Transradial artery access for percutaneous cardiovascular procedures: state-of-the-art and future directions.
Authors: Bellamoli M, Venturi G, Pighi M, Pacchioni A
Abstract
The transradial access (TRA) for cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been widely adopted in the last decades since its first description in the late forties. The transradial approach has been associated with favourable outcomes as compared with transfemoral access (TFA) in several registries and randomized clinical trials, mainly due to the lower incidence of access-site bleedings, vascular complications and improved patient comfort. This review aims to summarize the body of evidence supporting the use of TR...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - November 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Ablation of atrial tachycardia in the setting of prior mitral valve surgery.
CONCLUSIONS: Catheter ablation of post-surgical arrhythmia occurring after mitral valve surgery is feasible, and, in this setting, the vast majority of the arrhythmia morphologies are based on macroreentry and in about one third of cases show cavotricuspid isthmus-dependent arrhythmia. Prior Cox-Maze-IV associated with mitral valve surgery is an independent predictor of left-sided arrhythmia possibly due to non-transmural surgical lesions.
PMID: 33146481 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - November 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Acute kidney injury and multivessel percutaneous coronary interventions in chronic renal disease: the AMICI study.
CONCLUSIONS: In patients with CKD, the risk of AKI did not differ in patients who underwent single vessel versus multivessel PCI, but multivessel PCI should be performed in multiple staged procedures rather than in a single session.
PMID: 33146482 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - November 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Right ventricular infarction: can we still use old tricks?
Authors: Tadic M, Cuspidi C, Versaci F, Calcagno S
PMID: 33146483 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - November 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Reduced standards of scientific reporting in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Authors: Stöllberger C, Finsterer J, Schneider B
PMID: 33146484 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - November 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Sialic acid: an important contributor to cardiovascular risk.
Authors: Basaran O, Dei Giudici A, Federici M, Versaci F
PMID: 33146485 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - November 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Long term outcomes of percutaneous or surgical treatment in left main disease. "The neverending story".
Authors: Testa L, Varbella F
PMID: 33146486 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - November 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Adenosine and fractional flow reserve: no reason for scare anymore!
Authors: Di Pietro R, Versaci F, Prati F, Burzotta F
PMID: 33146487 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - November 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Heart and endurance sports: excesses are often unhealthy.
Authors: Peruzzi M
PMID: 33094569 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - October 24, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Electrocardiographic interpretation in athletes.
Authors: Abela M, Sharma S
Abstract
Participation in regular exercise of moderate intensity is associated with a plethora of systemic benefits, including a reduction in risk factors for coronary atherosclerosis; however, intensive exercise may paradoxically culminate in sudden cardiac arrest among individuals harbouring arrhythmogenic substrates. The precise mechanism for arrhythmogenesis is likely multifactorial, however, surges in catecholamines, electrolyte shifts, acid-base disturbances, increased core temperature and demand myocardial ischaemia are potential contributors. Although most deaths occur in...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - October 20, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Incidence of ventricular arrhythmias after biventricular defibrillator replacement: impact on safety of downgrading from CRT-D to CRT-P.
CONCLUSIONS: Freedom from VA before device replacement does not correlate with freedom from VA after replacement, so downgrade from CRT-D to CRT-P is not feasible at replacement, in particular in the elderlies, independently of responder and super-responder condition.
PMID: 33059399 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - October 20, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Early versus late tracheal intubation in COVID-19 patients: a pro-con debate also considering heart-lung interactions.
Authors: Cabrini L, Ghislanzoni L, Severgnini P, Landoni G, Baiardo Redaelli M, Franchi F, Romagnoli S
Abstract
The best timing of orotracheal intubation and invasive ventilation in COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome is unknown. The use of non-invasive ventilation, a life-saving technique in many medical conditions, is debated in patients with ARDS since prolonged NIV and delayed intubation may be harmful. Shortage of intensive care beds and ventilators during a respiratory pandemic can trigger a widespread use of early non-invasive ventilation in many hospitals but which is the bes...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - October 20, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Cardiac contractility modulation in left ventricular systolic dysfunction: trick or treat?
Authors: Correale M, Iacoviello M, Brunetti ND, Scicchitano P
PMID: 33059401 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - October 20, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Long-term prognostic potential of microRNA-150-5p in optimally treated heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction. A pilot study.
CONCLUSIONS: Our data generate the hypothesis that miR-150-5p may represent a novel risk marker in HF with reduced ejection fraction.
PMID: 33059402 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - October 20, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Correlation between heart rate variability and low-grade vascular wall inflammation with the angiographic burden of coronary artery disease: an opportunity to lifestyle interventions.
Authors: Ribeiro F
PMID: 33059403 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - October 20, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
