Publications by authors named "A Sonnino"

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of mortality globally, and mechanical CPR devices like the LUCAS system are designed to improve outcomes by enhancing consistency and reducing rescuer fatigue. However, this case report of a 76-year-old female who suffered cardiac arrest post-flight reveals significant complications associated with mechanical CPR. Despite achieving initial resuscitation, she developed extensive liver damage and additional complications, which ultimately led to her death.

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  • This study examines the risk factors for worsening renal function (wRF) in patients with transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA), which is linked to poor outcomes.
  • Out of 134 patients studied, 41.8% experienced wRF within the first year, with significant predictors being a higher New York Heart Association (NYHA) class, a lack of prior ischemic heart disease, and not being on SGLT-2 inhibitors.
  • The findings highlight that renal dysfunction is a common issue after ATTR-CA diagnosis, indicating that certain patient characteristics can help forecast who is at greater risk for developing wRF.
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The diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE) can pose a significant challenge, particularly in cases of prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) or cardiac device-related endocarditis (CDIE) (1). While echocardiography remains a crucial diagnostic tool for identifying IE, including PVE and CDIE, there are certain circumstances where transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) may not be conclusive or practically feasible (2). Recently, intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) has emerged as a promising alternative for diagnosing IE and evaluating intracardiac infections, especially in cases where transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) has not been revealing, and TEE has been contraindicated.

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The main objective of this work [previously appeared in literature, the thermodynamical field theory (TFT)] is to determine the nonlinear closure equations (i.e., the flux-force relations) valid for thermodynamic systems out of Onsager's region.

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Several studies have evaluated the role of inflammation in type 1 diabetes (T1D). The safety profile and anti-inflammatory properties of high dose omega-3 fatty acids combined with Vitamin D supplementation make this therapy a possible candidate for T1D intervention trials. Herein, we describe the case of a 14-year-old boy with new onset T1D treated with high dose Omega-3 and vitamin D3.

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