Publications by authors named "E Petrolati"

Background: Age-related remodelling has the potential to affect the microvascular response to hyperemic stimuli. However, its precise effects on the vasodilatory response to adenosine and contrast medium, as well as its influence on fractional flow reserve (FFR) and contrast fractional flow reserve (cFFR), have not been previously investigated. We investigate the impact of age on these indices.

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Background: Hemodynamic impact of residual mitral regurgitation (MR) after transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is not always univocally measured by transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) assessment alone. When analyzing TEER procedure result, operators often encounter discrepancy between TEE guidance and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.

Objectives: This study sought to investigate the role of invasive hemodynamic monitoring during mitral valve TEER procedure on top of TEE guidance.

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Background: Coronary flow reserve (CFR) has an emerging role to predict outcome in patients with and without flow-limiting stenoses. However, the role of its surrogate pressure bounded-CFR (Pb-CFR) is controversial. We investigated the usefulness of combined use of fractional flow reserve (FFR) and Pb-CFR to predict outcomes.

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Article Synopsis
  • Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA) affects 5% to 8% of those with acute heart attacks and is now understood to significantly impact patient quality of life and prognosis.
  • Identifying specific causes of MINOCA is crucial for effective treatment, as the condition was once viewed as less serious.
  • This review discusses the need for additional diagnostic approaches beyond standard coronary angiography, including advanced tests and imaging techniques to better understand and manage MINOCA.
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