Publications by authors named "G G Biondi-Zoccai"
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are vital tools in cardiovascular disease (CVD) research and care, providing insights that complement traditional clinical outcomes like mortality and morbidity. PROMs capture patient experiences with CVD, such as quality of life, functional capacity, and emotional well-being, allowing clinicians to assess how interventions impact daily life. PROMs are integral to cardiovascular investigations as well as management, especially in chronic conditions and rehabilitation, where they inform on the impact of personalized care plans by tracking symptom progression and patient adherence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCorrigendum to "Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) as a novel biomarker in the era of cardiometabolic medicine" [International Journal of Cardiology Volume 418, 1 January 2025, 132663].
Int J Cardiol
February 2025
Background: Prompt reperfusion is critical for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to improve outcomes. Yet, variability in regional healthcare delivery may influence treatment times and patient outcomes. We thus aimed at evaluating differences in management and outcomes of STEMI patients across Northern, Central, and Southern Italy, focusing on time-dependent reperfusion and in-hospital logistics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOverall impact of tethering and of its symmetric and asymmetric subtypes on early and long-term outcome of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair of significant mitral valve regurgitation.
Int J Cardiol
February 2025
Article Synopsis
- Tethering is a common issue in mitral valve problems, often seen in patients with serious regurgitation, but its true effects on treatment outcomes are not well understood.
- A study involving over 2,200 patients found that while those with tethering had higher initial rates of cardiac death and rehospitalization, after adjusting for other factors, tethering did not significantly impact long-term outcomes.
- Consequently, the study suggests that having tethering should not prevent suitable patients from undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for mitral valve issues.