Publications by authors named "Roberto Messora"
Aims: An increase in right atrial pressure is a common feature of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). Such increased pressure leads to persistent kidney congestion. A marker to guide optimal diuretic therapy is missing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of vitamin D (VD) on the interaction among functional, echocardiographic and hormonal parameters in patients with heart failure (HF) and VD deficiency.
Methods: In a randomized, double blind trial, 35 patients with HF and VD<20 ng/mL, received either 300,000 U of oral cholecalciferol followed by 50,000 U/month for 6 months, or placebo treatment.
Results: Changes in the 6 Minute Walking Test (6MWT) assessed at 3 and 6 months in treatment group was the primary end point.
Objectives: To evaluate if screening and treatment of asymptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD) are effective in preventing first cardiac event in diabetics.
Methods: Diabetic patients without known CAD were randomly assigned to undergo a screening for silent myocardial ischemia followed by revascularization or to continue follow-up. The reduction of cardiac death (CD) or nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) represented the primary aim; secondary aim was the prevention of heart failure (HF).
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of screening asymptomatic diabetic patients for coronary artery disease (CAD) and the benefits of revascularization in those identified as high-risk.
- Diabetic patients will be screened at outpatient services, with participants randomized into two groups: one undergoing exercise tolerance testing and the other receiving standard care.
- Findings will inform prevention strategies for high-risk diabetic patients and assess the feasibility of implementing this screening approach in real-world settings.