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Echocardiographic imaging and ventricular mechanics in pulsatile-flow LVAD pediatric patients: a systematic approach by Iacobelli, R, Di Molfetta, A, Amodeo, A

“…Echocardiography plays a crucial role in determining the eligibility for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement in patients experiencing advanced…”
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Sensitivity Analysis of Single Beat Left Ventricular Elastance Estimation by Chen Method by Di Molfetta, A., Ferrari, G., Cusimano, V., Di Ruzza, G., Mollo, P., Boncompagni, D., Cesario, M., Volponi, C., Massetti, M., Menichelli, M.

“…Introduction Left ventricular (LV) end-systolic elastance (Ees) can be estimated using single-beat (Ees(sb)) Chen method, employing systolic and diastolic…”
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Tailoring the hybrid palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A simulation study using a lumped parameter model by Di Molfetta, A, Pilati, M, Gagliardi, M.G, Fresiello, L, Amodeo, A, Cristofaletti, A, Pongiglione, G, Ferrari, G

“…Highlights • Lumped parameter models could be useful to support clinical decision in complex heart diseases such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome. • Lumped…”
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A new hybrid (hydro-numerical) model of the circulatory system by Darowski, M., Kozarski, M., Ferrari, G., Zieliński, K., Górczyńska, K., Szczepanowski, A., Pałko, K.J., Fresiello, L., Molfetta, A. Di

“…The paper presents a hybrid (hydro-numerical) circulatory model built to be used as a complementary tool for clinical purposes. It was developed at the…”
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Hyperemic vs non-hyperemic indexes discordance: Role of epicardial and microvascular resistance (HyperDisco Study) by Di Molfetta, A., Cusimano, V., Cesario, M., Mollo, P., Di Ruzza, G., Menichelli, M.

“…Literature reports a 20 % discordance between hyperemic (FFR) and non-hyperemic indexes (NHi) of coronary stenosis lesions. This work aims to develop and test…”
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A cardiovascular simulator tailored for training and clinical uses by Fresiello, L., Ferrari, G., Di Molfetta, A., Zieliński, K., Tzallas, A., Jacobs, S., Darowski, M., Kozarski, M., Meyns, B., Katertsidis, N.S., Karvounis, E.C., Tsipouras, M.G., Trivella, M.G.

“…[Display omitted] •We developed a lumped parameter model of the cardiovascular system.•The simulator includes baroreflex model, blood transfusion, VAD and drug…”
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RF63 PROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF VENTRICULAR LOADING TREND IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH PULSATILE FLOW LVAD by Di Molfetta, A, Iacobelli, R, Filippelli, S, Perri, G, Massetti, M, Amodeo, A

“…AIM:The aim of this study was to describe the echocardiographic trend of left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV) function after implantation of a…”
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Pilot Study of Warfarin Genotype Polymorphisms in Pediatric Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices by Iodice, F, Baban, A, Di Molfetta, A, Di Chiara, L, Novelli, A, Agolini, E, Amodeo, A, Testa, G

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Outcome of a Continous Flow Pump (Jarvik 2000) as Bridge to Transplantation or Destination Therapy in Pediatric Patients by Perri, G, Filippelli, S, Testa, G, Iodice, F, Adorisio, R, Iacobelli, R, Di Molfetta, A, Massetti, M, Amodeo, A

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Prospective Evaluation of Ventricular Loading Trend in Pediatric Patients with Pulsatile Flow LVAD by Di Molfetta, A, Iacobelli, R, Grutter, G, Filippelli, S, Perri, G, Iodice, F, Pasquini, L, Guccione, P, Amodeo, A

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Evolution of Mitral Regurgitation in Pulsatile Flow LVAD Patients Less Than 10kg by Di Molfetta, A, Iacobelli, R, Adorisio, R, Filippelli, S, Perri, G, Testa, G, Guccione, P, Amodeo, A

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Evolution of Ventricular Energetics in the Different Stages of Palliation of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Retrospective Clinical Study by Di Molfetta, A., Iacobelli, R., Guccione, P., Di Chiara, L., Rocchi, M., Cobianchi Belisari, F., Campanale, M., Gagliardi, M. G., Filippelli, S., Ferrari, G., Amodeo, A.

“…Hyperplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) patients are palliated by creating a Fontan-type circulation passing from different surgical stages. The aim of this…”
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RF21 EVOLUTION OF VENTRICULAR ENERGETICS IN THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF PALLIATION OF HYPOPLASTIC LEFT HEART SYNDROME: A RETROSPECTIVE CLINICAL STUDY by Di Molfetta, A, Iacobelli, R, Rocchi, M, Bellisari, F Cobianchi, Gagliardi, M.G, Carotti, A, Massetti, M, Amodeo, A, Guccione, P

“…INTRODUCTION:Hyperplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) patients are palliated by creating a Fontan-type circulation passing from different surgical stages. The…”
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OC54 OUTCOME OF A CONTINOUS FLOW PUMP (JARVIK 2000) AS BRIDGE TO TRANSPLANTATION OR DESTINATION THERAPY IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE by Perri, G, Filippelli, S, Di Molfetta, A, Testa, G, Iodice, F, Adorisio, R, Iacobelli, R, Massetti, M, Amodeo, A

“…BACKGROUND:Use of intra-corporeal ventricular assist devices (VAD) in children has become increasingly popular over the years. We describe our experience with…”
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OC07 CAN WE USE THE NEW INFANT JARVIK 2015 IN PATIENTS LESS THAN 8KG? A SIMULATION STUDY by Di Molfetta, A, Zielinski, K, Ferrari, G, Iacobelli, R, Perri, G, Filippelli, S, Darowski, M, Massetti, M, Amodeo, A

“…OBJECTIVE:to study test the feasibility of implanting the Infant Jarvik 2015 in patients lower than 8 kg. METHODS:The LVAD was tested in a hybrid simulator of…”
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RF61 PREDICTING THE PRESSURE OF THE TOTAL CAVO-PULMONARY CONNECTION: CLINICAL TESTING OF A MATHEMATICAL EQUATION by Di Molfetta, A, Rotella, S, Gagliardi, M.G, Carotti, A, Massetti, M, Amodeo, A, Guccione, P

“…INTRODUCTION:Among the factors which determine Fontan outcome, the total cavo-pulmonary pressure plays a fundamental role. Some authors advocate the use of a…”
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RF96 WEANING IN CHILDREN WITH LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE SUPPORT: A SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE by Iacobelli, R, Di Molfetta, A, Toscano, A, Drago, F, Adorisio, R, Perri, G, Filippelli, S, Di Chiara, L, amodeo, A, Iorio, F, Amodeo, A

“…AIM:We reviewed our experience in children underwent LVAD placement and selected for weaning after evidence of cardiac improvement on LVAD as measured by…”
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RF40 LEFT VENTRICULAR UNLOADING DURING ECMO: ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECT VS IMPELLA. A SIMULATION STUDY by Perri, G, Filippelli, S, Di Molfetta, A, Iacobelli, R, Di Pasquale, L, Ferrari, G, Adachi, I, Vera, R Zera, Massetti, M, Amode, A

“…AIM:VA ECMO causes increase of LV afterload. Realization of ASD or Implantation of Impella have been proposed for LV unloading in combination with VA ECMO. Our…”
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RF20 EVOLUTION OF SMALLEST INTRACORPOREAL CONTINUOUS FLOW LVAD: ROMA EXPERIENCE by Filippelli, S, Perri, G, Di Molfetta, A, Iacobelli, R, Toscano, A, Adorisio, R, Iodice, F, Di Chiara, L, Iorio, F, Amodeo, A

“…OBJECTIVE:Limitations of current VAD for smaller children with HF include use of para-corporeal device, high stroke risk and lack of portability precluding…”
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Biohumoral profile of pediatric patients with heart failure submitted to ventricular assist device support by Ragusa, R, Prontera, C, Di Molfetta, A, Cabiati, M, D'Amico, A, Storti, S, Cantinotti, M, Federico, G, Del Ry, S, Amodeo, A, Clerico, A, Trivella, M.G, Caselli, C

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