Publications by authors named "E Attena"
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 202 patients were followed for about 22 months, showing very low rates of major bleeding and cardiovascular events, along with 99% adherence to the treatment regimen.
- * Although most patients adhered to DPI therapy, 13.4% discontinued treatment mainly due to minor bleeding, indicating that DPI is generally safe and well-tolerated in a real-world clinical setting.
Background: There are limited real-world data on the extended prognosis of patients with drug-induced type 1 Brugada electrocardiogram (ECG).
Objective: We assessed the clinical outcomes and predictors of life-threatening arrhythmias in patients with drug-induced type 1 Brugada ECG.
Methods: This multicenter retrospective study, conducted at 21 Italian and Swiss hospitals from July 1997 to May 2021, included consecutive patients with drug-induced type 1 ECG.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the safety and effectiveness of oral anticoagulants in octogenarians (80+) with atrial fibrillation, focusing on those with varying kidney function.
- Data was obtained from a research database, including 901 patients treated with either direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) or vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), analyzing the impact on major bleeding and thromboembolic events.
- Findings revealed that patients on DOACs had lower mortality rates and fewer complications compared to VKAs, particularly in those with worse kidney function, suggesting DOACs may be a safer option for older patients.
Drug management of atrial fibrillation in light of guidelines and current evidence: an Italian Survey on behalf of Italian Association of Arrhythmology and Cardiac Pacing.
Igor Diemberger Jacopo Francesco Imberti Stefano Spagni Antonio Rapacciuolo Antonio Curcio Emilio Attena
J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown)
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the current pharmacological management of atrial fibrillation in Italy, highlighting the need for personalized treatment according to ESC guidelines.
- Data were gathered through an in-person survey of 106 physicians across 72 hospitals in Italy, revealing significant variability in how atrial fibrillation is managed, particularly in areas with less clear literature support.
- The findings indicate that there is a lack of consistency among Italian cardiologists in their approaches to managing atrial fibrillation, suggesting that more research is needed to determine if these differences affect patient outcomes.