Publications by authors named "F Agnello"

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, significantly influenced by modifiable risk factors, particularly hypercholesterolemia. Despite the availability of effective lipid-lowering drugs, achieving the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) target levels remains a significant challenge in clinical practice, contributing to persistent high rates of cardiovascular events. The intEgrated multidiscipliNary pathway for large-scale maNagement of dyslipidemiA in high-risk patients (ENNA) Project was designed to address the alarming rates of suboptimal lipid management among high and very-high risk patients in the Province of Enna, Sicily.

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Purpose: To assess the performance and the reproducibility of ultrasound-guided attenuation parameter (UGAP) and two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) in patients with biopsy-proven metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Methods: This study included consecutive adult patients with MASLD who underwent ultrasound with UGAP, 2D-SWE and percutaneous liver biopsy. The median values of 12 consecutive UGAP measurements were acquired by two independent radiologists (R1 and R2).

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Article Synopsis
  • Patients with severe aortic stenosis often have coronary artery disease (CAD), and how to manage this condition during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is still debated.
  • This review discusses the timing of coronary revascularization strategies—whether to perform percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) before, during, or after TAVI—and the expected increase in PCI procedures as more low-risk patients are referred for TAVI.
  • Expert opinions suggest that there may be a shift towards performing PCI after TAVI, supported by studies on TAVI's safety in patients with untreated CAD and advancements in implantation techniques that enhance access to coronary arteries post-procedure.
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