Publications by authors named "Gianni Gaschino"
Background: Colchicine is effective and safe for the treatment and prevention of recurrent pericarditis and might ultimately serve as the initial mode of treatment, especially in idiopathic cases. The aim of this work was to verify the safety and efficacy of colchicine as an adjunct to conventional therapy for the treatment of the first episode of acute pericarditis.
Methods And Results: A prospective, randomized, open-label design was used.
Recurrent pain without clinical evidence of acute pericarditis was recorded in 27 of 275 patients (9.8%; mean age 55.6 +/- 16.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: We sought to investigate the safety and efficacy of a protocol for acute pericarditis triage and outpatient management of low-risk cases.
Background: Acute pericarditis has generally a brief and benign course after empiric treatment by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and routine hospitalization of most patients may be unnecessary.
Methods: From January 1996 to December 2001, all consecutive cases of acute pericarditis were evaluated on a day-hospital basis.
Background: Chronic heart failure is a major health problem for prevalence, morbidity and costs; heart failure management programs may prevent hospital admissions, improve clinical status and reduce medical costs.
Methods: A care program for chronic heart failure patients was activated by the Cardiology Department, based on a nurse-monitored outpatient clinic, ran in cooperation with cardiologists, who were responsible for optimal pharmacological treatment. Nurses provided patient education, monitoring of clinical status and symptoms and verified adherence to pharmacologic and dietary therapy.