Publications by authors named "Fernando de Martino"
Article Synopsis
- Measuring injury severity is key for predicting clinical outcomes; the New Injury Severity Score (NISS) improves upon the traditional Injury Severity Score (ISS) by considering only the three most severe injuries regardless of location.
- A study analyzed the clinical profiles of trauma patients who underwent thoracotomy at a hospital over nearly two decades, examining various factors like demographics and injury severity using ISS and NISS.
- Results showed similar effectiveness in predicting mortality between the two scoring systems, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to understand and apply these scales correctly in practice.
Background: The ASET (Acetyl-Salicylic Elimination Trial) pilot studies recently investigated P2Y inhibitor monotherapy without aspirin immediately after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in Brazil and Japan.
Objectives: This comparative analysis of the 2 ASET pilot studies aimed to summarize clinical outcomes and assess geographic and ethnic differences in baseline demographics and procedures.
Methods: Patients undergoing successful platinum-chromium everolimus-eluting stent implantation for chronic coronary syndrome were included.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the geographical differences in coronary artery disease (CAD) characteristics among patients from Japan and Brazil, focusing on those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
- Results show that Japanese patients had more significant functional stenoses and lower post-PCI flow ratios compared to Brazilian patients, indicating a disparity in CAD patterns between the two regions.
- The findings suggest that assessing both pre-procedural physiological indices and the diffuseness of CAD can help identify patients who may benefit most from PCI, highlighting the importance of tailored treatment approaches.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the hypothesis that prasugrel monotherapy following successful everolimus-eluting stent implantation is feasible and safe in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).
Background: Recent studies have suggested that short dual-antiplatelet therapy strategies may provide an adequate balance between ischemic and bleeding risks. However, the complete omission of aspirin immediately after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has not been tested so far.