Publications by authors named "Alfredo Macchiusi"

Statins have pleiotropic effects, including anti-inflammatory action, which is class-specific and contributes to a reduction in cardiovascular events. Statins also have a potential antidepressant effect. We report the case of a patient with depressive disorder and very high cardiovascular risk, in whom idiopathic myelofibrosis was also diagnosed.

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Troponins measured by high-sensitivity methods (hs-cTn) are the current reference biomarkers to diagnose acute myocardial infarction. Conditions other than obstructive coronary heart disease may present an increase in hs-cTn. Heterophilic antibodies can interfere with the hs-cTn dosage.

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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare event as a cause of acute myocardial infarction. Optimal treatment remains unclear. In this report, we describe a case of spontaneous acute coronary artery dissection presenting as recurrent acute myocardial infarction in a postmenopausal woman, successfully treated with systemic thrombolysis.

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