Publications by authors named "M L RICCIARDI"
This study aims to evaluate the implementation of concomitant CAD assessment on pre-TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) planning CTA (CT angiography) aided by CT-FFR (CT-fractional flow reserve) [The CT2TAVI protocol] and investigates the incremental value of CT-FFR to coronary CT angiography (CCTA) alone in the evaluation of patients undergoing CT2TAVI. This is a prospective observational real-world cohort study at an academic health system on consecutive patients who underwent CTA for TAVI planning from 1/2021 to 6/2022. This represented a transition period in our health system, from not formally reporting CAD on pre-TAVI planning CTA (Group A) to routinely reporting CAD on pre-TAVI CTA (Group B; CT2TAVI protocol).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study evaluates the combined use of H₂O₂ and thermally activated S₂O₈⁻ (T-PDS) for the degradation of phenolic compounds (PhOH) in wastewater, aiming to limit or eliminate sludge production. Phenolic compounds are common in industrial effluents, and their effective removal is crucial for reducing environmental impact. The study employs Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to optimise critical variables such as temperature, pH, and oxidant concentrations.
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- The study focuses on the impact of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) on heart remodeling, comparing outcomes in patients treated with the TriClip device versus those receiving standard medical therapy in a randomized controlled trial.
- Researchers utilized advanced imaging techniques, including cardiac magnetic resonance and 4D-CT, to assess heart changes at baseline, 30 days, and one year follow-ups.
- Results showed that the TriClip significantly reduced TR volume by 70% at 30 days, leading to notable reductions in right ventricular size and area, with these improvements maintained after one year, unlike the control group.
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- The study investigates the spontaneous control of HIV/SIV viremia and its association with specific MHC class I allotypes, emphasizing the importance of CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) for managing viral loads.
- Researchers aimed to understand the factors contributing to a phenotype known as elite controllers (ECs) by vaccinating rhesus macaques and analyzing immune responses after infection.
- Results showed that while vaccination did not prevent infection, it led to lower viral levels in vaccinated macaques, and 81% of them achieved elite control, highlighting differences in immune gene expression between vaccinated and unvaccinated groups.
In the field of conservation of cultural heritage, one must always consider the environmental conditions in which the works of art are located and the level of atmospheric pollution to which they are exposed, especially in the case of monuments stored outdoors. The present study is focused on the detection and the quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in black crust samples from the Monumental Cemetery of Milan (Italy), and the assessment of their sources through the analysis of the distributions of the different compounds in the samples, together with the use of diagnostic ratios. Six black crust samples taken from funerary monuments were analyzed.
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