Publications by authors named "G Romito"
Article Synopsis
- Periodontal diseases are widespread in Latin America and the Caribbean, posing a significant public health challenge that can adversely impact individuals' quality of life.
- A comprehensive literature review identified that approximately 90% of the population in this region suffers from periodontitis, with contributing factors such as smoking, poverty, and limited dental care access.
- The findings also link periodontal disease with various systemic health issues like diabetes and heart disease, indicating a broader impact on both physical and mental well-being.
Introduction/objectives: Studies comparing the effects of antiarrhythmic protocols used for rate control in dogs with secondary atrial fibrillation (AF) are currently limited; therefore, this study aimed to report detailed data on the efficacy and therapy-related side-effects (TRSEs) of different antiarrhythmic protocols in dogs with secondary AF.
Animals, Materials, And Methods: Dogs with secondary AF treated with combination therapy with diltiazem and digoxin (CT), diltiazem monotherapy (MT), digoxin monotherapy (MT), or amiodarone monotherapy (MT) were retrospectively evaluated. Signalment, clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and outcome data were retrieved.
Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a lectin associated with fibrosis and inflammation, and increased circulating concentrations are considered a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF) in humans. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the serum concentration of Gal-3 in dogs with cardiac disease, both with and without AF. Dogs with AF associated with acquired heart diseases were selected, while cardiac healthy dogs and dogs with heart diseases but without AF served as controls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImpaired mitochondria cause an impressive decrease in ATP production becoming a common condition of cardiovascular diseases. Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction. By a non-invasive procedure of metabolism analysis on peripheral blood mononuclear cells, we exploit ex-vivo studies that directly constitute a translational approach to evaluate the cell bioenergetics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To digitally evaluate the three-dimensional (3D) remodelling of FGG used to treat RT2 gingival recessions and lack of keratinized tissue on mandibular incisor teeth.
Methods: Data from 45 patients included in a previous multicentric RCT were analyzed. Silicone impressions were taken before (baseline) and 3, 6 and 12 months after standardized FGG placement.