Publications by authors named "M N Vicenzi"
Background: Lung transplant (LUTX) candidates have subclinical right ventricular (RV) dysfunction, which has not yet been assessed by speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE)-derived RV free-wall longitudinal strain (RVFWLS). To evaluate the prevalence of RV dysfunction by RVFWLS and its relationship with conventional RV echocardiographic indexes in LUTX candidates.
Methods: In a single-center prospective observational cohort study, from January 2021 to March 2023 consecutive LUTX candidates underwent cardiac catheterization, radionuclide ventriculography, standard and STE.
Over the last few years, COVID-19 has attracted medical attention both in terms of healthcare system reorganization and research. Among the different cardiovascular complications of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, cardiac arrhythmias represent an important clinical manifestation requiring proper therapy both in the acute and post-acute phase. The multiparametric in-hospital monitoring of COVID-19 patients frequently detects new-onset or recurrent cardiac arrhythmias.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the impact of anthracycline chemotherapy on subclinical right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in breast cancer patients, using traditional echocardiographic parameters and strain-based measures, such as the RV global longitudinal strain (RV GLS) and the RV free-wall longitudinal strain (RV FWLS).
Methods And Results: A systematic search was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines, including 15 studies with a total of 1148 breast cancer patients undergoing anthracycline chemotherapy. The primary outcome was the evaluation of changes in RV GLS and RV FWLS pre- and post-chemotherapy.
Background: Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by airway and systemic inflammation with prevalence increasing with age. Given the median age of the patients, it is common to observe the presence of comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular diseases, which have been linked to adverse clinical outcomes. To investigate the pooled estimates of the association between bronchiectasis and coronary heart disease or stroke within this population, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available scientific evidence.
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- Lung transplantation (LuTx) is a crucial treatment for patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and severe lung disease, aiming to improve survival and overall health outcomes.
- A study of 13 SSc patients who underwent LuTx showed significant improvements in lung function, skin involvement, and overall disease activity over a two-year period.
- The survival rate at two years post-transplant was 92.3%, indicating LuTx is a promising option for SSc patients in advanced stages of the disease, with no unexpected adverse events reported.