Search Results - "Cas, Livio Dei"
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Effects of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Left Ventricular Function and Functional Capacity in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology (15-02-2011)“…Objectives This study was designed to test the effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on left ventricular (LV) systolic function in chronic heart…”
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Risk of Cardiovascular Hospitalizations from Exposure to Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10) Below the European Union Safety Threshold
Published in The American journal of cardiology (15-04-2016)“…Abstract The association between exposure to air pollution and acute cardiovascular (CV) events is well documented, however limited data are available…”
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Hemodynamic Progression and Outcome of Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis in Primary Care
Published in The American journal of cardiology (01-03-2012)“…The prognostic relevance of a rapid rate of hemodynamic progression of aortic stenosis (AS) has been predominantly investigated in tertiary centers. We…”
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Effect of Spironolactone on Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Volumes in Patients With Class I or II Heart Failure
Published in The American journal of cardiology (01-11-2010)“…The beneficial effects of spironolactone in chronic heart failure (HF) have been demonstrated in patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III to…”
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Early Regression of Left Ventricular Mass Associated with Diastolic Improvement after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Published in Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography (01-10-2012)“…Background The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) on left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy and…”
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Authorship: from credit to accountability. Reflections from the Editors’ Network
Published in Clinical research in cardiology (01-07-2019)“…The Editors’ Network of the European Society of Cardiology provides a dynamic forum for editorial discussions and endorses the recommendations of the…”
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Old and New Intravenous Inotropic Agents in the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure
Published in Progress in cardiovascular diseases (01-09-2011)“…Abstract Inotropic agents are administered to improve cardiac output and peripheral perfusion in patients with systolic dysfunction and low cardiac output…”
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Effects of Spironolactone on Long-term Mortality and Morbidity in Patients With Heart Failure and Mild or No Symptoms
Published in The American journal of the medical sciences (01-04-2014)“…Abstract Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate long-term effects of spironolactone, an affordable and widely used aldosterone receptor blocker,…”
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The pathophysiology of acute heart failure—It is a lot about fluid accumulation
Published in The American heart journal (2008)“…Acute heart failure (AHF) is the most common single cause of hospitalization for patients >65 years, accounting for about 2% of all hospitalizations as…”
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Is worsening renal function an ominous prognostic sign in patients with acute heart failure? The role of congestion and its interaction with renal function
Published in Circulation. Heart failure (01-01-2012)“…Worsening renal function (WRF), traditionally defined as an increase in serum creatinine levels ≥0.3 mg/dL, is a frequent finding in patients with acute heart…”
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The 6 minute walking test in chronic heart failure: indications, interpretation and limitations from a review of the literature
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The role of the kidney in heart failure
Published in European heart journal (01-09-2012)“…Renal dysfunction is common in patients with heart failure and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Cardiac and renal dysfunction may worsen each…”
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Prospective assessment of integrating the existing emergency medical system with automated external defibrillators fully operated by volunteers and laypersons for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: the Brescia Early Defibrillation Study (BEDS)
Published in European heart journal (01-03-2006)“…Aims There are few data on the outcomes of cardiac arrest (CA) victims when the defibrillation capability of broad rural and urban territories is fully…”
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A Scombroid Poisoning Causing a Life-Threatening Acute Pulmonary Edema and Coronary Syndrome in a Young Healthy Patient
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n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrences After Electrical Cardioversion: A Prospective, Randomized Study
Published in Circulation (New York, N.Y.) (06-09-2011)“…n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) exert antiarrhythmic effects and reduce sudden cardiac death. However, their role in the prevention of atrial…”
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Prevalence of comorbidities and associated cardiac diseases in patients with valve aortic stenosis. Potential implications for the decision-making process
Published in International journal of cardiology (23-08-2012)“…Abstract Objectives Aortic valve replacement ( AVR ) is recommended in patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS). However a large number of elderly…”
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Worsening renal function in patients hospitalised for acute heart failure: Clinical implications and prognostic significance
Published in European journal of heart failure (01-02-2008)“…Background: Renal function is a powerful prognostic variable in patients with heart failure (HF). Hospitalisations for acute HF (AHF) may be associated with…”
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Effects of the long-term administration of nebivolol on the clinical symptoms, exercise capacity, and left ventricular function of patients with diastolic dysfunction: results of the ELANDD study
Published in European journal of heart failure (01-02-2012)“…Aims We hypothesized that nebivolol, a beta-blocker with nitric oxide-releasing properties, could favourably affect exercise capacity in patients with heart…”
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Metabolic exercise test data combined with cardiac and kidney indexes, the MECKI score: A multiparametric approach to heart failure prognosis
Published in International journal of cardiology (10-09-2013)“…Abstract Objectives We built and validated a new heart failure (HF) prognostic model which integrates cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) parameters with…”
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Improvements in Signs and Symptoms During Hospitalization for Acute Heart Failure Follow Different Patterns and Depend on the Measurement Scales Used: An International, Prospective Registry to Evaluate the Evolution of Measures of Disease Severity in Acute Heart Failure (MEASURE-AHF)
Published in Journal of cardiac failure (01-11-2008)“…Abstract Background The natural evolution of signs and symptoms during acute heart failure (AHF) is poorly characterized. Methods and Results We followed a…”
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