Publications by authors named "F Rega"
Article Synopsis
- Study Purpose
- : The research aimed to determine if using a hemoadsorption device during thoraco-abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) in heart donation after circulatory death could reduce inflammation and improve heart function.
- Methodology
- : Involved 15 pigs undergoing induced circulatory arrest, followed by TA-NRP with and without a hemoadsorption device. Plasma cytokine levels were measured at various points, and cardiac function was evaluated using pressure-volume loop analysis.
- Findings
- : The hemoadsorption device did not significantly influence cytokine levels or cardiac function post-TA-NRP, indicating that inflammation levels and heart performance were not improved by this intervention
Aims: The left atrial appendage (LAA) produces natriuretic peptides and its removal or occlusion might increase the risk of heart failure (HF). We aimed to investigate the incidence of HF after LAA occlusion or removal (LAAO) in the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study (LAAOS III).
Methods And Results: Patients (n = 4811) with atrial fibrillation (AF) and a CHADS-VASc score ≥2, who were having cardiac surgery for another indication, were randomized to undergo surgical LAAO or not.