Publications by authors named "G P Lo Monaco"
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) represents the cornerstone of paroxysmal (PAF) and persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) ablation. Impedance values provide insights on tissue conductive properties. Consecutive patients undergoing PAF and PsAF ablation were prospectively enrolled.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiomyopathies, historically regarded as rare, are increasingly recognized due to advances in imaging diagnostics and heightened clinical focus. These conditions, characterized by structural and functional abnormalities of the myocardium, pose significant challenges in both chronic and acute patient management. A thorough understanding of the hemodynamic properties, specifically the pressure-volume relationships, is essential.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlthough macrophages in the meningeal compartments of the central nervous system (CNS) have been comprehensively characterized under steady state, studying their contribution to physiological and pathological processes has been hindered by the lack of specific targeting tools in vivo. Recent findings have shown that the dural sinus and its adjacent lymphatic vessels act as a neuroimmune interface. However, the cellular and functional heterogeneity of extrasinusoidal dural macrophages outside this immune hub is not fully understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Evaluating menstrual blood loss (MBL) in primary healthcare is challenging. Our study aimed to assess MBL using two methods: self-perception and pictograms (Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart-PBAC and Menstrual Pictogram superabsorbent polymer-c version-MP) in women undergoing transvaginal ultrasound (TVS).
Methods: We enrolled 221 premenopausal women with spontaneous menstruation, no hormonal therapy, and no ongoing pregnancy.