Publications by authors named "Martina Amadori"
Drug management of atrial fibrillation in light of guidelines and current evidence: an Italian Survey on behalf of Italian Association of Arrhythmology and Cardiac Pacing.
Igor Diemberger Jacopo Francesco Imberti Stefano Spagni Antonio Rapacciuolo Antonio Curcio Martina Amadori
J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown)
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the current pharmacological management of atrial fibrillation in Italy, highlighting the need for personalized treatment according to ESC guidelines.
- Data were gathered through an in-person survey of 106 physicians across 72 hospitals in Italy, revealing significant variability in how atrial fibrillation is managed, particularly in areas with less clear literature support.
- The findings indicate that there is a lack of consistency among Italian cardiologists in their approaches to managing atrial fibrillation, suggesting that more research is needed to determine if these differences affect patient outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) requires tailored treatment, and this study compared personalized therapy (PT) with standard therapy (ST) for rate control in heart failure patients.
- Out of 1112 patients, 125 were in the PT group, primarily using beta-blockers and non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (NDCC), with a focus on diltiazem.
- While overall one-year survival for the PT group was similar to ST, heart failure patients receiving PT showed improved survival compared to those on ST, indicating a potential benefit of NDCC in managing AF.
Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy in the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Atrial Flutter.
Card Electrophysiol Clin
September 2022
In the present article, we will focus on the pharmacologic treatment of atrial flutter aimed either at restoring/maintaining sinus rhythm or controlling the ventricular response during tachyarrhythmia. To provide a comprehensive description we will start discussing the electroanatomic substrate underlying the development of atrial flutter and the complex relationship with atrial fibrillation. We will then describe the available drugs for the treatment of atrial flutter on the bases of their electrophysiological effects and data from available clinical studies.
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