Publications by authors named "Assunta Piscopo"
The estimation of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) provides prognostic information in patients with heart failure (HF). Bioelectrical impedance analysis may calculate eGFR (Donadio formula). The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the Donadio formula in predicting all-cause mortality in patients with HF as compared to Cockroft-Gault, MDRD-4 (Modification of Diet in renal Disease Study), and Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) formulas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The whole-body bioelectrical phase-angle (PhA) is emerging as a new tool in stratifying prognosis in patients with both acute (AHF) and chronic heart failure (CHF).
Objective: To evaluate the determinants of PhA in HF patients.
Methods: We analyzed data from 900 patients with AHF or CHF (mean age: 76±10 years, 54% AHF).
Background: Congestion is a marker of adverse prognosis in patients with heart failure (HF). In addition to brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), estimated plasma volume status (ePVS), bioimpedance vector analysis (BIVA), and blood urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio (BUN/Cr) are emerging as new markers for congestion. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of BNP, ePVS, BIVA, and BUN/Cr in HF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The pathophysiology of peripheral congestion is poorly investigated in patients with acute heart failure (AHF).
Objectives: to evaluate the relative contribution of serum colloid osmotic pressure (COP), relative plasma volume status (PVS), biomarkers of renal function, electrolytes, haemoglobin, and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in peripheral fluid overload using bioimpedance vector analysis (BIVA).
Methods: We retrospectively analysed data from 485 patients with AHF.