Publications by authors named "F Antonini-Canterin"
Article Synopsis
- * A survey of 159 centers showed that over 30% of echocardiography workloads are related to cancer, with most centers primarily using TTE to assess left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). However, many are still using outdated methods for these assessments.
- * The findings indicate a significant gap between current practices and recommended standards, highlighting the need for better collaboration between cardiologists and oncologists to improve cancer patient care and establish dedicated cardio-oncology services.
Current national availability of advanced echocardiography imaging: real world data from an Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging survey.
Andrea Barbieri Francesca Mantovani Quirino Ciampi Agata Barchitta Giorgio Faganello Francesco Antonini-Canterin
Eur Heart J Imaging Methods Pract
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Advanced echocardiographic imaging (AEI) techniques, like 3D echocardiography and strain analysis, provide more accurate assessments of heart function compared to traditional methods, offering better prognostic insights.
- A national survey by the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging revealed varying use of AEI across 173 echo labs in Italy, categorized into low, moderate, and high-volume activity based on the number of echocardiograms performed.
- Results showed that 3D transthoracic echocardiography was used in 75% of labs, with higher usage in high-volume centers, and strain analysis was employed by 80% of labs, indicating a trend towards more advanced imaging capabilities in
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess how the presence of raphe (a type of anatomical feature) in patients with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) correlates with valve dysfunction, aortopathy, and the likelihood of needing aortic valve surgery.
- - Researchers analyzed 695 BAV patients, finding that those with raphe experienced more moderate to severe aortic stenosis and a higher prevalence of aortopathy, particularly Type B, compared to those without raphe.
- - The results indicated that having raphe significantly raises the odds of requiring aortic valve surgery within three years, highlighting the importance of monitoring patients with this anatomical feature.
Article Synopsis
- The Italian Society of Echography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to investigate stress echocardiography (SE) practices across Italy, collecting data from 228 laboratories in November 2022.
- The survey revealed that out of 179 centers performing SE, most were located in northern Italy, and the study categorized them into low, moderate, and high volume of activity based on the number of SE examinations.
- Key findings indicated differences in the use of stressors, with a tendency for high-volume centers to employ multiple stress techniques and incorporate advanced evaluations like coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR) more frequently than low and moderate volume centers.
Coronary sinus diameter to estimate congestion and predict survival.
Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc
December 2023
Background: Congestion predicts a poor prognosis, but its assessment is challenging in clinical practice and requires a multiparametric approach. We investigated if the coronary sinus (CS) diameter can predict mortality in a human model of rapid fluid unloading.
Methods: We measured by echocardiography the CS, and the inferior vena cava (IVC) for comparison, in 60 patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease (ESKD) immediately before and after hemodialysis (HD; age 76 [57-81] years, 40% female, left ventricular ejection fraction 57 [53-56]%).