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Case Report
A 61–year–old man, smoker and family history of cardiovascular diseases, started oral antibiotic therapy with amoxicillin / clavulanic acid following the appearance of a dental abscess. About 30 minutes after taking the antibiotic, he complained of widespread erythema in the limbs, followed by intense itching and dyspnea. Upon arrival of the medical staff, IV cortisone and antihistamine therapy was performed with gradual and progressive resolution of the symptoms. Despite the doctors’ invitation, the patient refused access to the emergency room for fear of a possible hospital infection with SARS–CoV–2. Almost two months later, due to the onset of exertional dyspnea, he is persuaded to go to the hospital for further tests. The ECG showed signs of diffuse anterolateral necrosis (Figure 1). Echocardiography showed severe left ventricular dysfunction (FE 35%) with extensive akinesia of the mid–distal SIV, apex, and anterior mid–distal wall. Myocardiocytolysis indices were negative and allergy tests positive for beta–lactam antibiotics. Subsequently he underwent coronary angiography which showed proximal occlusion of an intermediate branch (Figure 2) treated with angioplasty and drug stent release. Cardiac MRI was then performed with evidence of a large area of ischemic necrosis (subendocardial / transmural) of the antero–septal, anterior and anterolateral wall with FE 35% (Figure 3).
Comment
Kounis syndrome is a clinical emergency characterized by the appearance of an acute coronary syndrome during an anaphylactic–type reaction. A correct diagnosis is of fundamental importance to limit the extent of myocardial damage as much as possible. In Kounis type 2, the mediators of the allergic reaction can cause not only vasospasm but also the activation of metalloproteases that induce the degradation of collagen with consequent rupture of pre–existing atheromatous plaques, as in our patient. Failure to perform an ECG during first aid leaves doubts about the possible allergic genesis of the episode, which however cannot be excluded with certainty. We have decided to report this clinical case to emphasize the importance of always taking into consideration the possibility of being compared with a case of Kounis when assisting a patient with an anaphylactic type reaction.
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- L Zerillo
- CARDIOLOGIA–UTIC P.O. ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; CARDIOLOGIA–UTIC P.O. ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; DEA I LIVELLO EBOLI–ROCCADASPIDE–BATTIPAGLIA, ROCCADASPIDE
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- CARDIOLOGIA–UTIC P.O. ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; CARDIOLOGIA–UTIC P.O. ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; DEA I LIVELLO EBOLI–ROCCADASPIDE–BATTIPAGLIA, ROCCADASPIDE
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- CARDIOLOGIA–UTIC P.O. ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; CARDIOLOGIA–UTIC P.O. ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; DEA I LIVELLO EBOLI–ROCCADASPIDE–BATTIPAGLIA, ROCCADASPIDE
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- CARDIOLOGIA–UTIC P.O. ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; CARDIOLOGIA–UTIC P.O. ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; DEA I LIVELLO EBOLI–ROCCADASPIDE–BATTIPAGLIA, ROCCADASPIDE
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Zerillo L, Oppo I, Aveta P, Rotunno R. P189 DOAC: WHEN DRUG INTERACTIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Eur Heart J Suppl 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suac012.181] [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]
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Abstract
Introduction
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), as substrates of cytochrome P450 and / or P–glycoprotein (P–gp), are susceptible to drug–drug interactions (DDI) by both inducers and inhibitors. Awareness of this aspect is essential when choosing a DOAC, to avoid exposing the patient to an increased risk of bleeding or cardioembolicism.
Description
We report the clinical case of a 41–year–old woman with a history of iron deficiency anemia and primary hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), who came to our emergency room for an episode of atrial fibrillation with high ventricular rate (HR 140 bpm), datable (<48h) and haemodynamically well tolerated. She was therefore subjected to pharmacological cardioversion with amiodarone, which was found to be effective. Subsequently, she was subjected to interrogation of the defibrillator (ICD), of which the patient was a carrier in primary prevention, with the finding of numerous episodes of AF, lasting up to several hours, paucisymptomatic. An antiarrhythmic prophylaxis with amiodarone and anticoagulant therapy with edoxaban was therefore recommended at discharge. In the following two months, in conjunction with the menstrual cycle, the patient had access to emergency room for metrorrhagia with the need for blood transfusion due to severe anemia (Hb 6 gr / dl). The gynecological tests were negative and she was entrusted to the cardiologist for the management of the therapy. Reassessed on an outpatient basis, given the impossibility of changing antiarrhythmic drugs, as amiodarone is the only molecule recommended for rhythm control in patients with this type of cardiomyopathy, and given the possible interaction between edoxaban and amiodarone (+ 40% plasma DOAC levels ), it was decided to shift to another DOAC: rivaroxaban 20 mg (less interference). In the following twelve months the patient no longer had acute anemia phenomena, the hemoglobin values remained stable and upon interrogation of the ICD device there were no arrhythmic events.
Comment
We have described this case to underline how the possible pharmacokinetic interactions between DOACs and antiarrhythmic drugs are of fundamental importance in daily clinical practice, especially when there are non–reversible causes that increase the risk of bleeding. In this case, the therapy shift vs a DOAC with a documented lower DDI interaction was found to be conclusive.
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- L Zerillo
- ASL SALERNO P.O.ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; DEA EBOLI–ROCCADASPIDE–BATTIPAGLIA, EBOLI
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- ASL SALERNO P.O.ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; DEA EBOLI–ROCCADASPIDE–BATTIPAGLIA, EBOLI
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- ASL SALERNO P.O.ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; DEA EBOLI–ROCCADASPIDE–BATTIPAGLIA, EBOLI
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- ASL SALERNO P.O.ROCCADASPIDE, ROCCADASPIDE; DEA EBOLI–ROCCADASPIDE–BATTIPAGLIA, EBOLI
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Rana I, Buonuomo P, Mastrogiorgio G, Del Fattore A, Jenkner A, Barbuti D, De Vito R, Pizzoferro M, Callea M, Crostelli M, Mazza O, Rotunno R, Bartuli A. EXPANDING THE SPECTRUM OF GORHAM STOUT DISEASE EXPLORING A SINGLE CENTER PEDIATRIC CASE SERIES. Lymphology 2022. [DOI: 10.2458/lymph.4839] [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: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Gorham-Stout Disease (GSD), also named vanishing bone disease, is an ultrarare condition characterized by progressive osteolysis with intraosseous lymphatic vessel proliferation and bone cortical loss. So far, about 300 cases have been reported. It may occur at any age but more commonly affects children and young adults. The aim of this study is to retrospectively review our internal patient series and to hypothesize a diagnostic-therapeutic protocol for earlier diagnosis and treatment. Clinical datasets from our center were examined to identify all GSD patients for collection and analysis. We identified 9 pediatric cases and performed a retrospective case-series review to examine and document both diagnosis and treatment. We found that delay in diagnosis after first symptoms played a critical role in determining morbidity and that multidisciplinary care is key for proper diagnosis and treatment. Our study provides additional insight to improve the critical challenge of early diagnosis and highlights a multidisciplinary treatment approach for the most appropriate management of patients with rare GSD disease. Although GSD is an ultrarare disease, physicians should keep in mind the main clinical features since neglected cases may result in potentially fatal complications.
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- I. Rana
- Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome
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- Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome
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- Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome
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- Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome
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- Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome
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- Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome
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- Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome
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- Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome
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Rana I, Buonuomo PS, Mastrogiorgio G, Del Fattore A, Jenkner A, Barbuti D, De Vito R, Pizzoferro M, Callea M, Crostelli M, Mazza O, Rotunno R, Bartuli A. Expanding the spectrum of Gorham Stout disease exploring a single center pediatric case series. Lymphology 2021; 54:182-194. [PMID: 35073622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Gorham-Stout Disease (GSD), also named vanishing bone disease, is an ultrarare condition characterized by progressive osteolysis with intraosseous lymphatic vessel proliferation and bone cortical loss. So far, about 300 cases have been reported. It may occur at any age but more commonly affects children and young adults. The aim of this study is to retrospectively review our internal patient series and to hypothesize a diagnostic-therapeutic protocol for earlier diagnosis and treatment. Clinical datasets from our center were examined to identify all GSD patients for collection and analysis. We identified 9 pediatric cases and performed a retrospective case-series review to examine and document both diagnosis and treatment. We found that delay in diagnosis after first symptoms played a critical role in determining morbidity and that multidisciplinary care is key for proper diagnosis and treatment. Our study provides additional insight to improve the critical challenge of early diagnosis and highlights a multidisciplinary treatment approach for the most appropriate management of patients with rare GSD disease. Although GSD is an ultrarare disease, physicians should keep in mind the main clinical features since neglected cases may result in potentially fatal complications.
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- I Rana
- Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Bone Physiopathology Research Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Radiology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Histopatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Dentistry, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Vertebral Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Dermatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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El Hachem M, Bada M, Diociaiuti A, Diomedi-Camassei F, Paolantonio G, Rotunno R, Nappo SG, Caione P. Glanular Venous Malformation in Pediatric Age: An Uncommon Vascular Disorder. Urology 2019; 131:223-227. [PMID: 31163184 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Revised: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
Glanular venous malformations are uncommon in pediatric patients. The diagnosis can be easily achieved by observation, even if color Doppler ultrasound is useful for a better characterization. Abdomino-pelvic MRI is necessary to assess the extension of complex lesions and check for associated anomalies. Several therapeutic options are reported in literature. We report 3 paediatric cases successfully treated by surgery with no complications and functional sequelae. Cosmetic results were satisfactory, with minimal surgical scarring. In our opinion, surgery for small glanular venous malformations is indicated within puberty to prevent traumatic bleeding and psychological impact.
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- M El Hachem
- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Urology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Pediatric Urology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Urology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Russo V, Attena E, Mazzone C, Melillo E, Rago A, Galasso G, Riegler L, Parisi V, Rotunno R, Nigro G, D'Onofrio A. Real-life Performance of Edoxaban in Elderly Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: a Multicenter Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study. Clin Ther 2019; 41:1598-1604. [PMID: 31151813 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2019.04.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 09/24/2018] [Revised: 03/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the current study was to compare the efficacy and safety of edoxaban versus vitamin K antagonist (VKA) therapy among a cohort of elderly patients (ie, those aged ≥75 years) with atrial fibrillation (AF) in a real-life setting. METHODS A propensity score-matched cohort observational study was performed comparing the safety and efficacy of edoxaban versus VKA therapy among a cohort of elderly (aged ≥75 years) patients with AF in a real-life setting. Follow-up data were obtained through outpatient visits at 1, 3, and every 6 months. The primary safety outcome was major bleeding. The primary efficacy outcome was the composite of stroke, transient ischemic attack, and systemic embolism. FINDINGS A total of 130 patients receiving edoxaban 60 mg (EDO) treatment were compared with the same number of VKA recipients. The mean follow-up was 16 (2.6) months. The cumulative incidence of thromboembolic events in the EDO and VKA groups was 1.5% (2 of 130) and 2.3% (3 of 130), respectively (P < 0.6). The cumulative incidence of major bleeding events was 1.5% (2 of 130) in the EDO group and 3.1% (4 of 130) in the VKA group (P < 0.4). The total anticoagulant therapy discontinuation rate was 2.3% (3 of 130) in the EDO group and 4.6% (6 of 130) in the VKA group (P < 0.3). A nonsignificant trend in improved adherence was observed between the EDO and VKA groups (81% vs 78%; P = 0.6). IMPLICATIONS Edoxaban therapy showed a good real-life performance among elderly patients (aged ≥75 years) with AF.
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- Vincenzo Russo
- Chair of Cardiology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy.
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- Cardiology Unit, Roccadaspide Hospital, Roccadaspide, SA, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona Hospital, Salerno, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, San Francesco d' Assisi Hospital, Oliveta Citra, SA, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Chair of Cardiology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Departmental Unit of Electrophysiology, Evaluation and Treatment of Arrhythmias, Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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Bertino G, Di Felice S, De Terlizzi F, Muir T, Curatolo P, Rotunno R, Groselj A, Kis E, Gehl J, Clover A, Campana L, Moir G, Odili J, Liew S, Quaglino P, Kunte C, Orlando A. Basal cell carcinoma and electrochemotherapy: the InspECT experience. Eur J Surg Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.10.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Rotunno R, Diociaiuti A, Agolini E, Latorre S, Carnevale C, Novelli A, El Hachem M, Castori M. Facial comedonal acne in orofaciodigital syndrome type 1 caused by a novel frameshift variant in OFD1. Clin Exp Dermatol 2018; 44:706-708. [PMID: 30484888 DOI: 10.1111/ced.13847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- R Rotunno
- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Genetics, IRCCS-Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, S. Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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Rotunno R, Oppo I, Saetta G, Aveta P, Bruno S. NSAIDs and heart failure: A dangerous relationship. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis 2018; 88:950. [PMID: 29877658 DOI: 10.4081/monaldi.2018.950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
One of the potential cardiotoxic action of anti-inflammatory drugs is the occurrence of heart failure (HF), due to their effects on fluid retention and blood pressure. The risk of hospitalization for HF is roughly doubled for both Coxibs, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase- 2 (COX-2) inhibitors, and all the conventional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs are also associated with a risk of vascular thrombosis, which for NSAIDs is different in relation to their different ability to inhibit COX-1 and COX-2. The cardiovascular toxicity of these drugs in the direction of HF follow different pathways respect to their related vascular thrombosis toxicity and involves, in particular, the renal prostaglandins, PGE2 and prostacyclin, mostly synthesized by COX-2. In the kidneys the PGs perform a direct vasodilatory action, e.g. by means of non-contrasting angiotensin mechanisms, and for this reason nimesulide effects on renal microcirculation are independent from the prevalence of intrarenal renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) activity. Conversely, nimesulide reduces sodium tubular urinary flow only in presence of intrarenal RAAS.
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Rotunno R, Campana LG, Quaglino P, de Terlizzi F, Kunte C, Odili J, Gehl J, Ribero S, Liew SH, Marconato R, Brizio M, Curatolo P. Electrochemotherapy of unresectable cutaneous tumours with reduced dosages of intravenous bleomycin: analysis of 57 patients from the International Network for Sharing Practices of Electrochemotherapy registry. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2017; 32:1147-1154. [PMID: 29178483 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/09/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is currently used to treat unresectable superficial tumours of different histotypes through the combination of cytotoxic chemotherapy and local application of electric pulses. In 2006, a collaborative project defined the ESOPE (European Standard Operating Procedures of Electrochemotherapy) guidelines to standardize the procedure. The International Network for Sharing Practices of Electrochemotherapy (InspECT) aims to refine the ESOPE and improve clinical practice. Limiting patient exposure to systemic chemotherapy would be advisable to ameliorate ECT safety profile. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of ECT with reduced chemotherapy dosages. METHODS In a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database (InspECT registry), we evaluated the outcome of patients who received ECT with reduced dosages of bleomycin (7500, 10 000 or 13 500 IU/m2 , instead of the standard dose of 15 000 IU/m2 ). Tumour response in melanoma patients was compared with melanoma patients of the InspECT registry who received the standard dose of bleomycin. RESULTS We identified 57 patients with 147 tumours (melanoma, 38.6%; squamous cell carcinoma, 22.8%; basal cell carcinoma, 17.5%; breast cancer 7%; Kaposi sarcoma 7%; other histotypes, 7.1%). Per-tumour complete response (CR) rate at 60 days was 70.1% (partial, 16.3%); per-patient CR was 57.9% (partial, 21.1%). Local pain was the most frequently reported side-effect (n = 22 patients [39%]), mostly mild; two patients experienced flu-like symptoms, one patient nausea. We observed the same CR rate (55%) in patients with melanoma treated by reduced or conventional bleomycin dosages (P = 1.00). CONCLUSIONS Electrochemotherapy performed with reduced bleomycin dosages could be as effective as with currently recommended dose. Patients with impaired renal function or candidate to multiple ECT cycles could benefit from a reduced dose protocol. Our findings need prospective confirmation before being adopted in clinical practice.
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- R Rotunno
- Dermatologic Clinic, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Oncology and Gastroenterology (DISCOG), University of Padova, Padova, Italy.,Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Dermatologic Clinic, Department Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Scientific & Medical Department, IGEA S.p.A., Carpi, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology, Artemed Fachklinik München, Munich, Germany.,Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, St Georges' University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Center for Experimental Drug and Gene Electrotransfer, Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Dermatologic Clinic, Department Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Scientific & Medical Department, IGEA S.p.A., Carpi, Modena, Italy
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- Dermatologic Clinic, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Kunte C, Letulé V, Gehl J, Dahlstroem K, Curatolo P, Rotunno R, Muir T, Occhini A, Bertino G, Powell B, Saxinger W, Lechner G, Liew SH, Pritchard-Jones R, Rutkowski P, Zdzienicki M, Mowatt D, Sykes A, Orlando A, Mitsala G, Rossi C, Campana L, Brizio M, de Terlizzi F, Quaglino P, Odili J. Electrochemotherapy in the treatment of metastatic malignant melanoma: a prospective cohort study by InspECT. Br J Dermatol 2017; 176:1475-1485. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.15340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- C. Kunte
- Department of Dermatology and Allergology; Ludwig-Maximilian University; Munich Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology; Ludwig-Maximilian University; Munich Germany
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- Center for Experimental Drug and Gene Electrotransfer; Department of Oncology; Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev; Herlev Denmark
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- Department of Plastic Surgery; Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev; Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery; Dermatologic Clinic; University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’; Rome Italy
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- Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery; Dermatologic Clinic; University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’; Rome Italy
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- Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery; James Cook University Hospital; Middlesbrough U.K
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery; University of Pavia; IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation; Pavia Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery; University of Pavia; IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation; Pavia Italy
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- Department of Plastic Surgery; St George's Hospital; London U.K
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- Department of Dermatology; Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen; Wels Austria
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- Department of Dermatology; Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen; Wels Austria
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- Department of Plastic Surgery; Whiston Hospital; Prescot Merseyside U.K
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- Department of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma and Melanoma; Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology; Warsaw Poland
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- Department of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma and Melanoma; Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology; Warsaw Poland
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- Department of Clinical Oncology; Christie Hospital; NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester U.K
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Southmead Hospital; North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol U.K
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Southmead Hospital; North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol U.K
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- Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS; Padova Italy
- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology; University of Padova; Padova Italy
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- Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS; Padova Italy
- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology; University of Padova; Padova Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences; Dermatologic Clinic; University of Torino; Torino Italy
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- Scientific and Medical Department; IGEA S.p.A.; Carpi Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences; Dermatologic Clinic; University of Torino; Torino Italy
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- Department of Plastic Surgery; St George's Hospital; London U.K
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Campana L, Testori A, Curatolo P, Quaglino P, Mocellin S, Framarini M, Borgognoni L, Ascierto P, Mozzillo N, Guida M, Bucher S, Rotunno R, Marenco F, De Salvo G, De Paoli A, Rossi C, Bonadies A. Treatment efficacy with electrochemotherapy: A multi-institutional prospective observational study on 376 patients with superficial tumors. Eur J Surg Oncol 2016; 42:1914-1923. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2016.06.399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 06/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Guida M, Campana L, Curatolo P, Strippoli S, Bonadies A, Grilz G, Cabula C, Rotunno R, Bucher S, Solari N, Santoriello A, Valpione S, Rossi C. Local treatment with electrochemotherapy of superficial angiosarcomas: Efficacy and safety results from a multi-institutional retrospective study. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw343.05] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Diociaiuti A, Rotunno R, El Hachem M, Latorre S, Cozza R, Curatolo P. Electrochemotherapy, a potential new treatment for the management of squamous cell carcinoma in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa: report of three cases. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015; 30:1195-6. [PMID: 25758658 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- A Diociaiuti
- U.O. Dermatologia, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Dermatologica, Università di Roma "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- U.O. Dermatologia, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- U.O. Dermatologia, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- U.O. Dermatologia, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Dermatologica, Università di Roma "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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Curatolo P, Rotunno R, Miraglia E, Mancini M, Calvieri S, Giustini S. Complete remission of Merkel cell carcinoma treated with electrochemotherapy and etoposide. GIORN ITAL DERMAT V 2013; 148:310-311. [PMID: 23670070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Richetta AG, Curatolo P, D'Epiro S, Mancini M, Mattozzi C, Giancristoforo S, Rotunno R, Calvieri S. Efficacy of electrochemotherapy in ulcerated basal cell carcinoma. Clin Ter 2011; 162:443-445. [PMID: 22041802] [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: 05/31/2023]
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cutaneous malignant tumor, accounting for up to 80% of non melanoma skin cancers. Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy have been for long time the main options for its treatment. Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a novel local treatment successfully used in primary skin tumors. We report a case of a man affected by ulcerated basal cell carcinoma treated with ECT. In our case ECT was successful in the management of extensive basal cell carcinoma in clinical conditions whereas other approaches, would have been dangerous and inappropriate. To our knowledge, ECT must be considered as an alternative of traditional techniques when they are contraindicated in relation to the appearance of the lesions or the patient medical history.
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- A G Richetta
- Department of Dermatology, Umberto I Hospital, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
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Miglietta MM, Davolio S, Moscatello A, Pacifico F, Rotunno R. The role of surface fluxes in the development of a tropical-like cyclone in southern Italy. Adv Sci Res 2008. [DOI: 10.5194/asr-2-35-2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Abstract. Numerical simulations of a tropical-like cyclone in southern Italy have been performed with two different modelling systems (BOLAM-MOLOCH and WRF) with the aim of discussing the role of the surface fluxes in the development of the vortex and evaluating their intensity during the mature stage of the cyclone. Although significant differences emerge in their intensity, both the modelling systems agree in showing that the surface fluxes are more important than the latent heat release associated with convection in the initial phase of the vortex lifecycle, while they are less relevant (although more intense) when the minimum assumes the characteristic of a tropical cyclone.
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Turco P, De Simone A, La Rocca V, El Jamal B, Nocerino P, Astarita C, De Matteis C, Messina V, Greco L, Rotunno R, Di Napoli T, Vitale DF, Stabile G. Long-Term Results of Hybrid Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Who Develop Atrial Flutter During Flecainide Infusion. Pacing Clin Electro 2005; 28 Suppl 1:S124-7. [PMID: 15683478 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.00032.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The flecainide infusion test has been proposed to screen candidates for hybrid pharmacological and ablation therapy. We report the long-term follow-up of 154 consecutive patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) who developed atrial flutter (AFL) during flecainide infusion (IC AFL), treated with inferior vena cava-tricuspid annulus isthmus catheter ablation and oral flecainide (hybrid therapy). Over a mean of 54.1 +/- 13.1 months 82 patients (53%) remained free of AF and AFL. Flecainide was discontinued because of adverse effects in 6 patients (4%). A history of persistent AF, and the documentation of >/=1 spontaneous AFL episode before the flecainide test were independent predictors of successful hybrid therapy. In patients with paroxysmal AF without documented spontaneous AFL, the long-term efficacy of hybrid therapy was 38.5% (P = 0.03). The flecainide infusion test reliably detects candidates for hybrid therapy. The efficacy of this therapy is maintained over the long-term with a high patient compliance.
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- Pietro Turco
- Laboratorio di Elettrofisiologia, Villa Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola (RA), Italy
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De Simone A, Turco P, De Matteis C, La Rocca V, Nocerino P, Greco L, Astarita C, Messina V, Rotunno R, Iaconelli G, Stabile E, Stabile G. Effect of verapamil on secondary cardioversion in patients with early atrial fibrillation recurrence after electrical cardioversion. Am J Cardiol 2002; 90:185-7. [PMID: 12106857 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(02)02450-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Antonio De Simone
- Laboratorio di Elettrofisiologia, Casa di Cura San Michele, Maddaloni, Italy
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Ambrosini GG, Cammarota C, Di Luozzo M, Rotunno R, Nesta C, Sette A. ["The memory effect" in healthy heart and transplanted heart. "Cor se ipse alit, se ipse movet, se ipse reget"]. Recenti Prog Med 2000; 91:430-5. [PMID: 11021164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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The heart's memory, interpreted as information residue between a cardiac cycle and the subsequent one, is a very definite phenomenon (short- term memory) both in healthy subjects and in heart transplanted recipients. This "memory effect", we have observed by the autocorrelation and by the spectrum analysis of the values expressing the heartbeat acceleration variability (tachogram 24 h). The "memory effect" cannot be absolutely put down in heart transplanted recipients to interference or to the activity of the central and/or peripheral nervous system, because the heart transplanted is a denervated heart by definition. Moreover, an immediate regulating effect of hormonic factors in the short-term heartbeat regulation is not completely plausible. As already known, the heart transplanted responds to the emergency situation autonomously and autochthonously in proportion to the signals reaching it directly from the circle (vascular resistance, blood pressure, etc.). This implies the existence of functional memory that is likely to be inborn in the conduction system of the heart. Looking at the results of our research we can conclude: "cor se ipse alit, se ipse movet, se ipse reget" (it autonomously models itself to all the different modifications in the circle, it feeds itself as the organ propelling blood circulation and, if necessary, it carries on its kinetic activity autonomously).
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- G G Ambrosini
- Cattedra di Cardiologia II, Scuola II di Specializzazione in Cardiologia, Università La Sapienza, Roma
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De Simone A, Stabile G, Vitale DF, Turco P, Di Stasio M, Petrazzuoli F, Gasparini M, De Matteis C, Rotunno R, Di Napoli T. Pretreatment with verapamil in patients with persistent or chronic atrial fibrillation who underwent electrical cardioversion. J Am Coll Cardiol 1999; 34:810-4. [PMID: 10483964 DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(99)00256-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate, in a prospective and randomized fashion, the efficacy of a pretreatment with verapamil (V) in reducing recurrences of atrial fibrillation (AF) after electrical cardioversion (C). BACKGROUND The increased vulnerability for AF recurrence is probably due to AF-induced changes in the electrophysiologic properties of the atria. This electrical remodeling seems to be due to intracellular calcium overload. METHODS One hundred seven patients with persistent or chronic AF underwent external and/or internal C. All patients received oral propafenone (P) (900 mg/day) three days before and during the entire period of follow-up (three months). In the first group, patients received only the P. In the second group, in adjunct to P, oral V (240 mg/day) was initiated three days before C and continued during the follow-up. Finally, in the third group, oral V was administered three days before and continued only for three days after electrical C. RESULTS During the three months of follow-up, 23 patients (23.7%) had AF recurrence. Mantel-Haenszel cumulative chi-square reached a significant level only when comparing AF free survival curves of group I versus group II and group III (chi-square = 5.2 and 4, respectively; p < 0.05). Significantly, 15 (65.2%) AF relapses occurred during the first week after cardioversion with a higher incidence in group I (10/33 patients, 30.3%) than group II (2/34 patients, 5.9%; p = 0.01) and group III (3/30 patients, 10%; p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Six days of oral V administration centered on the C day, combined with P, significantly reduce the incidence of early recurrences of AF compared with P alone.
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- A De Simone
- Laboratorio di Elettrofisiologia, Casa di Cura San Michele, Maddaloni, Italy
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Stabile G, De Simone A, Solimene F, Turco P, Rotunno R, Di Napoli T. [The predictive value of junctional beats during the radiofrequency transcatheter ablation of the slow pathway of the nodal reentry circuit]. G Ital Cardiol 1999; 29:549-54. [PMID: 10367223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Junctional beats (JB) are often recorded during slow pathway (SP) radiofrequency (RF) ablation in patients with atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT). Neither the correlation between JBs and SP potentials nor the role of mechanically-evoked JBs has been clarified yet. METHODS Two hundred-eleven consecutive patients, with common AVNRT, underwent RF transcatheter ablation guided by Jackman SP potential searching. If we were unable to record an SP potential or if 4 RF pulses delivered on ideal ablation sites were ineffective, the ablation was carried out on anatomical landmarks. Light pressure was applied with the ablation catheter to each ablation site before RF delivery in order to evaluate the inducibility of JBs. RESULTS Transcatheter ablation was performed successfully in 209/211 (99%) patients. In 17 (8.1%) patients, no SP potential was recorded. JBs were observed more often delivering RF in the mid-septal region, whereas SP potentials were more often recorded at the base of the Koch triangle. The success rate (successful pulses/overall pulses) was higher in the mid-septal (58.6% in M1, 77.8% in M2) than in the postero-septal region (4% in PSC, 16.8% in P1). JBs showed a higher specificity (73.2 vs 5.3%), positive (55.5 vs 24.6%) and negative predictive value (97.3 vs 63.8%) than SP potential in identifying the successful ablation site. Mechanical JBs were evoked in 23 patients on 29 ablation sites, and 18/29 (62.1%) of them were successful ablation sites. CONCLUSIONS The recording of JBs during or before RF ablation is a useful parameter to guide SP ablation in patients with AVNRT. Although the underlying mechanism has not been clarified yet, their preferential occurrence in the mid-septal region suggests that they might be due to thermal stimulation of compact atrioventricular node.
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- G Stabile
- Laboratorio di Elettrofisiologia, Casa di Cura San Michele, Maddaloni, CE
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Pappone C, Lamberti F, Santomauro M, Stabile G, De Simone A, Turco P, Pannain S, Loricchio ML, Rotunno R, Chiariello M. [Ablation of paroxysmal tachycardia in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome]. Cardiologia 1993; 38:189-197. [PMID: 8020017] [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: 05/22/2023]
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Surgical or catheter ablation of accessory pathways by means of high energy shock has been substantial associated with morbidity and mortality. On the contrary radiofrequency current, an alternative energy source for ablation, has a low incidence of complications and a very high success rate. Aim of this study was to relate about the results using catheter ablation of accessory pathways by radiofrequency current in our Electrophysiologic laboratory. Radiofrequency current (20-40 W) was delivered between a large-tip catheter electrode positioned against the mitral or tricuspid anulus and a standard adhesive electrosurgical dispersive pad applied to the left chest wall. When possible radiofrequency delivery was guided by catheter recordings of accessory pathway activation. Ablation was attempted in 181 patients with 191 accessory pathways. We obtained successful ablation of 187/191 accessory pathways and accessory pathway conduction was eliminated in 177/181 patients. During a mean follow-up of 14 +/- 10 months preexcitation returned in 7 patients (3.9%). All underwent a second successful ablation. In 1 patient, during the procedure, we observed a transient ischemic attack, with no complications. In accordance to other reports we conclude that radiofrequency ablation is highly effective in ablating accessory pathways, with low morbidity and no mortality.
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- C Pappone
- Dipartimento di Cardiologia e Cardiochirurgia, II Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi Federico II, Napoli
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Odone L, Reggiani E, Vassallo GM, Oelker L, Rotunno R. [The psychodynamic basis of diver training]. Minerva Med 1983; 74:2033-7. [PMID: 6888784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The techniques employed in teaching diving and especially diving safety, were studied. Since it was felt that most accidents are not merely fortuitous but also derive from unconscious urges towards risk-taking, an attempt was made to understand the psychodynamics of the question. The study also investigated the effectiveness of the teaching method as a means not only of transmitting intrinsically useful skills and knowledge, but also as a psychotherapeutic technique aiding the diver to control any self-destructive aggressive urges.
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Odone L, Reggiani E, Oelker L, Rotunno R, Vassallo GM. [Psychodynamic aspects of sports diving]. Minerva Med 1983; 74:2039-46. [PMID: 6888785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Individual and group discussions with divers and instructors were used to discover the psychodynamic bases of the diver's psychology. The clearly narcisistic compensation mechanisms, based essentially on so-called "cross-identification" appear to explain the apparently contradictory personality traits revealed by both psychodiagnostic techniques and phenomenological analysis. The recognition of cross identification as the basis of the narcisism-masochism collusion appears to be a useful addition to the field of accident prevention.
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Rotunno R, Tarantino M, Bonsignore D. [Environmental lead pollution. An epidemiologic study in road gasoline station workers (author's transl)]. Lav Um 1976; 28:65-72. [PMID: 1011912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Erythrocyte ALA-D and urinary coproporphyrins were investigated in 29 road gasoline station workers in order to detect a possible abnormal lead absorption. The ALA-D test represents the most sensitive laboratory device to detect both abnormal lead absorption and possible initial lesions due to lead poisoning. Using the above mentioned laboratory tests evidence of abnormal lead absorption was found in five of the examined subjects. Some remarks on prevention of possible lead intoxication are done.
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