Publications by authors named "Giovanni Biscotti"

Article Synopsis
  • - Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) are rare but serious conditions marked by an abnormal enlargement of blood vessels, classified as either saccular or fusiform, with causes including atherosclerosis and Kawasaki disease.
  • - Symptoms of CAAs can be absent or include chest pain, heart attacks, or sudden cardiac death; diagnosis is often confirmed through coronary angiography but may also involve CT scans.
  • - Management of CAAs varies based on factors like size and symptoms, with treatment options ranging from medication to surgical intervention, illustrated by a case report of a 79-year-old man diagnosed with a right coronary artery aneurysm.
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Background: The assessment of individual exposure to toxicants in industrially contaminated areas is difficult when multiple productions are active close to residential areas. Two thermoelectric power plants and a large harbor have been operating since the '60s in the area of Civitavecchia (North of Rome).

Methods: The ABC (Ambiente e Biomonitoraggio nell'area di Civitavecchia, Environment and Biomonitoring in Civitavecchia) program involved, in the period 2013-2014, residents in Civitavecchia and in the nearby municipalities (Santa Marinella, Allumiere, Tolfa and Tarquinia).

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A compact and fast multi-channel time-resolved near-infrared spectroscopy system for tissue oximetry was developed. It employs semiconductor laser and fibre optics for delivery of optical signals. Photons are collected by eight 1 mm fibres and detected by a multianode photomultiplier.

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