Publications by authors named "Federica Donati"
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.
Background: The Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to understand better how different echocardiographic modalities are used and accessed in Italy.
Methods: We analyzed echocardiography laboratory activities over a month (November 2022). Data were retrieved via an electronic survey based on a structured questionnaire, uploaded on the SIECVI website.
Echocardiography in the preparticipation screening: an old topic revisited.
J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown)
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- Preparticipation screenings aim to prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes by detecting hidden heart conditions through family history, physical exams, and electrocardiograms.
- This study assessed the effectiveness of adding echocardiography to standard screenings by comparing two methods: a 'standard' approach versus an 'advanced' approach that included echocardiography.
- Out of 500 participants, 10% of those who had no abnormalities in standard screenings were found to have cardiovascular issues through echocardiography, highlighting its importance for better detection.
The irrefutable benefits of physical activity as a tool for the prevention and treatment of several clinical conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, are nowadays widely recognized. However, physical exercise may trigger adverse events in subjects with underlying heart disease, often undiagnosed and asymptomatic. It is fundamental to consider that various sports disciplines have peculiar and specific physiological and metabolic adaptations, and it is essential to consider the individual profile of the subject, including gender.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHigh-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGS-EOCs) is generally sensitive to front-line platinum (Pt)-based chemotherapy although most patients at an advanced stage relapse with progressive resistant disease. Clinical or molecular data to identify primary resistant cases at diagnosis are not yet available. HGS-EOC biopsies from 105 Pt-sensitive (Pt-s) and 89 Pt-resistant (Pt-r) patients were retrospectively selected from two independent tumor tissue collections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Several studies proposed a relationship between environmental factors and semen quality, as well as the negative effect of air pollution on spermatogenesis and gonadal function. No specific studies evaluated the environmental influence on semen quality in a specific geographical area.
Aim: to evaluate the environmental influence on male sperm parameters in a Northern Italian population referred for semen analysis in the National Health System.