Publications by authors named "A J Fiocco"

Eysenck's biopsychological model of stress posits that the extraversion-introversion distinction is associated with different thresholds of arousal, which in turn moderate the stress response. Although higher thresholds of activation have been reported in the context of physiological stress induction, more contemporary research has resulted in mixed findings. The objective of the current study was to revisit Eysenck's biopsychological model of stress by examining associations between the two personality dimensions (extraversion-introversion and neuroticism-stability) and stress reactivity in response to the Trier Social Stress Test.

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  • Intravascular and intracardiac masses include thrombi, tumors, and vegetations, impacting the heart's chambers and circulation.
  • Treatment has traditionally been surgical or involves anticoagulation, but there's a shift towards minimally invasive techniques due to patient complexities.
  • The AngioVac System, initially for right-sided heart thrombi, has expanded its use to treat right-sided endocarditis and left-sided masses effectively.
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Objectives: In response to calls for inventive ways to mitigate risks of physical distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic for older adults living in residential care, the JAVA Music Club-Digital (JMC-D) was developed. The current feasibility study investigated benefits, usability, and implementation of weekly JMC-D sessions over 6 months.

Method: Employing a pre-post mixed methods study, depressive symptoms, loneliness, social isolation, and quality of life were measured at baseline, 3 and 6 months.

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Background: Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) is an alternative to conventional surgery to treat severe mitral disease but its use is limited by the risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO). Screening depends on ECG-gated computed tomography (CT) that is not widely available and requires contrast. We developed and validated a transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) method to assess the risk of LVOTO after TMVR with the Tendyne System.

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Surgical site infections (SSIs) pose a frequent complication in cardiac surgery patients and lead to increased patient discomfort and extended hospitalization. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the protective role of single-use negative-pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) devices on closed surgical wounds after cardiac surgery, and explored their potential preventive application across all cardiac surgery patients. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on ScienceDirect, focusing on studies related to "negative pressure wound therapy" or "PICO negative pressure wound therapy" combined with "cardiac surgery" or "sternotomy," published between 2000 and 2022.

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