Novelties in cardiac surgery: an introduction.
Authors: Robinson NB, Gaudino M
PMID: 32472993 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 31, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
ST-elevation myocardial infarction in the COVID-19 era.
Authors: Versaci F, Scappaticci M, Calcagno S, Del Prete A, Romeo F, Peruzzi M, Cavarretta E, Frati G
PMID: 32472994 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 31, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Is the achievement of 85% of age-predicted heart ratemax at exercise test sufficient to make diagnosis of myocardial ischemia in athletes?
CONCLUSIONS: The cut off of 85% HRmax is insufficient to identify signs of reduced coronary reserve in competitive athletes.
PMID: 32429625 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Relationship between echocardiographic and functional parameters in patients with heart failure undergoing cardiopulmonary exercise test.
CONCLUSIONS: EF and TAPSE are associated with peak VO2 in HF patients independently from age, sex and height. The evaluation of potentially relevant mechanisms affecting exercise capacity in HF patients requires further investigation.
PMID: 32429626 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
An overview of cycling as active transportation and as benefit for health.
Authors: Peruzzi M, Sanasi E, Pingitore A, Marullo AG, Carnevale R, Sciarretta S, Sciarra L, Frati G, Cavarretta E
Abstract
Active transportation is defined as travelling on foot, by bicycle or other non-motorized means, sometimes in combination with other forms of public transportation, in contrast with the use of motor vehicles. The prevalence of sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity is a growing epidemic in most developed countries that spread over the last three decades; active transportation may be a promising approach to increase physical activity and reduce the risk of non-communicable disease...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants and sport.
Authors: Romano S, Salustri E, Robles AG, Calò L, Penco M, Sciarra L
Abstract
Physical activity is worldwide recommended for its benefits on cardiovascular system. There is an increasing number of people of all ages that approach sport activity both as leisure time physical activity and as competitive sport. It is always more frequent the request even from older subjects and cardiac patients to be allowed to practice physical activity. Some problems could arise when these subjects present or develop pathologic conditions that require specific pharmacological treatment, in particular an anticoagulation the...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Ventricular arrhythmias and risk stratification of cardiac sudden death in athletes.
Authors: Crescenzi C, Panattoni G, Stazi A, Martino A, Sgueglia M, De Ruvo E, Calò L
Abstract
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) of young athletes is an unexpected and tragic event that could occur during sport activities and is frequently related to ventricular arrhythmias. Identifying athletes at risk of SCD remains a major challenge. While specific characteristics of premature ventricular contractions are considered common and benign, other "uncommon" features should require more accurate investigations, in order to determine eligibility for competitive sports. The most common type of idiopathic premature vent...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury: the long and winding road.
Authors: Del Prete A, Della Rocca DG, Versaci F, Cortese B
PMID: 32429630 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Supplementary management with Pycnogenol ® in patients with lupus vasculitis in remission phases: a pilot, concept registry study.
CONCLUSIONS: This pilot registry indicates that Pycnogenol® can be safely used in subjects with LV with mild symptoms (in remission) possibly avoiding some drug treatments that may cause side effects. A larger study in progress is evaluating the effects of Pycnogenol® on recurrent symptoms in subjects in remission.
PMID: 32429631 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 21, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
What about heart and mind in the covid-19 era?
Authors: Mazza M, Marano G, Antonazzo B, Cavarretta E, Di Nicola M, Janiri L, Sani G, Frati G, Romagnoli E
Abstract
From the time of Hippocratic medicine, heart-brain interactions have been recognized and contributed to both mental and physical health. Heart-brain interactions are complex and multifaceted and appear to be bidirectional. Exposure to chronic and daily stressors such as quarantine, or severe psychological trauma like a significant person in danger of life can affect the cardiovascular system and the emotional experience of the individual, leading to an increased risk of developing a cardiovas...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - May 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for critically ill patients with coronavirus-associated disease 2019: an updated perspective of the European experience.
CONCLUSIONS: ECMO may play an important role in critically ill patients with COVID-19 refractory to less invasive treatments. The increased risk of early death in older patients may be used to prioritize ECMO indication in resource-conscious settings, if confirmed externally.
PMID: 32336080 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - April 28, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
The circulating VEGF is only marginally associated with an increased risk for atherosclerosis.
CONCLUSIONS: The circulating VEGF is only marginally associated with an increased risk for atherosclerosis.
PMID: 32326675 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - April 25, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Outcomes of the novolimus-eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold in real world clinical practice.
CONCLUSIONS: The use of novolimus-eluting BRS in this real world population achieved good clinical outcomes.
PMID: 32326676 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - April 25, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Correlation of heart rate and blood pressure variability as well as hs-CRP with the burden of stable coronary artery disease.
CONCLUSIONS: HRV, BPV and hs-CRP are all significantly associated with coronary lesions. And these variables can predict the Gensini score in SCAD.
PMID: 32326677 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - April 25, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Vascular access and radiation exposure during percutaneous coronary procedures.
Authors: Sciahbasi A, Babbaro M, Confessore P, Cera M, Di Russo C, Patrizi R, Fedele S
Abstract
In the cardiology community, the use of transradial access for percutaneous coronary procedures is progressively increasing all around the world overtaking the use of transfemoral access. The advantages of the transradial access are based on a significant reduction in bleeding and vascular events compared to the femoral access and on a reduction in mortality in the setting of acute coronary syndromes. However, in recent years a slight but significant increase in radiation exposure for patients and operators asso...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - April 25, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
