Publications by authors named "A Persi"

In a patient requiring pacing and defibrillation therapy, but without superior venous access, combined therapy with S-ICD and leadless pacemaker could be the best solution. An appropriate programming of both devices represents the technical challenge in order to avoid inappropriate shocks due to leadless pacing oversensing.

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  • * A literature review revealed 38 cases of bradyarrhythmia associated with SARS-CoV-2, some requiring pacemakers, with instances occurring in younger individuals.
  • * A notable case involved a 47-year-old man who developed sick sinus syndrome after a mild COVID-19 infection, indicating the need for cardiological follow-ups even after recovery from the virus.
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Aim: To identify the prevalence of onychomycosis and epidemiological features in older adults (>65%) with toenail onychodystrophy. In particular, the aim of the study was to analyze risk factors/protective factors, clinical manifestations, comorbidities and etiological agents.

Methods: A prospective study was carried out from February 2012 to May 2012 at San Martino-IST of Genoa, Italy.

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