Publications by authors named "Guido Coppola"

CHARGE syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic disease that affects many areas of the body. The aim of the present systematic review was to evaluate the prevalence and types of congenital heart diseases (CHDs) in CS and their impact on clinical outcome. A systematic review from 1981 to September 2022 was conducted.

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  • - Central venous catheterization is crucial for administering fluids and drugs in cardiac critical care, and using the axillary vein could provide a more comfortable and safer option compared to the traditional sites.
  • - Researchers developed a new in-plane ultrasound technique with a support bracket, allowing better control and visibility of the needle tip during axillary vein cannulation.
  • - In a study of 35 patients, this technique achieved a 97% success rate without complications, suggesting it as a feasible and quick alternative to jugular and subclavian approaches for central line placement.
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Unlabelled: We describe the case of a patient with malignant vasodepressive cough syncope. We demonstrated a vaso-vagal mechanism related to left vagal neuritis, by means of laryngoscopy and laryngeal electromyography. The condition resolved with steroid therapy.

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Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an enigmatic disease with a multifactorial and still unresolved pathogenesis. A genetic predisposition has been suggested based on the few familial TTS cases. Conflicting results have been published regarding the role of functional polymorphisms in relevant candidate genes, such as α1-, β1-, and β2-adrenergic receptors; G protein-coupled receptor kinase 5; and estrogen receptors.

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Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) cannot be considered an innocent finding, but it is not necessarily a life-threatening condition. Athletes with BAV should undergo a thorough staging of the valve anatomy, taking into consideration hemodynamic factors, as well as aortic diameters and looking for other associated significant cardiovascular anomalies by use of a multimodality cardiac imaging approach. Furthermore an accurate follow-up is mandatory with serial cardiological controls in those allowed to continue sports.

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