Potential Role of Left Atrial Strain to Predict Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence after Catheter Ablation Therapy: A Clinical and Systematic Review.

Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) with catheter ablation (CA) represents an effective therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF). Unfortunately, it is still not exempt from severe complications. The balance of risks and benefits should be assessed, and a patient-tailored approach is desirable.

Speckle tracking echocardiography in plasma cell disorders: The role of advanced imaging in the early diagnosis of AL systemic cardiac amyloidosis.

Introduction: Amyloid light-chain amyloidosis is a rare condition characterized by the abnormal production of immunoglobulin light chain that misshape and form amyloid fibrils. Over time, these amyloid deposits can accumulate slowly, causing dysfunction in organs and tissues. Early identification is crucial to ensure optimal treatment.

Pathophysiological Rationale and Clinical Evidence for Neurohormonal Modulation in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction.

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a heterogeneous syndrome resulting from the interaction between cardiac diseases, comorbidities and ageing. HFpEF is characterised by the activation of neurohormonal axes, namely of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and the sympathetic nervous system, although to a lesser extent compared with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. This provides a rationale for neurohormonal modulation as a therapeutic approach for HFpEF.

ADONHERS (Aged DONor HEart Rescue by Stress Echo) National Protocol: Recipient's Survival after 10-Year Follow-Up.

: The gold-standard treatment for end-stage heart failure is heart transplantation, but the lack of organ donors remains an important limitation in this field. An accurate selection of marginal hearts is fundamental to increase organ availability. : In our study we analyzed if recipients receiving marginal donor (MD) hearts, selected by dipyridamole stress echocardiography according to the ADOHERS national protocol, had different outcomes compared to recipients with acceptable donor (AD) hearts.

Safety and efficacy of an ultra low dose fluoroscopic protocol for chronic total occlusion recanalization.

Background: Chronic total occlusion (CTO) revascularization is a major source of radiation for both patients and physicians. Therefore, efforts to minimize radiation during CTO percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are highly encouraged.

Aims: To evaluate the impact of an Ultra Low fluoroscopic Dose Protocol (ULDP), based on 3.