Search Results - "DEL PONTE, Stefano"
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Clinical epidemiology in Italian Registry of Infective Endocarditis (RIEI): Focus on age, intravascular devices and enterococci
Published in International journal of cardiology (01-07-2015)“…Abstract Introduction The epidemiology of infective endocarditis (IE) is changing due to a number of factors, including aging and health related comorbidities…”
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Infective Endocarditis in People Who Inject Drugs: Report from the Italian Registry of Infective Endocarditis
Published in Journal of clinical medicine (14-07-2022)“…Intravenous drug use is a predisposing condition for infective endocarditis (IE). We report the clinical features of IE, taken from the Italian Registry of IE,…”
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The Diagnostic Utility of Transthoracic Echocardiography for the Diagnosis of Infective Endocarditis in the Real World of the Italian Registry on Infective Endocarditis
Published in Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) (01-09-2013)“…Background The choice of the imaging modality (transthoracic [TTE] vs. transesophageal echocardiography [TEE]) for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE)…”
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Right minithoracotomy versus full sternotomy for the aortic valve replacement: Preliminary results
Published in Heart, lung & circulation (01-03-2012)“…Background Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for aortic valve replacement (AVR) is going to increase with different techniques described so far. We hereby…”
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Late angiograms ten years after transmyocardial laser revascularization
Published in Coronary artery disease (01-12-2011)“…We present the angiograms of a patient after transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR), which were performed 10 years before by the application of holmium…”
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The Role of Psychological Support in Cardiac Surgery: Initial Experience
Published in Clinics and practice (07-11-2011)“…The scientific literature has pointed out several predictors of negative outcome after surgery such as pain and depression, negatively affecting the…”
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A simple method to correct aortic tube graft kinking without cardiopulmonary by-pass and aortic clamping
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-11-2000)“…A method for correcting the tube kinking after ascending aortic replacement for acute dissection is described. Its main advantage is the no need for…”
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Mortality and timing of surgery in the left-sided infective endocarditis: an Italian multicentre study
Published in Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (01-04-2018)“…Abstract OBJECTIVES Observational studies on early surgery in infective endocarditis have conflicting results. This study aims to compare the treatment…”
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Pre-Operative Cytokine-Induced Mobilization of Bone Marrow-Derived Cells, Followed by Revascularization Surgery: Early and Long-Term Results of a Prospective Study in Patients with End-Stage Ischemic Cardiac Disease
Published in Blood (18-11-2011)“…Abstract 318 Introduction Coronary artery disease (CAD), along with its main complications, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and congestive heart failure…”
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The 'packing of the groin' technique: an innovative approach for groin lymphocele
Published in Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (01-10-2011)“…Abstract Groin lymphocele is a serious complication of vascular and cardiac surgery as well as of interventional procedures that cannulate the femoral vessels,…”
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Transomental Titanium Plates for Sternal Osteomyelitis in Cardiac Surgery
Published in Journal of cardiac surgery (01-11-2011)“…Introduction: Wound infection is a devastating complication resulting in a high mortality rate from 7% to 80%. The risk of recurrences depends on the depth and…”
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Internal snaring of the caval veins by Foley catheters in case of reoperation via right thoracotomy
Published in Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (01-10-2011)“…Abstract Use of the Foley catheter has been described in cardiac surgery over a wide range of applications. In recent years, the interest in minimally-invasive…”
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Cognitive and quality of life trajectory after either surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients
Published in Giornale italiano di cardiologia (2006) (01-12-2016)“…The impact of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) or surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) on cognitive status and quality of life in high-risk…”
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A rare case of right atrium mass involving the right coronary artery and the tricuspid annulus
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The 37-year durability of a Björk-Shiley Delrin-disc aortic valve prosthesis
Published in Texas Heart Institute journal (2012)“…We report the exceptional longevity of a Björk-Shiley Delrin-disc prosthetic aortic valve that had been implanted in a man who underwent surgical correction of…”
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Pulsed or continuous flow in long-term assist devices: a debated topic
Published in Transplantation reviews (Philadelphia, Pa.) (01-10-2012)“…Abstract The end-stage cardiomyopathy is an increasing worldwide problem. Cardiac transplantation lacks sufficient donors to treat all patients, and there is…”
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Aortic valve replacement using a stentless bioprosthesis through right minithoracotomy: An initial experience
Published in Heart, lung & circulation (01-08-2011)“…Objective Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is nowadays a safe procedure with low rates of mortality and morbidity, but the necessity for a less invasive approach…”
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Preoperative mobilization of bone marrow-derived cells followed by revascularization surgery: early and long-term outcome
Published in International journal of artificial organs (2012)“…Coronary artery disease (CAD), along with its main complications such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and congestive heart failure (CHF), remains a…”
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Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest in the Homeless: What Can We Do?
Published in The Journal of extra-corporeal technology (01-12-2011)“…Accidental deep hypothermia with body temperature < 28 degrees C induces high mortality rates for neurological and cardiac complications. Although several…”
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Giant Aneursym of the Ascending Aorta 37 Years after Aortic Valve Replacement
Published in Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery (01-04-2013)“…Giant ascending aorta aneurysms (AAA), which are larger than 10 cm, are rare. We hereby present the case of a giant AAA of about 13 cm, incidentally detected…”
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