Publications by authors named "Tommaso Loizzo"

The inhibition of PCSK9 lowered LDL cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events. However, the effect on patients who have undergone surgical myocardial revascularization has not yet been evaluated. From January 2017 to December 2022, 180 dyslipidemic patients who underwent coronary artery bypass were included in the study.

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. The in-hospital reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is recommended in the current clinical guidelines. However, the efficacy of proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors in those patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) has never been demonstrated.

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Article Synopsis
  • There is limited longitudinal data comparing quality of life (QoL) after full sternotomy aortic valve replacement (fsAVR) versus ministernotomy aortic valve replacement (msAVR).
  • A study involved 1844 patients, with 187 pairs matched based on baseline characteristics, assessing QoL over time using the Short Form-36 scale.
  • Results indicated that while the fsAVR group had a worse preoperative risk profile and longer ICU stays, both surgical methods resulted in similar QoL improvements after one year, with no significant differences between the two approaches.
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The third case reported in the literature of a left atrial neoplasm characterized by a very deceptive, low grade cellular component at its early stage of growth, so as to be diagnosed as a myxoma is presented. Two months after surgical excision, regrowth of the mass occurred, producing a pancreatic mass also. The new atrial mass was excised; a left atrial myxoid sarcoma and a pancreatic metastasis were diagnosed.

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Objective: To evaluate current results of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) ± coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.

Design: Independent, multicenter, prospective registry.

Setting: Tertiary university hospitals.

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