) and mAbs appears to be an effective, but costly, therapeutic option for resistant cases. New classes of molecules like gepants and ditans seem to give exceptional results. In addition, new prophylactic drugs are emerging with several targets: the pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP), ion channels, several receptors coupled to G proteins, orexin, and glutamate. All these therapies will implement and improve migraine management, as well as personalized medicine for each patient.
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- Enrico Bentivegna
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Arcari L, Luciani M, Cacciotti L, De Biase L. Reply letter to: Correspondence on 'Coronavirus disease 2019 in patients with cardiovascular disease' (J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2022 Jan 1;23(1):e42. doi: 10.2459/JCM.0000000000001276. PMID: 34874340.). J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2022; 23:205. [PMID: 35103640 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Luca Arcari
- Covid-Cardiology Unit, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome
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- Covid-Cardiology Unit, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital
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- Covid Unit, Heart Failure Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Bentivegna E, Luciani M, Scarso F, Bruscia C, Chiappino D, Amore E, Nalli G, Martelletti P. Hormonal therapies in migraine management: current perspectives on patient selection and risk management. Expert Rev Neurother 2021; 21:1347-1355. [PMID: 34739361 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2021.2003706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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: 11/09/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The link between sex hormones and migraines has long been investigated but the mechanisms underlying this altered interaction are not yet fully understood. Herein, we retrace the knowledge on this association in relationship with risk of stroke. AREAS COVERED Estrogens fluctuations could trigger migraine attacks and exogenous estrogens intake could be a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and stroke. At the same time, ischemic heart diseases and stroke share a common substrate with migraine and other mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. EXPERT OPINION The use of hormonal therapies in the context of contraception or replacement therapy must be closely evaluated in a careful risk assessment. We highlight the complex interaction of hormone/neuroinflammation pathways underlying the pathophysiology of migraine glimpsing in mood disorders a possible common denominator of link between hormonal and neuronal systems.
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- Enrico Bentivegna
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Arcari L, Luciani M, Cacciotti L, Pucci M, Musumeci MB, Pietropaolo L, Spuntarelli V, Negro A, Camastra G, Bentivegna E, Marazzi G, Sighieri C, Ansalone G, Santini C, Martelletti P, Volpe M, De Biase L. Coronavirus disease 2019 in patients with cardiovascular disease: clinical features and implications on cardiac biomarkers assessment. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2021; 22:832-839. [PMID: 34482324 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Previous cardiovascular disease (CVD) and myocardial involvement are common in coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). We investigated relationships between CVD, cardiac biomarkers and outcome in COVID-19. METHODS We analyzed n = 252 patients from a multicenter study and provided comparison according to the presence or absence of underlying CVD. Cardiac biomarkers high-sensitivity Troponin [upper reference of normality (URN) 35 pg/ml for Troponin I and 14 pg/ml for Troponin T] and natriuretic peptides (Nt-pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, URN 300 pg/ml and B-type natriuretic peptide, URN 100 pg/ml) were both available in n = 136. RESULTS Mean age was 69 ± 16 years (56% men, 31% with previous CVD). Raised hs-Troponin and natriuretic peptides were detected in 36 and 50% of the cases respectively. Age, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hemoglobin, hs-Troponin and natriuretic peptides were independently associated with underlying CVD (P < 0.05 for all). Compared with the normal biomarkers subgroups, patients with isolated hs-Troponin elevation had higher in-hospital mortality (31 vs. 4%, P < 0.05), similar CVD prevalence (15 vs. 11%) and trend towards higher D-dimer (930 vs. 397 ng/ml, P = 0.140). Patients with both biomarkers elevated had higher age, D-dimer, CVD and in-hospital mortality prevalence compared with other subgroups (all P < 0.05 for trend). Outcome analysis revealed previous CVD [model 1: OR 2.72 (95% CI 1.14-6.49), P = 0.024. model 2: OR 2.65 (95% CI 1.05-6.71), P = 0.039], hs-Troponin (log10) [OR 2.61 (95% CI 1.21-5.66), P = 0.015] and natriuretic peptides (log10) [OR 5.84 (95%CI 2.43-14), P < 0.001] to be independently associated with in-hospital mortality. CONCLUSION In our population, previous CVD was part of a vulnerable phenotype including older age, comorbidities, increased cardiac biomarkers and worse prognosis. Patients with isolated increase in hs-Troponin suffered higher mortality rates despite low prevalence of CVD, possibly explained by higher COVID-19-related systemic involvement.
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- Luca Arcari
- Covid-Cardiology Unit, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital
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- Covid-Cardiology Unit, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome
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- Covid Unit, Heart Failure Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Covid-Internal Medicine Unit, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital
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- Covid-Internal Medicine Unit, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome
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- Covid Unit, Heart Failure Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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D'Onofrio F, Krasteva I, Schirone M, Torresi M, Tittarelli M, Pomilio F, Iannetti L, Di Febo T, Luciani M. A proteomic approach of the different environmental conditions of Listeria monocytogenes. Eur J Public Health 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab165.270] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Listeria monocytogenes is the ubiquitous food-borne pathogen which causes listeriosis, a disease with a high mortality rate, mostly transmitted through contaminated ready-to-eat foods. To better understand the systemic response of L. monocytogenes exposed at 3 environmental factors (T, pH and NaCl), the proteome of L. monocytogenes strain NRG 1749-2016, isolated from a meat product, was investigated to identify differences in the protein patterns of such pathogen. Four different conditions were carried out as follows: A) T 37 °C, pH 7.0, NaCl 0.5%; B) T 37 °C, pH 5.5, NaCl 7%; C) T 12° pH 7, NaCl 0.5%; D) T 12 °C, pH 5.5, NaCl 7%. The proteins belonging to cytosol (C1) and vesicles (C2) were isolated and purified by CelLytic B Cell Lysis Reagent and CelLytic IB Inclusion Body Solubilization Reagent according manufacturer's instructions. The analysis were conducted by SDS PAGE and Immunoblotting techniques. The protein concentrations were evaluated by Pierce BCA Protein Assay Kit. From preliminary results, the protein banding patterns generated by 1D SDS PAGE were found to be different at visual observation for C1 and C2, in A, B, C and D conditions. The presence of specific antigen-antibody immunocomplexes (Ag-Ab ICs) was identified by Immunoblotting, in C1 at 100, 60, 55, 35 and 25 kDa for all incubated conditions with a positive serum to L. monocytogenes. As regards C2, Ag-Ab ICs at 110 kDa were observed in A and B, Ag-Ab ICs at 80 kDa in C and D, Ag-Ab ICs at 60 kDa in A and D, while Ag-Ab ICs at 40 and 30 kDa in all conditions. The analysis of the proteome profiles shows an intra-strain variation in the protein patterns produced by L. monocytogenes during the adaptation at different environmental conditions. Further analysis will be carried out to better understand the systemic response of L. monocytogenes, in particular in order to characterize the immunogenic proteins highlighted by Immunoblotting and their role in the virulence expression of such pathogen.
Key messages
Understand how L. monocytogenes adapts physiologically to different environmental factors. Development of new detection method of L. monocytogenes and prevention strategies for listeriosis outbreaks.
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- F D'Onofrio
- Faculty of Bioscience and Technology, Università degli Studi di Teramo, Teramo, Italy
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- Sierology and Immunology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Technology, Università degli Studi di Teramo, Teramo, Italy
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- Sierology and Immunology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Sierology and Immunology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Sierology and Immunology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Sierology and Immunology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Sierology and Immunology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Sierology and Immunology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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Luciani M, Mueller D, Vanetta C, Diteepeng T, Von Eckardstein A, Aeschbacher S, Rodondi N, Moschovitis G, Reichlin T, Bonati L, Luescher T, Kuehne M, Osswald S, Conen D, Beer J. Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) is associated with cardiovascular mortality and vascular brain lesions in patients with atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.0475] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction
Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) is a well characterized pro-atherogenic metabolite derived from the microbial processing of phosphatidylcholine and carnitine (usually present in red meat) and subsequent hepatic oxydation, which promotes endothelial dysfunction, platelet activation and thrombosis initiation. Its role concerning cerebral and cardiovascular adverse events has been assessed in various patient subpopulations but not for long term in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Methods
Baseline TMAO plasma levels were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry in plasmas of 2,379 subjects from our multicentric study. Among them, 1,722 participants at time of recruitment underwent brain MRI. Participants were stratified into TMAO tertiles and Cox PH models, linear mixed effect models or logistic mixed effect models were employed adjusting for several risk factors (age, sex, BMI, active and past smoke habit, cystatin c levels, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease and history of TIA/stroke). Subjects were prospectively followed with a median observation time of 4 years.
Results
Subjects in the highest tertile of TMAO were older (75.4 vs. 70.6 years in low tertile p<0.001) and had significantly more often comorbidities, (26.9% of subjects were diabetic vs. 9.1% in low tertile p<0.001), with higher BMI (28.1 vs 27.0, p<0.001) and worse renal function as assessed by serum cystatin C (1.46 vs 1.07, mg/dl; p<0.001). Heart failure was present in 37.9% participants in the upper compared to 15.8% in the lower tertile. (p<0.001). As shown in Figure 1, Kaplan Meier estimates showed increased cardiovascular mortality with increasing TMAO tertiles (p<0.0001). After adjustment for the abovementioned factors the upper tertile (T3) had an increased hazard ratio (HR) compared to the lowest one (HR 2.36 95% CI 1.56–3.58 p<0.01). Similar trends for global and ischemic stroke occurrences were not found although TMAO levels positively weakly correlated with NIHSS severity (Spearman's coefficient 0.31 p=0.02). Concerning brain MRI findings, TMAO tertiles identified individuals with different prevalence of small non-cortical infarcts (30.5%, 18.1% and 17.4% in high, middle and low tertiles respectively; p<0.001) and when present, larger white matter lesions volumes (5061 mm3, 4158 mm3 and 2970 mm3; p<0.001). After adjustment, the association with small non-cortical infarcts with TMAO levels remained significant in the highest tertile (T3) (OR 1.48 95% CI 1.07–2.05; p=0.02) and a trend towards larger white matter lesions volumes was observed (estimate 1307 95% CI −90–2705; p=0.07).
Conclusions
TMAO represents a robust prognostic independent biomarker identifying multimorbid, high risk patients for cardiovascular mortality and brain damage.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Theodor und Ida Herzog-Egli Foundation Figure 1. CV mortality according to TMAOFigure 2. Brain lesions assessment
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- M Luciani
- Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Internal Medicine, Baden, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich), Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of Zurich, Center for Molecular Cardiology, Schlieren, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- University of Zurich, Center for Molecular Cardiology, Schlieren, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Canada
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- Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Internal Medicine, Baden, Switzerland
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Bentivegna E, Luciani M, Paragliola V, Baldari F, Lamberti PA, Conforti G, Spuntarelli V, Martelletti P. Recent advancements in tension-type headache: a narrative review. Expert Rev Neurother 2021; 21:793-803. [PMID: 34128449 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2021.1943363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common primary headache disorder with a prevalence of up to 78% in general population and huge expenses in terms of health service. Despite its high incidence and impact on life's quality the knowledge on the pathophysiology and efficacious treatment of TTH was still limited. AREAS COVERED In recent years, a series of studies highlighted the heterogeneous nature of this pathology that seems to be determined by a complex interaction between genetic, environmental, and neuromuscular factors, which result in nociceptive system activation. In this setting, alongside the simple analgesic therapies used during the acute attack, a series of therapeutic options based on newly acquired experiences have taken hold. EXPERT REVIEW Not having a single substrate or a typical site of pathophysiology, TTH must be analyzed in a global and multidisciplinary way. Herein, we perform a narrative review of the most recent advancement stimulating the concept of this disease as the tip of the iceberg of a more complex individual malaise secondary to different alterations. Strategies based solely on symptomatic drugs should therefore be avoided by experienced personnel and treatment should aim at taking charge of the patient considering the processes behind this complex pathology.
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- Enrico Bentivegna
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Department of clicinal and molecular medicine, Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Lambru G, Benemei S, Andreou AP, Luciani M, Serafini G, van den Brink AM, Martelletti P. Position Paper on Post-Traumatic Headache: The Relationship Between Head Trauma, Stress Disorder, and Migraine. Pain Ther 2021; 10:1-13. [PMID: 33247827 PMCID: PMC8119555 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-020-00220-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a major public health concern, with mild TBI (mTBI) constituting the vast majority of the injuries. Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is one of the most frequent symptoms that follow a mTBI, occurring in isolation with a tension-type or migraine phenotype, or more often as part of a complex neurobehavioural array of symptoms. The existence of PTH as a separate entity from the primary headaches is still a matter of debate. Classification issues and a lack of methodologically robust epidemiological and clinical studies have made it difficult to elucidate the mechanisms underlying acute and even more persistent PTH (PPTH). Furthermore, psychiatric comorbidities such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), previous history of migraine, and legal issues often reported by PPTH patients have complicated the understanding of this condition, hence treatment approaches for PTH remain problematic. Recent findings from structural and functional neuroimaging studies have attempted to describe the brain architecture of PPTH, suggesting the involvement of different networks compared to migraine. It also seems that calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) levels are not particularly raised in PPTH, although CGRP monoclonal antibodies have obtained positive initial open-label evidence of efficacy in PPTH, and more trials assessing the efficacy of this class of treatments are underway. The broad overlap between PTH, migraine, and PTSD suggests that research in this field should start with a re-appraisal of the diagnostic criteria, followed by methodologically sound epidemiological and clinical studies. Preclinical research should strive to create more reliable PTH models to support human neuroimaging, neurochemical, and neurogenetic studies, aiming to underpin new pathophysiological hypotheses that may expand treatment targets and improve the management of PTH patients.
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- Giorgio Lambru
- The Headache Service, Pain Management and Neuromodulation Centre, NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas, London, UK.
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- Health Sciences Department, Careggi University Hospital, University of Florence, and Headache Centre, Florence, Italy
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- The Headache Service, Pain Management and Neuromodulation Centre, NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas, London, UK
- Headache Research, Wolfson CARD, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
- Emergency Medicine Unit, Regional Referral Headache Centre, DAI Medical Sciences, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Maternal Childhood Sciences, Psychiatry Unit, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
- Emergency Medicine Unit, Regional Referral Headache Centre, DAI Medical Sciences, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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INTRODUCTION Migraine is one of the most common illnesses in the world, with severe economical and subjective implications. Nowadays specific and nonspecific drugs are used for migraine chronic therapy, but a portion of patients have no benefit from these administrations. CGRP receptor antagonists are a good preventive treatment for episodic and chronic migraine. AREAS COVERED This article reviews both preclinical and clinical studies on eptinezumab as a potential preventive therapy for migraine, as well as pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features. Thus, it summarizes safety and tolerability data based on human studies. EXPERT OPINION Eptinezumab had good results in several trials, making this molecule a promising migraine preventive drug. Although preclinical and clinical studies showed a significant efficacy, there are no data on the use of Eptinezumab during pregnancy or breastfeeding. There are still some knowledge limits about its pharmacokinetics and metabolism. This is a matter of concern that should be addressed in future studies.
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- Valerio Spuntarelli
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Emergency Department, Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Emergency Department, Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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The so-called long COVID-19 is a set of symptoms that accompanies the patient even for months after discharge from the hospital. These symptoms include easy muscle fatigue, moderate breathlessness, persistent headache, the feeling of a foggy head, and the development of psychiatric disorders. In general, the quality of life of at least half of the patients who come out of the COVID-19 syndrome, both mild and severe, shows a markedly worsening despite having passed a difficult physical and psychological test. Among all the neurological disorders that can most frequently be found in the long COVID-19, it is important to consider the persistent headache symptomatology as a possible chronic sequela of the infection. Since there is not a definition in the International Headache Society classification of this type of headache, we must focus our attention on this long-COVID-19 headache especially because clinical studies are being planned to collect big data for the International Headache Society Classification Committee.
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- Paolo Martelletti
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
- Emergency Medicine and Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
- Residency Program, Internal Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Residency Program, Internal Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- COVID-19 Unit, Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Residency Program, Internal Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- COVID-19 Emergency Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Residency Program, Internal Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Internal Medicine Unit, Belcolle Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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Bentivegna E, Alessio G, Spuntarelli V, Luciani M, Santino I, Simmaco M, Martelletti P. Impact of COVID-19 prevention measures on risk of health care-associated Clostridium difficile infection. Am J Infect Control 2021; 49:640-642. [PMID: 33031863 PMCID: PMC7534787 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Clostridium difficile is the most common pathogen between health care-associated infections and its incidence has increased during the last years. lack of enough evidence about effective hygiene interventions to prevent this disease. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) pandemic, several strategies to reduce microorganism spread were adopted in hospital setting. The objective of this study was to establish whether such strategies can reduce health care associated C difficile infection (HA-CDI) incidence. We found that, during the pandemic (2020) HA-CDI incidence was significantly lower with respect to the previous years. This work demonstrates that maintaining this level of attention regarding control activities related to prevention of microorganism transmission significantly reduce HA-CDI and related expenses in terms of health costs and human lives.
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- Enrico Bentivegna
- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital and "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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- Hospital Direction and Clinical Departments, Sant'Andrea University Hospital and "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine CoViD-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital and "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital and "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Hospital Direction and Clinical Departments, Sant'Andrea University Hospital and "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital and "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Hospital Direction and Clinical Departments, Sant'Andrea University Hospital and "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health, and Sensory Organs, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital and "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Emergency Medicine CoViD-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital and "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health, and Sensory Organs, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Paolo Martelletti
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Emergency Medicine Unit, Regional Referral Headache Center, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Unit, Regional Referral Headache Center, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Unit, Regional Referral Headache Center, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine Unit, Regional Referral Headache Center, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Introduction: Headache is the fifth most common reason to visit an emergency department (ED). In most of the cases, headache is benign and has a primary origin, with migraine as the most common diagnosis. Inappropriate use of ED for non-emergency conditions causes overcrowding, unnecessary testing, and increased medical costs.Areas covered: All stages of headache management in ED, from the reasons to go there, the diagnosis that is made and the investigations necessary to make it, to get to the therapies administered and those prescribed at discharge, if there were any. Finally, the authors evaluated the habit of recommending medical follow-up and how often the headache is still present at discharge or returns within 24 hours.Expert Opinion: Primary headaches are underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and the majority do not receive drug therapy either in ED or on discharge, and in cases where the therapy is prescribed is not specific. Increase the number of primary care medical services, spread the 'headaches culture' among GPs and ED doctors, the adoption of ICHD in the diagnostic protocols used in EDs and a fast referral to a headache center could decrease the inappropriate use of ED and improve the headache management in the emergency units.
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Centre, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Locatelli G, Ausili D, Stubbings V, Di Mauro S, Luciani M. The epilepsy specialist nurse: A mixed-methods case study on the role and activities. Seizure 2021; 85:57-63. [PMID: 33486343 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2020.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe the role and activities of epilepsy specialist nurses (ESNs) operating as a team in the setting of a hospital specialising in the diagnosis and management of seizure disorders. METHODS We conducted a descriptive mixed-methods embedded single case study. We recruited 9 ESNs, 14 of their professional colleagues and 9 'key informants' to analyse their perceptions of the role and activities of ESNs. We collected data through interviews, questionnaires, observations, and documentation. The study was conducted at the Filadelfia Epilepsy Hospital, Denmark. RESULTS The team of ESNs offers holistic care to patients and their caregivers regarding the clinical, social, and emotional aspects of epilepsy. The ESNs are integrated in a multidisciplinary team and promote collaboration among the team members. ESNs also contribute to organisational aspects and perform research activities. CONCLUSION A structured group of ESNs can operate effectively and extensively in a specialised hospital setting. Our findings contribute to clarifying the description of the ESN's role, and provide an example of how ESNs can be incorporated into a hospital's organisational structure.
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- G Locatelli
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza, Italy; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Roma Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy; Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy Victoria 3065, 115 Victoria Parade, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza, Italy
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- Filadelfia Epilepsy Hospital, Kolonivej 1, 4293, Dianalund, Denmark
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900, Monza, Italy
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Luciani M, Bentivegna E, Spuntarelli V, Lamberti PA, Cacioli G, Del Porto F, Sesti G, Martelletti P, De Biase L. Recurrent COVID-19 pneumonia in the course of chemotherapy: Consequence of a weakened immune system? J Med Virol 2020; 93:1882-1884. [PMID: 33247596 PMCID: PMC7753699 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.26701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Michelangelo Luciani
- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine COVID-19 Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine COVID-19 Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine COVID-19 Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Heart Failure Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Headache occurs in only about 13% of patients within the cohort of presenting COVID-19 symptoms. The hypothesis that such a painful symptomatic picture could be considered a prognostic factor for COVID-19 positive evolution or its trend of severity, or the co-generation of hyposmia/anosmia and/or hypogeusia/ageusia, needs robust epidemiological data, punctual pathophysiological demonstrations, and a detailed comparative analysis on drug–drug interactions (DDIs).
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- Paolo Martelletti
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.,Emergency Medicine & COVID-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine & COVID-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine & COVID-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine & COVID-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Arcari L, Luciani M, Cacciotti L, Musumeci MB, Spuntarelli V, Pistella E, Martolini D, Manzo D, Pucci M, Marone C, Melandri S, Ansalone G, Santini C, Martelletti P, Volpe M, De Biase L. Incidence and determinants of high-sensitivity troponin and natriuretic peptides elevation at admission in hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia patients. Intern Emerg Med 2020; 15:1467-1476. [PMID: 32986136 PMCID: PMC7520380 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-020-02498-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Myocardial involvement in the course of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia has been reported, though not fully characterized yet. The aim of the present study is to undertake a joint evaluation of hs-Troponin and natriuretic peptides (NP) in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia. METHODS In this multicenter observational study, we analyzed data from n = 111 patients. Cardiac biomarkers subgroups were identified according to values beyond reference range. RESULTS Increased hs-Troponin and NP were found in 38 and 56% of the cases, respectively. As compared to those with normal cardiac biomarkers, these patients were older, had higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and had more severe COVID-19 pneumonia by higher CRP and D-dimer and lower PaO2/FIO2. Two-dimensional echocardiography performed in a subset of patients (n = 24) showed significantly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with elevated NP (p = 0.02), whereas right ventricular systolic function (tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion) was significantly reduced both in patients with high hs-Troponin and NP (p = 0.022 and p = 0.03, respectively). Both hs-Troponin and NP were higher in patients with in-hospital mortality (p = 0.001 and p = 0.002, respectively). On multivariable analysis, independent associations were found of hs-Troponin with age, PaO2/FIO2 and D-dimer (B = 0.419, p = 0.001; B = - 0.212, p = 0.013; and B = 0.179, p = 0.037, respectively) and of NP with age and previous CVD (B = 0.480, p < 0.001; and B = 0.253, p = 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Myocardial involvement at admission is common in COVID-19 pneumonia. Independent associations of hs-Troponin with markers of disease severity and of NP with underlying CVD might point toward existing different mechanisms leading to their elevation in this setting.
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- Luca Arcari
- Department of Cardiology, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Via di Acqua Bullicante 4, 00177, Rome, Italy.
- Covid Unit 2, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Via di Acqua Bullicante 4, 00177, Rome, Italy
- Covid Unit 2, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Cardiology Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Heart Failure Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Covid Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Emergency Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Covid Unit, Sapienza University, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Covid Unit 2, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
- Internal Medicine Department, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Covid Unit 2, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
- Internal Medicine Department, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Via di Acqua Bullicante 4, 00177, Rome, Italy
- Covid Unit 2, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Covid Unit 2, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
- Internal Medicine Department, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Covid Unit 2, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
- Internal Medicine Department, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Via di Acqua Bullicante 4, 00177, Rome, Italy
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- Covid Unit 2, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
- Internal Medicine Department, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Emergency Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Covid Unit, Sapienza University, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Cardiology Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Isernia, Italy
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- Heart Failure Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Covid Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Heart Failure Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Luciani M, Bentivegna E, Spuntarelli V, Amoriello Lamberti P, Guerritore L, Chiappino D, Nalli G, Proietta M, Del Porto F, Martelletti P, Sesti G. Coinfection of Tuberculosis Pneumonia and COVID-19 in a Patient Vaccinated with Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG): Case Report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 2:2419-2422. [PMID: 33103062 PMCID: PMC7568690 DOI: 10.1007/s42399-020-00601-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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COVID-19 is a respiratory tract infection caused by the new coronavirus SARS-COV2 that can be complicated by acute distress respiratory syndrome and multiorgan failure. In light of the high rate of mortality associated with COVID-19, pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to prevent the infection are currently being tested. Among non-pharmacological preventive measures, vaccines represent one of the main resources for public health. It has been suggested that Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine may protect individuals against infection from COVID-19 virus, and two clinical trials addressing this question are underway. Here, we report the case of a 32-year-old woman, vaccinated with BCG when she was 1 year old, who was diagnosed with apical tuberculous pneumonia of the right lung along with COVID 19 pneumonia.
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- Michelangelo Luciani
- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Emergency Medicine CoViD-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Emergency Medicine CoViD-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Internal Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Arcari L, Ciavarella GM, Altieri S, Limite LR, Russo D, Luciani M, De Biase L, Mené P, Volpe M. Longitudinal changes of left and right cardiac structure and function in patients with end-stage renal disease on replacement therapy. Eur J Intern Med 2020; 78:95-100. [PMID: 32402562 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2020.04.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Few data are available regarding longitudinal changes of cardiac structure and function in end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). Aim of the present study is to describe serial echocardiographic findings in a cohort of dialyzed CKD patients. METHODS In this retrospective longitudinal study, we included n = 120 dialyzed CKD patients who underwent at least 2 echocardiograms either 1, 2 or 3 years apart. After baseline echocardiogram, n = 112 had a further examination at year 1, n = 76 at year 2 and n = 45 at year 3. Echocardiographic examination included Tissue Doppler Imaging of both left (LV) and right (RV) ventricle. RESULTS LV geometry and LV mass index did not significantly change over time. RV progressively dilated (mean change +1.3 mm, +1.1 mm and +3.1 mm at year 1, 2 and 3 respectively, p = 0.002, adjusted p = 0.003). Tissue Doppler parameters showed significant changes with regard to both LV (mean change of E/E' +0.7, +1.3, +1.7 at year 1, 2 and 3 respectively p<0.001, adjusted p = 0.079) and RV (mean change of S wave (cm/sec) -1, -1.7, -2 at year 1, 2 and 3 respectively, p <0.001, adjusted p = 0.041). Decrease of RV S wave negatively correlated with E/E' changes (r=-0.303, p = 0.002; r=-0.246, p = 0.049; r=-0.265, p = 0.089; at year 1, 2 and 3 respectively). LV ejection fraction (LVEF) progressively declined (p = 0.034, adjusted p = 0.140), albeit being significant lower against baseline only at year 3 (mean change -4.3%, p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS In dialyzed CKD patients we observed parallel worsening of LV diastolic and RV systolic function accompanied by RV dilation. LVEF decreased less sharply.
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- Luca Arcari
- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Department of Cardiology, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Heart Failure Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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Bentivegna E, Sentimentale A, Luciani M, Speranza ML, Guerritore L, Martelletti P. New IgM seroconversion and positive RT-PCR test after exposure to the virus in recovered COVID-19 patient. J Med Virol 2020; 93:97-98. [PMID: 32525558 PMCID: PMC7300757 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.26160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Enrico Bentivegna
- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine COVID-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine COVID-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Bentivegna E, Luciani M, Spuntarelli V, Speranza ML, Guerritore L, Sentimentale A, Martelletti P. Extremely Severe Case of COVID-19 Pneumonia Recovered Despite Bad Prognostic Indicators: a Didactic Report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 2:1204-1207. [PMID: 32838153 PMCID: PMC7324074 DOI: 10.1007/s42399-020-00383-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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COVID-19 is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Starting from Wuhan (China) where it was firstly reported, it rapidly spread to the rest of the world, causing a pandemic with more than 300,000 deaths to date. We report an extremely severe case of coronavirus pneumonia in an over 80-year-old patient with hypertension, coronary heart disease, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Despite a clearly poor anamnestic and clinical prognostic forecast, she was successfully discharged thanks to a careful evaluation of the case and of the complications that have arisen. Although a higher vulnerability of geriatric patients has been observed, the literature on elderly COVID-19 patients has remained very scarce, especially in those over 80. The article aims to explore factors that may allow the successful outcome and provides important elements to better understand this disease.
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- Enrico Bentivegna
- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine CoViD-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine CoViD-19 Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Danielou M, Sarter H, Pariente B, Fumery M, Ley D, Mamona C, Barthoulot M, Charpentier C, Siproudhis L, Savoye G, Gower-Rousseau C, Andre JM, Antonietti M, Aouakli A, Armand A, Aroichane I, Assi F, Aubet JP, Auxenfants E, Ayafi-Ramelot F, Azzouzi K, Bankovski D, Barbry B, Bardoux N, Baron P, Baudet A, Bazin B, Bebahani A, Becqwort JP, Benet V, Benali H, Benguigui C, Ben Soussan E, Bental A, Berkelmans I, Bernet J, Bernou K, Bernou-Dron C, Bertot P, Bertiaux-Vandaële N, Bertrand V, Billoud E, Biron N, Bismuth B, Bleuet M, Blondel F, Blondin V, Bohon P, Boniface E, Bonnière P, Bonvarlet E, Bonvarlet P, Boruchowicz A, Bostvironnois R, Boualit M, Bouche B, Boudaillez C, Bourgeaux C, Bourgeois M, Bourguet A, Bourienne A, Branche J, Bray G, Brazier F, Breban P, Bridenne M, Brihier H, Brung-Lefebvre V, Bulois P, Burgiere P, Butel J, Canva JY, Canva-Delcambre V, Capron JP, Cardot F, Carpentier P, Cartier E, Cassar JF, Cassagnou M, Castex JF, Catala P, Cattan S, Catteau S, Caujolle B, Cayron G, Chandelier C, Chantre M, Charles J, Charneau T, Chavance-Thelu M, Chirita D, Choteau A, Claerbout JF, Clergue PY, Coevoet H, Cohen G, Collet R, Colombel JF, Coopman S, Corvisart J, Cortot A, Couttenier F, Crinquette JF, Crombe V, Dadamessi I, Dapvril V, Davion T, Dautreme S, Debas J, Degrave N, Dehont F, Delatre C, Delcenserie R, Delette O, Delgrange T, Delhoustal L, Delmotte JS, Demmane S, Deregnaucourt G, Descombes P, Desechalliers JP, Desmet P, Desreumaux P, Desseaux G, Desurmont P, Devienne A, Devouge E, Devred M, Devroux A, Dewailly A, Dharancy S, Di Fiore A, Djeddi D, Djedir R, Dreher-Duwat ML, Dubois R, Dubuque C, Ducatillon P, Duclay J, Ducrocq B, Ducrot F, Ducrotte P, Dufilho A, Duhamel C, Dujardin D, Dumant-Forest C, Dupas JL, Dupont F, Duranton Y, Duriez A, El Achkar K, El Farisi M, Elie C, Elie-Legrand MC, Elkhaki A, Eoche M, Evrard D, Evrard JP, Fatome A, Filoche B, Finet L, Flahaut M, Flamme C, Foissey D, Fournier P, Foutrein-Comes MC, Foutrein P, Fremond D, Frere T, Fumery M, Gallet P, Gamblin C, Ganga S, Gerard R, Geslin G, Gheyssens Y, Ghossini N, Ghrib S, Gilbert T, Gillet B, Godard D, Godard P, Godchaux JM, Godchaux R, Goegebeur G, Goria O, Gottrand F, Gower P, Grandmaison B, Groux M, Guedon C, Guillard JF, Guillem L, Guillemot F, Guimberd D, Haddouche B, Hakim S, Hanon D, Hautefeuille V, Heckestweiller P, Hecquet G, Hedde JP, Hellal H, Henneresse PE, Heyman B, Heraud M, Herve S, Hochain P, Houssin-Bailly L, Houcke P, Huguenin B, Iobagiu S, Ivanovic A, Iwanicki-Caron I, Janicki E, Jarry M, Jeu J, Joly JP, Jonas C, Katherin F, Kerleveo A, Khachfe A, Kiriakos A, Kiriakos J, Klein O, Kohut M, Kornhauser R, Koutsomanis D, Laberenne JE, Laffineur G, Lagarde M, Lalanne A, Lannoy P, Lapchin J, Laprand M, Laude D, Leblanc R, Lecieux P, Leclerc N, Le Couteulx C, Ledent J, Lefebvre J, Lefiliatre P, Legrand C, Le Grix A, Lelong P, Leluyer B, Lenaerts C, Lepileur L, Leplat A, Lepoutre-Dujardin E, Leroi H, Leroy MY, Lesage JP, Lesage X, Lesage J, Lescanne-Darchis I, Lescut J, Lescut D, Leurent B, Levy P, Lhermie M, Lion A, Lisambert B, Loire F, Louf S, Louvet A, Luciani M, Lucidarme D, Lugand J, Macaigne O, Maetz D, Maillard D, Mancheron H, Manolache O, Marks-Brunel AB, Marti R, Martin F, Martin G, Marzloff E, Mathurin P, Mauillon J, Maunoury V, Maupas JL, Mesnard B, Metayer P, Methari L, Meurisse B, Meurisse F, Michaud L, Mirmaran X, Modaine P, Monthe A, Morel L, Mortier PE, Moulin E, Mouterde O, Mudry J, Nachury M, N’Guyen Khac E, Notteghem B, Ollevier V, Ostyn A, Ouraghi A, Ouvry D, Paillot B, Panien-Claudot N, Paoletti C, Papazian A, Parent B, Pariente B, Paris JC, Patrier P, Paupart L, Pauwels B, Pauwels M, Petit R, Piat M, Piotte S, Plane C, Plouvier B, Pollet E, Pommelet P, Pop D, Pordes C, Pouchain G, Prades P, Prevost A, Prevost JC, Quesnel B, Queuniet AM, Quinton JF, Rabache A, Rabelle P, Raclot G, Ratajczyk S, Rault D, Razemon V, Reix N, Revillon M, Richez C, Robinson P, Rodriguez J, Roger J, Roux JM, Rudelli A, Saber A, Savoye G, Schlosseberg P, Segrestin M, Seguy D, Serin M, Seryer A, Sevenet F, Shekh N, Silvie J, Simon V, Spyckerelle C, Talbodec N, Techy A, Thelu JL, Thevenin A, Thiebault H, Thomas J, Thorel JM, Tielman G, Tode M, Toisin J, Tonnel J, Touchais JY, Touze Y, Tranvouez JL, Triplet C, Turck D, Uhlen S, Vaillant E, Valmage C, Vanco D, Vandamme H, Vanderbecq E, Vander Eecken E, Vandermolen P, Vandevenne P, Vandeville L, Vandewalle A, Vandewalle C, Vaneslander P, Vanhoove JP, Vanrenterghem A, Varlet P, Vasies I, Verbiese G, Vernier-Massouille G, Vermelle P, Verne C, Vezilier-Cocq P, Vigneron B, Vincendet M, Viot J, Voiment YM, Wacrenier A, Waeghemaecker L, Wallez JY, Wantiez M, Wartel F, Weber J, Willocquet JL, Wizla N, Wolschies E, Zalar A, Zaouri B, Zellweger A, Ziade C. Natural History of Perianal Fistulising Lesions in Patients With Elderly-onset Crohn's Disease: A Population-based Study. J Crohns Colitis 2020; 14:501-507. [PMID: 31637413 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjz173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Most studies of elderly-onset Crohn's disease [CD; diagnosed in patients aged 60 or over] have described a mild course. However, data on the natural history of perianal fistulising CD [pfCD] in this population are scarce. In a population-based cohort study, we described the prevalence, natural history, and treatment of pfCD in patients with elderly-onset CD vs patients with paediatric-onset CD. METHOD All patients diagnosed with CD at or after the age of 60 between 1988 and 2006, were included [n = 372]. Logistic regression, Cox models, and a nested case-control method were used to identify factors associated with pfCD. RESULTS A total of 34 elderly patients [9% of the 372] had pfCD at diagnosis. After a median follow-up of 6 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 3; 10), 59 patients [16%] had pfCD; the same prevalence [16%] was observed in paediatric-onset patients. At last follow-up, anal incontinence was more frequent in elderly patients with pfCD than in elderly patients without pfCD [22% vs 4%, respectively; p < 10-4]. Rectal CD at diagnosis was associated with pfCD: hazard ratio (95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.8 [1.6-5.0]). Although 37% of the patients received immunosuppressants and 17% received anti-tumour necrosis factor agents, 24% [14 out of 59] had a definitive stoma at last follow-up. CONCLUSION During the first 6 years of disease, the prevalence of pfCD was similar in elderly and paediatric patients. Rectal involvement was associated with the appearance of pfCD in elderly-onset patients. Around a quarter of patients with elderly-onset CD will have a stoma. Our results suggest that treatment with biologics should be evaluated in these patients.
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- Marie Danielou
- Gastroenterology Unit, EPIMAD Registry, University of Rouen and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health Unit, EPIMAD Registry, Maison Régionale de la Recherche Clinique, University of Lille and Lille University Hospital, Lille, France.,LIRIC UMR 995, Team 5, INSERM and University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, EPIMAD Registry, Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, EPIMAD Registry, and PeriTox, UMR I-01, University of Amiens and Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Paediatrics, Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital and University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health Unit, EPIMAD Registry, Maison Régionale de la Recherche Clinique, University of Lille and Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health Unit, EPIMAD Registry, Maison Régionale de la Recherche Clinique, University of Lille and Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, EPIMAD Registry, University of Rouen and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, EPIMAD Registry, University of Rouen and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health Unit, EPIMAD Registry, Maison Régionale de la Recherche Clinique, University of Lille and Lille University Hospital, Lille, France.,LIRIC UMR 995, Team 5, INSERM and University of Lille, Lille, France
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Luciani M, Saccocci M, Cesarovic N, Lipiski M, Kuwata S, Guidotti A, Regar E, Zuber M, Maisano F. P4744Correlation of acoustic cardiography parameters with PV loop and echocardiographic measurements in an acute porcine heart failure model. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy563.p4744] [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] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- M Luciani
- University Hospital Zurich, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Division of Surgical Research, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Division of Surgical Research, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
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Luciani M, Troncone L, Del Monte F. P280Myocardial resistance against proteotoxicity. Cardiovasc Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvy060.198] [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] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- M Luciani
- University Hospital Zurich, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Boston, United States of America
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Medicine, Charleston, United States of America
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Ghione S, Sarter H, Fumery M, Armengol-Debeir L, Savoye G, Ley D, Spyckerelle C, Pariente B, Peyrin-Biroulet L, Turck D, Gower-Rousseau C, Andre JM, Antonietti M, Aouakli A, Armand A, Aroichane I, Assi F, Aubet JP, Auxenfants E, Ayafi-Ramelot F, Bankovski D, Barbry B, Bardoux N, Baron P, Baudet A, Bazin B, Bebahani A, Becqwort JP, Benet V, Benali H, Benguigui C, Soussan BE, Bental A, Berkelmans I, Bernet J, Bernou K, Bernou-Dron C, Bertot P, Bertiaux-Vandaële N, Bertrand V, Billoud E, Biron N, Bismuth B, Bleuet M, Blondel F, Blondin V, Bohon P, Boniface E, Bonnière P, Bonvarlet E, Bonvarlet P, Boruchowicz A, Bostvironnois R, Boualit M, Bouche B, Boudaillez C, Bourgeaux C, Bourgeois M, Bourguet A, Bourienne A, Branche J, Bray G, Brazier F, Breban P, Brihier H, Brung-Lefebvre V, Bulois P, Burgiere P, Butel J, Canva JY, Canva-Delcambre V, Capron JP, Cardot F, Carpentier P, Cartier E, Cassar JF, Cassagnou M, Castex JF, Catala P, Cattan S, Catteau S, Caujolle B, Cayron G, Chandelier C, Chantre M, Charles J, Charneau T, Chavance-Thelu M, Chirita D, Choteau A, Claerbout JF, Clergue PY, Coevoet H, Cohen G, Collet R, Colombel JF, Coopman S, Corvisart J, Cortot A, Couttenier F, Crinquette JF, Crombe V, Dadamessi I, Dapvril V, Davion T, Dautreme S, Debas J, Degrave N, Dehont F, Delatre C, Delcenserie R, Delette O, Delgrange T, Delhoustal L, Delmotte JS, Demmane S, Deregnaucourt G, Descombes P, Desechalliers JP, Desmet P, Desreumaux P, Desseaux G, Desurmont P, Devienne A, Devouge E, Devred M, Devroux A, Dewailly A, Dharancy S, Di Fiore A, Djeddi D, Djedir R, Dreher-Duwat ML, Dubois R, Dubuque C, Ducatillon P, Duclay J, Ducrocq B, Ducrot F, Ducrotte P, Dufilho A, Duhamel C, Dujardin D, Dumant-Forest C, Dupas JL, Dupont F, Duranton Y, Duriez A, El Achkar K, El Farisi M, Elie C, Elie-Legrand MC, Elkhaki A, Eoche M, Evrard D, Evrard JP, Fatome A, Filoche B, Finet L, Flahaut M, Flamme C, Foissey D, Fournier P, Foutrein-Comes MC, Foutrein P, Fremond D, Frere T, Fumery M, Gallet P, Gamblin C, Ganga-Zandzou PS, Gérard R, Geslin G, Gheyssens Y, Ghossini N, Ghrib S, Gilbert T, Gillet B, Godard D, Godard P, Godchaux JM, Godchaux R, Goegebeur G, Goria O, Gottrand F, Gower P, Grandmaison B, Groux M, Guedon C, Guillard JF, Guillem L, Guillemot F, Guimber D, Haddouche B, Hakim S, Hanon D, Hautefeuille V, Heckestweiller P, Hecquet G, Hedde JP, Hellal H, Henneresse PE, Heyman B, Heraud M, Herve S, Hochain P, Houssin-Bailly L, Houcke P, Huguenin B, Iobagiu S, Ivanovic A, Iwanicki-Caron I, Janicki E, Jarry M, Jeu J, Joly JP, Jonas C, Katherin F, Kerleveo A, Khachfe A, Kiriakos A, Kiriakos J, Klein O, Kohut M, Kornhauser R, Koutsomanis D, Laberenne JE, Laffineur G, Lagarde M, Lannoy P, Lapchin J, Lapprand M, Laude D, Leblanc R, Lecieux P, Leclerc N, Le Couteulx C, Ledent J, Lefebvre J, Lefiliatre P, Legrand C, Le Grix A, Lelong P, Leluyer B, Lenaerts C, Lepileur L, Leplat A, Lepoutre-Dujardin E, Leroi H, Leroy MY, Lesage JP, Lesage X, Lesage J, Lescanne-Darchis I, Lescut J, Lescut D, Leurent B, Levy P, Lhermie M, Lion A, Lisambert B, Loire F, Louf S, Louvet A, Luciani M, Lucidarme D, Lugand J, Macaigne O, Maetz D, Maillard D, Mancheron H, Manolache O, Marks-Brunel AB, Marti R, Martin F, Martin G, Marzloff E, Mathurin P, Mauillon J, Maunoury V, Maupas JL, Mesnard B, Metayer P, Methari L, Meurisse B, Meurisse F, Michaud L, Mirmaran X, Modaine P, Monthe A, Morel L, Mortier PE, Moulin E, Mouterde O, Mudry J, Nachury M, Khac NE, Notteghem B, Ollevier V, Ostyn A, Ouraghi A, Ouvry D, Paillot B, Panien-Claudot N, Paoletti C, Papazian A, Parent B, Pariente B, Paris JC, Patrier P, Paupart L, Pauwels B, Pauwels M, Petit R, Piat M, Piotte S, Plane C, Plouvier B, Pollet E, Pommelet P, Pop D, Pordes C, Pouchain G, Prades P, Prevost A, Prevost JC, Quesnel B, Queuniet AM, Quinton JF, Rabache A, Rabelle P, Raclot G, Ratajczyk S, Rault D, Razemon V, Reix N, Revillon M, Richez C, Robinson P, Rodriguez J, Roger J, Roux JM, Rudelli A, Saber A, Savoye G, Schlosseberg P, Segrestin M, Seguy D, Serin M, Seryer A, Sevenet F, Shekh N, Silvie J, Simon V, Spyckerelle C, Talbodec N, Techy A, Thelu JL, Thevenin A, Thiebault H, Thomas J, Thorel JM, Tielman G, Tode M, Toisin J, Tonnel J, Touchais JY, Touze Y, Tranvouez JL, Triplet C, Turck D, Uhlen S, Vaillant E, Valmage C, Vanco D, Vandamme H, Vanderbecq E, Eecken VE, Vandermolen P, Vandevenne P, Vandeville L, Vandewalle A, Vandewalle C, Vaneslander P, Vanhoove JP, Vanrenterghem A, Varlet P, Vasies I, Verbiese G, Vernier-Massouille G, Vermelle P, Verne C, Vezilier-Cocq P, Vigneron B, Vincendet M, Viot J, Voiment YM, Wacrenier A, Waeghemaecker L, Wallez JY, Wantiez M, Wartel F, Weber J, Willocquet JL, Wizla N, Wolschies E, Zalar A, Zaouri B, Zellweger A, Ziade C. Dramatic Increase in Incidence of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease (1988-2011): A Population-Based Study of French Adolescents. Am J Gastroenterol 2018; 113:265-272. [PMID: 28809388 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2017.228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Accepted: 06/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Few data are available to describe the changes in incidence of pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of this study was to describe changes in incidence and phenotypic presentation of pediatric-onset IBD in northern France during a 24-year period. METHODS Pediatric-onset IBD (<17 years) was issued from a population-based IBD study in France between 1988 and 2011. Age groups and digestive location were defined according to the Paris classification. RESULTS 1,350 incident cases were recorded (8.3% of all IBD) including 990 Crohn's disease (CD), 326 ulcerative colitis (UC) and 34 IBD unclassified (IBDU). Median age at diagnosis was similar in CD (14.4 years (Q1=11.8-Q3=16.0)) and UC (14.0 years (11.0-16.0)) and did not change over time. There were significantly more males with CD (females/males=0.82) than UC (females/males=1.25) (P=0.0042). Median time between onset of symptoms and IBD diagnosis was consistently 3 months (1-6). Mean incidence was 4.4/105 for IBD overall (3.2 for CD, 1.1 for UC and 0.1 for IBDU). From 1988-1990 to 2009-2011, a dramatic increase in incidences of both CD and UC were observed in adolescents (10-16 years): for CD from 4.2 to 9.5/105 (+126%; P<0.001) and for UC, from 1.6 to 4.1/105 (+156%; P<0.001). No modification in age or location at diagnosis was observed in either CD or UC. CONCLUSIONS In this population-based study, CD and UC incidences increased dramatically in adolescents across a 24-year span, suggesting that one or more strong environmental factors may predispose this population to IBD.
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- Silvia Ghione
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Lille University Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Lille, France
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- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health, Epimad registry, Regional house of clinical research, Lille Hospital and University, Lille, France.,Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm-"IBD and environmental factors: epidemiology and functional analyses", Lille University, Lille, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Epimad registry, Amiens Hospital and University, Amiens, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Epimad registry, Rouen Hospital and University, Rouen, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Epimad registry, Rouen Hospital and University, Rouen, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Lille University Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Lille, France.,Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm-"IBD and environmental factors: epidemiology and functional analyses", Lille University, Lille, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, St Vincent de Paul Hospital and Lille Catholic University, Lille, France
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- Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm-"IBD and environmental factors: epidemiology and functional analyses", Lille University, Lille, France.,Gastroenterology Unit, Epimad registry, Lille Hospital and University, Lille, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Lille University Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Lille, France.,Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm-"IBD and environmental factors: epidemiology and functional analyses", Lille University, Lille, France
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- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health, Epimad registry, Regional house of clinical research, Lille Hospital and University, Lille, France.,Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm-"IBD and environmental factors: epidemiology and functional analyses", Lille University, Lille, France
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Lai C, Luciani M, Di Mario C, Galli F, Morelli E, Ginobbi P, Aceto P, Lombardo L. Psychological impairments burden and spirituality in caregivers of terminally ill cancer patients. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2018; 27:e12674. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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- C. Lai
- Dynamic and Clinical Psychology; Sapienza University of Rome; Rome Italy
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- Psychiatry and Psychology Institute; Catholic University of Sacred Heart; Rome Italy
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- Dynamic and Clinical Psychology; Sapienza University of Rome; Rome Italy
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- Dynamic and Clinical Psychology; Sapienza University of Rome; Rome Italy
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- U.O. di Cure Palliative, Fondazione Sanità e Ricerca; Rome Italy
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- U.O. di Cure Palliative, Fondazione Sanità e Ricerca; Rome Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care; Catholic University of Sacred Heart; Rome Italy
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- U.O. di Cure Palliative, Fondazione Sanità e Ricerca; Rome Italy
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Halton JML, Albisetti M, Biss B, Bomgaars L, Brueckmann M, Gropper S, Harper R, Huang F, Luciani M, Maas H, Tartakovsky I, Mitchell LG. Phase IIa study of dabigatran etexilate in children with venous thrombosis: pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability. J Thromb Haemost 2017; 15:2147-2157. [PMID: 28921890 DOI: 10.1111/jth.13847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 03/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Essentials Dabigatran etexilate may provide a new treatment option for pediatric venous thromboembolism. Children aged 1 to < 12 years were given dabigatran etexilate in an open-label, single-arm study. The pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationship was similar to that seen in adult patients. There were no serious adverse events, bleeding events or recurrent venous thromboembolism. SUMMARY Background The current standard-of-care treatments for pediatric venous thromboembolism (VTE) have limitations. Dabigatran etexilate (DE), a direct thrombin inhibitor, may offer an alternative therapeutic option. Objectives To assess the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, and tolerability of a DE oral liquid formulation (OLF) in pediatric patients with VTE. Patients/Methods Patients who had completed planned treatment with low molecular weight heparin or oral anticoagulants for VTE were enrolled in two age groups (2 to < 12 years and 1 to < 2 years), and received a DE OLF based on an age-adjusted and weight-adjusted nomogram. Originally, patients were to receive a DE OLF twice daily for 3 days, but the protocol was amended to a single dose on day 1. The primary endpoints were pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics-related: plasma concentrations of DE and its metabolites; activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), ecarin clotting time (ECT), and dilute thrombin time (dTT); and pharmacokinetic (PK)-pharmacodynamic (PD) correlation. Safety endpoints included incidence rates of bleeding events and all other adverse events (AEs). Results Eighteen patients entered the study and received the DE OLF (an exposure equivalent to a dose of 150 mg twice daily in adults). The projected steady-state dabigatran trough concentrations were largely comparable between pediatric patients and adults. The PK/PD relationship was linear for ECT and dTT, and non-linear for APTT. No serious or severe AEs, bleeding events, or recurrent VTEs were reported. Mild AEs were reported in three patients in the single-dose group (screening period) and in one patient in the multiple-dose group (on-treatment period). Conclusion The current study supports the further evaluation of DE OLFs in pediatric patients with VTE.
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- J M L Halton
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Hematology Department, University Children's Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Clinical Development, Boehringer Ingelheim RCV, Vienna, Austria
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- Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma, Ingelheim, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma, Ingelheim, Germany
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- Clinical Operations, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bracknell, UK
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- Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Ridgefield, CT, USA
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- OncoHematology Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma, Biberach, Germany
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- Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma, Ingelheim, Germany
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- University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Duricova D, Leroyer A, Savoye G, Sarter H, Pariente B, Aoucheta D, Armengol-Debeir L, Ley D, Turck D, Peyrin-Biroulet L, Gower-Rousseau C, Fumery M, Antonietti M, Aouakli A, Armand A, Aroichane I, Assi F, Aubet JP, Auxenfants E, Ayafi-Ramelot F, Bankovski D, Barbry B, Bardoux N, Baron P, Baudet A, Bazin B, Bebahani A, Becqwort JP, Benet V, Benali H, Benguigui C, Ben Soussan E, Bental A, Berkelmans I, Bernet J, Bernou K, Bernou-Dron C, Bertot P, Bertiaux-Vandaële N, Bertrand V, Billoud E, Biron N, Bismuth B, Bleuet M, Blondel F, Blondin V, Bohon P, Boniface E, Bonnière P, Bonvarlet E, Bonvarlet P, Boruchowicz A, Bostvironnois R, Boualit M, Bouche B, Boudaillez C, Bourgeaux C, Bourgeois M, Bourguet A, Bourienne A, Branche J, Bray G, Brazier F, Breban P, Brihier H, Brung-Lefebvre V, Bulois P, Burgiere P, Butel J, Canva JY, Canva-Delcambre V, Capron JP, Cardot F, Carpentier P, Cartier E, Cassar JF, Cassagnou M, Castex JF, Catala P, Cattan S, Catteau S, Caujolle B, Cayron G, Chandelier C, Chantre M, Charles J, Charneau T, Chavance-Thelu M, Chirita D, Choteau A, Claerbout JF, Clergue PY, Coevoet H, Cohen G, Collet R, Colombel JF, Coopman S, Corvisart J, Cortot A, Couttenier F, Crinquette JF, Crombe V, Dadamessi I, Dapvril V, Davion T, Dautreme S, Debas J, Degrave N, Dehont F, Delatre C, Delcenserie R, Delette O, Delgrange T, Delhoustal L, Delmotte JS, Demmane S, Deregnaucourt G, Descombes P, Desechalliers JP, Desmet P, Desreumaux P, Desseaux G, Desurmont P, Devienne A, Devouge E, Devred M, Devroux A, Dewailly A, Dharancy S, Di Fiore A, Djeddi D, Djedir R, Dreher-Duwat ML, Dubois R, Dubuque C, Ducatillon P, Duclay J, Ducrocq B, Ducrot F, Ducrotté P, Dufilho A, Duhamel C, Dujardin D, Dumant-Forest C, Dupas JL, Dupont F, Duranton Y, Duriez A, El Achkar K, El Farisi M, Elie C, Elie-Legrand MC, Elkhaki A, Eoche M, Evrard D, Evrard JP, Fatome A, Filoche B, Finet L, Flahaut M, Flamme C, Foissey D, Fournier P, Foutrein-Comes MC, Foutrein P, Fremond D, Frere T, Fumery M, Gallet P, Gamblin C, Ganga-Zandzou S, Gerard R, Geslin G, Gheyssens Y, Ghossini N, Ghrib S, Gilbert T, Gillet B, Godard D, Godard P, Godchaux JM, Godchaux R, Goegebeur G, Goria O, Gottrand F, Gower P, Grandmaison B, Groux M, Guedon C, Guillard JF, Guillem L, Guillemot F, Guimber D, Haddouche B, Hakim S, Hanon D, Hautefeuille V, Heckestweiller P, Hecquet G, Hedde JP, Hellal H, Henneresse PE, Heyman B, Heraud M, Herve S, Hochain P, Houssin-Bailly L, Houcke P, Huguenin B, Iobagiu S, Ivanovic A, Iwanicki-Caron I, Janicki E, Jarry M, Jeu J, Joly JP, Jonas C, Katherin F, Kerleveo A, Khachfe A, Kiriakos A, Kiriakos J, Klein O, Kohut M, Kornhauser R, Koutsomanis D, Laberenne JE, Laffineur G, Lagarde M, Lannoy P, Lapchin J, Lapprand M, Laude D, Leblanc R, Lecieux P, Leclerc N, Le Couteulx C, Ledent J, Lefebvre J, Lefiliatre P, Legrand C, Le Grix A, Lelong P, Leluyer B, Lenaerts C, Lepileur L, Leplat A, Lepoutre-Dujardin E, Leroi H, Leroy MY, Lesage JP, Lesage X, Lesage J, Lescanne-Darchis I, Lescut J, Lescut D, Leurent B, Levy P, Lhermie M, Lion A, Lisambert B, Loire F, Louf S, Louvet A, Luciani M, Lucidarme D, Lugand J, Macaigne O, Maetz D, Maillard D, Mancheron H, Manolache O, Marks-Brunel AB, Marti R, Martin F, Martin G, Marzloff E, Mathurin P, Mauillon J, Maunoury V, Maupas JL, Mesnard B, Metayer P, Methari L, Meurisse B, Meurisse F, Michaud L, Mirmaran X, Modaine P, Monthe A, Morel L, Mortier PE, Moulin E, Mouterde O, Mudry J, Nachury M, N’Guyen Khac E, Notteghem B, Ollevier V, Ostyn A, Ouraghi A, Ouvry D, Paillot B, Panien-Claudot N, Paoletti C, Papazian A, Parent B, Pariente B, Paris JC, Patrier P, Paupart L, Pauwels B, Pauwels M, Petit R, Piat M, Piotte S, Plane C, Plouvier B, Pollet E, Pommelet P, Pop D, Pordes C, Pouchain G, Prades P, Prevost A, Prevost JC, Quesnel B, Queuniet AM, Quinton JF, Rabache A, Rabelle P, Raclot G, Ratajczyk S, Rault D, Razemon V, Reix N, Revillon M, Richez C, Robinson P, Rodriguez J, Roger J, Roux JM, Rudelli A, Saber A, Savoye G, Schlosseberg P, Segrestin M, Seguy D, Serin M, Seryer A, Sevenet F, Shekh N, Silvie J, Simon V, Spyckerelle C, Talbodec N, Techy A, Thelu JL, Thevenin A, Thiebault H, Thomas J, Thorel JM, Tielman G, Tode M, Toisin J, Tonnel J, Touchais JY, Touze Y, Tranvouez JL, Triplet C, Turck D, Uhlen S, Vaillant E, Valmage C, Vanco D, Vandamme H, Vanderbecq E, Vander Eecken E, Vandermolen P, Vandevenne P, Vandeville L, Vandewalle A, Vandewalle C, Vaneslander P, Vanhoove JP, Vanrenterghem A, Varlet P, Vasies I, Verbiese G, Vernier-Massouille G, Vermelle P, Verne C, Vezilier-Cocq P, Vigneron B, Vincendet M, Viot J, Voiment YM, Wacrenier A, Waeghemaecker L, Wallez JY, Wantiez M, Wartel F, Weber J, Willocquet JL, Wizla N, Wolschies E, Zalar A, Zaouri B, Zellweger A, Ziade C. Extra-intestinal Manifestations at Diagnosis in Paediatric- and Elderly-onset Ulcerative Colitis are Associated With a More Severe Disease Outcome: A Population-based Study. J Crohns Colitis 2017; 11:1326-1334. [PMID: 28981648 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjx092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [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] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Data on extra-intestinal manifestations [EIM] and their impact on the disease course of ulcerative colitis [UC] in population-based cohorts are scarce, particularly in paediatric- and elderly-onset UC patients. The aims of this population-based study were to assess: 1] the occurrence of EIM in paediatric- and elderly-onset UC; 2] the factors associated with EIM; and 3] their impact on long-term disease outcome. METHODS Paediatric-onset [< 17 years at diagnosis] and elderly-onset UC patients [> 60 years at diagnosis] from a French prospective population-based registry [EPIMAD] were included. Data on EIM and other clinical factors at diagnosis and at maximal follow-up were collected. RESULTS In all, 158 paediatric- and 470 elderly-onset patients were included [median age at diagnosis 14.5 and 68.8 years, median follow-up 11.2 and 6.2 years, respectively]. EIM occurred in 8.9% of childhood- and 3% of elderly-onset patients at diagnosis and in 16.7% and 2.2% of individuals during follow-up [p < 0.01], respectively. The most frequent EIM was joint involvement [15.8% of paediatric onset and 2.6% of elderly-onset]. Presence of EIM at diagnosis was associated with more severe disease course [need for immunosuppressants or biologic therapy or colectomy] in both paediatric- and elderly-onset UC (hazard ratio [HR] = 2.0, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.0-4.2; and HR = 2.8, 0.9-7.9, respectively). Extensive colitis was another independent risk factor in both age groups. CONCLUSIONS Elderly-onset UC patients had lower risk of EIM either at diagnosis or during follow-up than paediatric-onset individuals. EIM at diagnosis predicted more severe disease outcome, including need for immunosuppressive or biologic therapy or surgery, in both paediatric- and elderly-onset UC.
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- Dana Duricova
- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health, Registre EPIMAD, Lille University and Hospital, Lille, France
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- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health, Registre EPIMAD, Lille University and Hospital, Lille, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, EPIMAD Registry, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health, Registre EPIMAD, Lille University and Hospital, Lille, France.,Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm Lille 2 University, Lille, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Hôpital Huriez, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Associated Medical Director, Immunology, MSD France, Courbevoie cedex, France
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- Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm Lille 2 University, Lille, France.,Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Lille University Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm Lille 2 University, Lille, France.,Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Lille University Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Public Health, Epidemiology and Economic Health, Registre EPIMAD, Lille University and Hospital, Lille, France.,Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm Lille 2 University, Lille, France
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- Lille Inflammation Research International Center LIRIC-UMR 995 Inserm Lille 2 University, Lille, France.,Gastroenterology Unit, EPIMAD Registry, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France
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Lai C, Aceto P, Luciani M, Fazzari E, Cesari V, Luciano S, Fortini A, Berloco D, Canulla F, Calia R, Lai S. Externally Oriented Thinking Predicts Phosphorus Levels in Dialyzed Patients. Transplant Proc 2016; 48:309-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.12.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Zangari P, Messia V, Viccaro M, Bottero S, Marsella P, Longo D, Palma P, Luciani M, Locatelli F. C0545: Genetic Prothrombotic Factors in Children with Otogenic Lateral Sinus Thrombosis: Experience of an Italian Centre. Thromb Res 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0049-3848(14)50297-6] [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: 11/30/2022]
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D'Amario D, Leone AM, Iaconelli A, Luciani M, Gaudino M, Manchi M, Ottaviani L, Siracusano A, Massetti M, Crea F. Cardiac stem cell replicative capacity predicts ventricular remodeling in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht308.p1311] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Luciani M, Di Pancrazio C, Di Febo T, Tittarelli M, Podaliri Vulpiani M, Puglielli MO, Naessens J, Sacchini F. IgG antibodies from dourine infected horses identify a distinctive Trypanosoma equiperdum antigenic pattern of low molecular weight molecules. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2012; 151:140-6. [PMID: 23218944 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2012.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [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: 06/15/2012] [Revised: 11/06/2012] [Accepted: 11/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Diagnosis and control of dourine is strongly based on serological evidence, but knowledge of the humoral response of horses during infection is limited. In this study we developed a chemiluminescent immunoblotting (cIB) assay to characterise the Trypanosoma equiperdum antigen pattern recognised by IgGs from naturally or experimentally dourine-infected horses and analyse the kinetics of IgG humoral response following the infection. One compounding factor is that sera from uninfected animals often cross-react with T. equiperdum antigens. Development of the cIB assay was based on the hypothesis that serum IgGs from healthy and infected animals recognise different T. equiperdum antigen patterns. We used sera from 8 naturally infected horses which had recovered from Italian outbreaks and 2 experimentally infected mares. In addition, sera from 10 healthy control animals, eight of which were CFT positive but IFA negative for dourine, were collected from disease free regions. Sera were compared by the complement fixation test (CFT), indirect immune fluorescence (IFA) and the cIB assay. cIB analysis revealed that IgGs from infected horses, in contrast to IgGs from healthy horses, specifically recognise a T. equiperdum antigenic profile with low molecular weight bands ranging between 16 and 35 kDa. A time course experiment indicated that IgGs specific for the 16-35 kDa parasite protein fraction appear 17 days post-infection. The cIB assay confirmed all ten infected animals as positive and all controls as negative. This study demonstrated that analysis of IgGs by cIB can provide clear confirmation of trypanosome infection in horses, suggesting that this technique can be applied as a confirmatory serological test for dourine infection.
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- M Luciani
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale, Via Campo Boario, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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Luciani M, Balestri M, Girardi K, Altomare L, Soldati M, Pancotti S, Minozzi A, Avvisati G, Locatelli F. C0382 The role of thrombophilia in the perinatal stroke in neonates: A retrospective study in 54 cases. Thromb Res 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2012.08.077] [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: 11/26/2022]
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Mattera GG, Vanoli E, Martinez V, Luciani M, Falco T, Borsini F. Adrenergic effects on force-frequency relationship: a pivotal role for the cardiac intrinsic systems. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2011; 202:141-9. [PMID: 21338472 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-1716.2011.02266.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/28/2022]
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AIM The force-frequency relationship (F-FR) is an important intrinsic regulatory mechanism of cardiac contractility. The involvement of autonomic nervous system in this physiological aspect of cardiac control remains unclear. The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of extrinsic and intrinsic cardiac adrenergic innervations on the heart rate (HR)-related positive inotropic response. METHODS Twenty-four dogs were anesthetized and acutely instrumented to monitor and record ECG, systemic and left ventricular pressures and derivatives, and to pace the heart at 130, 150, 170, 190 and 210 bpm, in order to construct the F-FR curve. Animals were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 6 each): vehicle (V), ganglion-blocked (G-B), β-blocked (β-B) and ganglion-blocked plus β-blocked (G-B + β-B). RESULTS Vehicle treated animals presented the classical F-FR. In the β-B group F-FR was blunted, but never fully suppressed. The G-B treated animals showed a bell-shape response curve of the induced inotropic effect with the zenith at 170 bpm: the first part of the curve resembling the control one, followed by a rapid decline toward baseline value. The co-administration of G-B and β-B agents reversed the contractile response to HR rise with a curve resembling the negative F-FR curve observed in the failing heart. CONCLUSION The F-FR appeared to be constituted by two consecutive mechanisms: first depolarization-rate dependent, and a second catecholamine-dependent. The natural consequence of these observations is that the full expression of F-FR needs an intact adrenergic system.
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- G G Mattera
- Research and Development Sigma-Tau S.p.A., Pomezia, Italy.
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Calia R, Lai C, Aceto P, Luciani M, Saraceni C, Lai S, Gargiulo A, Citterio F. Preoperative Psychological Factors Predicting Graft Rejection in Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplant: A Pilot Study. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1006-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Calia R, Lai C, Aceto P, Luciani M, Romagnoli J, Lai S, Gargiulo A, Citterio F. Effects of Switching from Twice-Daily to Once-Daily Tacrolimus Formulation on Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Transplant Benefit Perception after Kidney Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1020-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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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Calia R, Lai C, Aceto P, Luciani M, Saraceni C, Avolio A, Agnes S. Psychological Risk Factors for Graft Rejection Among Liver Transplant Recipients. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1123-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Rossi GD, Mauro FR, Pizzo F, Coluzzi S, Luciani M, Mandelli F. Combination of Cytosine-Arabinoside (ARA-C), Cyclophosphamide and Prednisone in the Treatment of B-Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Advanced Stages and Progressive Disease. Leuk Lymphoma 2009; 5 Suppl 1:101-3. [DOI: 10.3109/10428199109103388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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: 11/13/2022]
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Giordano M, Turatti G, Parodi G, Luciani M, Laganà D. The maxillary protraction treatment: description of a laser Er:Yag-assisted surgical technique. Case report. Minerva Stomatol 2009; 58:307-315. [PMID: 19516239] [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: 05/27/2023]
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The surgically aided rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) is indicated to treat the hypoplasia of the upper jaw, with a reduction of the palatal transverse diameters, even in absence of mono- or bilateral crossbite, in the adult patient. In such cases, maxillary osteotomies are made in order to reduce the sutural resistance and facilitate the expansion of the maxillary complex. A case of surgically-aided expansion of the maxilla by the use of laser Er:Yag is reported. This device is able to guarantee targeted osteotomies of the bone, without inducing iatrogenic damages of the soft tissues. The orthodontic treatment has been performed using a bonded palatal expander (type Hyrax) in association with a class III orthopedic traction (face mask). After this a fixed appliance at both the arches was bonded. The preliminary radiographic examination and the cefalometric evaluation have been repeated at the end of the maxillary protraction (60 days after surgery) and at the end of the orthodontic treatment. The entire duration of the treatment was 18 months. The use of the laser Er:Yag has showed several advantages if compared to the traditional tools (bur), as more safety, more cutting precision and less probability to determine side effects on the soft tissue. The orthodontic treatment has been performed according to the standard protocol and the results were similar to the referred in literature.
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- M Giordano
- Department of Dentistry and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Martini Hospital, Turin, Italy.
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Notturno F, Luciani M, Caporale C, Ciarelli A, Uncini A. Antibodies to Ganglioside Complexes in Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Clinical Correlates, Fine Specificity and Complement Activation. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2009; 22:437-45. [DOI: 10.1177/039463200902200220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [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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In the Schwann cells and neuronal plasma membranes the gangliosides are organized in clusters forming complexes of gangliosides in the microdomains termed lipid rafts. We investigated frequency, clinical correlates, fine specificity and pro-inflammatory properties of antibodies to ganglioside complexes (GSCs) in a Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS) population. In 63 patients with different GBS variants we performed an ELISA for antibodies to Campylobacter Jejuni ( C. jejuni), gangliosides and GSCs. We studied the fine specificity of antibodies to GSCs by immunoabsorption study and performed a complement activation assay. Twenty-seven percent of patients had antibodies to GSCs and 71% had antibodies either to single gangliosides or to GSCs. Patients with antibodies to GSCs had more frequent involvement of cranial nerves but did not present more frequent antecedent respiratory, gastrointestinal or C. jejuni infection, did not have a preferential demyelinating or primary axonal GBS variant and did not develop greater disability at six months. The absorption study showed in 2 sera that antibodies to the complex GD1a/GD1b did not react with the gangliosides forming the complex or other single gangliosides, suggesting that antibodies to GSCs are targeted to new conformational glycoepitopes different from the ones displayed by the single gangliosides. Antibody anti-GSCs activated the complement more frequently than antibodies to single gangliosides. Complement activation indicates that antibodies to GSCs have high avidity, pro-inflammatory properties and may exert a pathogenic role in GBS.
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- Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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Scacchia M, Sacchini F, Filipponi G, Luciani M, Lelli R, Tjipura-Zaire G, Di Provvido A, Shiningwane A, Ndiipanda F, Pini A, Caporale V, Hubschle O. Clinical, humoral and IFN g responses of cattle to infection with Mycoplasma mycoides var. mycoides small colony and attempts to condition the pathogenesis of the infection. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 74:251-63. [DOI: 10.4102/ojvr.v74i3.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), caused by Mycoplasma mycoides var. mycoides small colony (MmmSC), is one of the most important diseases of cattle in Africa. The role of innate or acquired cell mediated and humoral immunity in conferring protection against MmmSC infection has not yet been elucidated. On the other hand, the pathological lesions caused by the aetiological agent have been considered indicative of an immunopathological process. In this study ten naïve cattle were exposed to in-contact infection with animals infected by intubation with a strain of MmmSC. Clinical signs, antibody response, IFNg release and pathological changes at necropsy were analysed and compared with the events following in-contact infection of an equal number of animals kept under daily treatment with cyclosporine for the entire observation period of 84 days. Cyclosporine is a suppressor of the immune response related to the T-cell system. Under the conditions of the experiment, cyclosporine appeared to condition the pathogenesis of CBPP by delaying the events that follow infection, bringing further support to the possibility that the immune response may have an impact on the disease outcome.
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Portanti O, Tittarelli M, Di Febo T, Luciani M, Mercante MT, Conte A, Lelli R. Development and Validation of a Competitive ELISA Kit for the Serological Diagnosis of Ovine, Caprine and Bovine Brucellosis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 53:494-8. [PMID: 17123429 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0450.2006.00971.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 12/01/2022]
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A competitive ELISA (Brucella-Ab c-ELISA) was standardized and validated for the detection of Brucella antibodies in cattle, sheep and goat sera using a monoclonal antibody (MAb 4B5A) produced against Brucella melitensis biotype 2. The specificity and sensitivity of the assay were 100% to a 67.5% cut-off point (B/Bo%). When compared with an indirect ELISA, the Brucella-Ab c-ELISA did not demonstrate cross-reactions when testing positive sera for antibodies to some Enterobacteriaceae. A comparison was made between the Brucella-Ab c-ELISA and the complement fixation and Rose Bengal tests. Results demonstrated that the Brucella-Ab c-ELISA is a valuable tool for the serological diagnosis of bovine and ovine/caprine brucellosis.
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- O Portanti
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e, del Molise G. Caporale. Campo Boario, 64100 Teramo, Italy.
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Luciani M, Armillotta G, Magliulo M, Portanti O, Di Febo T, Di Giannatale E, Roda A, Lelli R. Production and characterisation of monoclonal antibodies specific for Escherichia coli O157:H7. Vet Ital 2006; 42:183-182. [PMID: 20429059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Seven monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) specific for Escherichia coli O157:H7, one of the major causes of haemorrhagic colitis in humans, were produced by immunising Balb/c mice with the strain E. coli O157:H7. These monoclonal antibodies do not cross-react with other bacteria such as Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, E. coli O14, E. coli JM109, S. enterica serovar Enteritidis, S. panama, S. saintpaul, S. derby, S. muenchen, S. bredeney, S. hadar, Yersinia enterocolitica, Proteus vulgaris, Shigella flexneri, Listeria ivanovii, L. monocytogenes 13M, L. innocua, Enterobacter cloacae, E. agglomerans, E. amnigenus, Citrobacter freundii, Escherichia fergussoni or Klebsiella pneumoniae. Of the seven MAbs obtained, MAb 8B8C3 was selected to prepare a high-sensitivity sandwich ELISA method specific for O157:H7.
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- M Luciani
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale, Campo Boario, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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Del Fattore A, Peruzzi B, Rucci N, Recchia I, Cappariello A, Longo M, Fortunati D, Ballanti P, Iacobini M, Luciani M, Devito R, Pinto R, Caniglia M, Lanino E, Messina C, Cesaro S, Letizia C, Bianchini G, Fryssira H, Grabowski P, Shaw N, Bishop N, Hughes D, Kapur RP, Datta HK, Taranta A, Fornari R, Migliaccio S, Teti A. Clinical, genetic, and cellular analysis of 49 osteopetrotic patients: implications for diagnosis and treatment. J Med Genet 2005; 43:315-25. [PMID: 16118345 PMCID: PMC2563229 DOI: 10.1136/jmg.2005.036673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteopetrosis, a genetic disease characterised by osteoclast failure, is classified into three forms: infantile malignant autosomal recessive osteopetrosis (ARO), intermediate autosomal recessive osteopetrosis (IRO), and autosomal dominant osteopetrosis (ADO). METHODS We studied 49 patients, 21 with ARO, one with IRO, and 27 with type II ADO (ADO II). RESULTS Most ARO patients bore known or novel (one case) ATP6i (TCIRG1) gene mutations. Six ADO II patients had no mutations in ClCN7, the only so far recognised gene implicated, suggesting involvement of yet unknown genes. Identical ClCN7 mutations produced differing phenotypes with variable degrees of severity. In ADO II, serum tartrate resistant acid phosphatase was always elevated. Bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP) was generally low, but osteocalcin was high, suggesting perturbed osteoblast differentiation or function. In contrast, BALP was high in ARO patients. Elevated osteoclast surface/bone surface was noted in biopsies from most ARO patients. Cases with high osteoclasts also showed increased osteoblast surface/bone surface. ARO osteoclasts were morphologically normal, with unaltered formation rates, intracellular pH handling, and response to acidification. Their resorption activity was greatly reduced, but not abolished. In control osteoclasts, all resorption activity was abolished by combined inhibition of proton pumping and sodium/proton antiport. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide a rationale for novel therapies targeting pH handling mechanisms in osteoclasts and their microenvironment.
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- A Del Fattore
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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