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Eur Heart J Imaging Methods Pract ; 2(1): qyae061, 2024 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39224103

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Aims: Speckle tracking echocardiography increasingly supports left atrial (LA) strain (LAS) analysis for diagnosis and prognosis of various clinical conditions. Prior limitations, such as the absence of dedicated software, have been overcome by validated ventricular-based software. A newly automated real-time and offline LA-specific software have now become available on echocardiographs and dedicated workstations. This study aimed at comparing LA strain measures obtained from new fully automated software vs. traditional semi-automated ventricular-based methods in different groups of patients. Methods and results: Two operators acquired LA images in a mixed population of healthy individuals and patients with pressure overload (hypertension and aortic stenosis) or pressure-volume overload (mitral regurgitation and heart failure). Subjects with prosthetic valves, heart transplant, or atrial fibrillation were excluded. Strain analysis was performed twice by old semi-automated software and new LA dedicated. LAS was then measured online on the scanning echocardiograph. Overall, 100 patients were analysed (41 healthy subjects, 28 pressure overload, 31 volume overload). LAS proved to be highly reproducible with both software. The dedicated method exhibited slightly superior inter- and intra-operator reproducibility. The online software results showed a nearly perfect reproducibility with offline software [intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.99 [0.99; 1.00]] in addition to being able to save an average of ∼30 s. Conclusion: The recently developed fully automated software for dedicated LAS analysis demonstrates excellent inter- and intra-operator reproducibility, making it a reliable and efficient strain calculation method in routine clinical practice. Another advantage of online LAS calculation is time efficiency.

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Int J Cardiovasc Imaging ; 38(3): 561-570, 2022 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34661853

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Right ventricular failure (RVF) after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant is associated with increasing morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to identify the best predictors of RVF post LVAD-implant among biochemical, haemodynamic and echocardiographic parameters. From 2009 to 2019, 38 patients who underwent LVAD implantation at our centre were prospectively enrolled. Preoperative clinical, laboratory, echocardiographic and haemodynamic parameters were reported. Overall, eight patients (21%) developed RVF over time, which revealed to be strongly related to overall mortality. Pulmonary artery pulsatility index (PAPi) resulted to be the most significant right heart catheterization index in discriminating RVF vs no RVF patients [(1.32 ± 0.26 vs. 3.95 ± 3.39 respectively) p = 0.0036]. Regarding transthoracic echocardiography, RVF was associated with reduced free wall right ventricular longitudinal strain (fw-RVLS) (- 7.9 ± 1.29 vs. - 16.14 ± 5.83) (p < 0.009), which was superior to other echocardiographic determinants of RVF. Among laboratory values, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) was strongly increased in RVF patients [(10,496.13 pg/ml ± 5272.96 pg/ml vs. 2865, 5 pg/ml ± 2595.61 pg/ml) p = 0.006]. PAPi, NT-proBNP and fwRVLS were the best pre-operative predictors of RVF, a post-LVAD implant complication which was confirmed to have a great impact on survival. In particular, fwRVLS has been proven to be the strongest independent predictor.


Asunto(s)
Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Corazón Auxiliar , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha , Ecocardiografía , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/etiología , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia , Corazón Auxiliar/efectos adversos , Hemodinámica , Humanos , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Estudios Retrospectivos , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/complicaciones , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/etiología
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Int J Cardiovasc Imaging ; 37(3): 945-951, 2021 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33128641

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The combination of early trans-mitral inflow and mitral annular tissue Doppler velocities (E/e' ratio) is widely applied to noninvasively estimate left ventricular (LV) filling pressures. However, when E/e' is between 8 and 14 its accuracy decreases substantially. Left atrial (LA) deformation analysis by speckle tracking echocardiography was recently proposed as an alternative approach to estimate LV filling pressures, but its role when E/e' is between 8 and 14 has been under-investigated. We aimed to assess whether LA strain could help to identify elevated filling pressures in patients with E/e' between 8 and 14. Among consecutive non-selected patients who underwent a comprehensive echocardiographic evaluation, we enrolled those with E/e' ratio > 8 and ≤ 14. Exclusion criteria were: organic mitral valve disease or mitral surgery; presence of mitral regurgitation greater than moderate in severity; diseases associated with pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension; and undetectable systolic pulmonary artery pressure (PAP-S). Peak LA longitudinal (PALS) and contraction strain (PACS) values was obtained by averaging all segments, and by separately averaging segments measured in the 4-chamber and 2-chamber views. Seventy-six patients had E/e' > 8 and ≤ 14 and formed the study cohort. Mean age 69 ± 12 years, LV ejection fraction (LVEF) 54.5 ± 11.2%, mean E/e' 11.2 ± 1.9, PAP-S 33 ± 7 mmHg, PALS 31.6 ± 11.7%. PALS was significantly associated to PAP-S after adjustment for LVEF, E/e', septal LV longitudinal shortening velocity (s'), LA volume indexed (p = 0.002) and also for ASE/EACVI diastolic dysfunction classification (p = 0.0002). Furthermore, PALS but not ASE/EACVI diastolic dysfunction grading, resulted independently associated to New York Heart Association (NYHA) class (p = 0.0004). PALS is able to predict increased intra-cardiac pressure and NYHA class in patients characterized by E/e' between 8 and 14. Therefore, we propose that PALS might be incorporated in a simplified diagnostic algorithm based on E/e' classes.


Asunto(s)
Algoritmos , Función del Atrio Izquierdo , Técnicas de Apoyo para la Decisión , Ecocardiografía Doppler , Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda/diagnóstico por imagen , Función Ventricular Izquierda , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Presión Arterial , Diástole , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Variaciones Dependientes del Observador , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Arteria Pulmonar/diagnóstico por imagen , Arteria Pulmonar/fisiopatología , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Volumen Sistólico , Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda/fisiopatología
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Int J Cardiovasc Imaging ; 37(11): 3343-3354, 2021 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34114150

RESUMEN

Right ventricular (RV) involvement is frequently detected in patients presenting with acute left ventricular myocardial infarction. The ischemic right ventricle carries a dismal outcome by predisposing the heart to arrhythmic events and mechanical or hemodynamic complications. A comprehensive RV evaluation by multimodality imaging could guide clinical practice but has always been a conundrum for the imagers. Two-dimensional echocardiography is the best first-line tool due to its availability of bedside capabilities. More advanced imaging techniques provide a more comprehensive evaluation of the complex RV geometry but are mostly reserved for the post-acute setting. Three-dimensional echocardiography has improved the evaluation of RV volumes and function. The recent application of speckle-tracking echocardiography to the right ventricle appears promising, allowing the earlier detection of subtle RV dysfunction. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is considered the gold standard for the RV assessment. Cardiac multidetector computed tomography could be a reliable alternative. The aim of this review is to focus on the growing importance of multimodality imaging of the ischemic right ventricle and to propose a diagnostic algorithm, in order to reach a comprehensive assessment of this too frequently neglected chamber.


Asunto(s)
Ecocardiografía Tridimensional , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha , Algoritmos , Ventrículos Cardíacos/diagnóstico por imagen , Humanos , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/diagnóstico por imagen , Disfunción Ventricular Derecha/etiología , Función Ventricular Derecha
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Int J Cardiovasc Imaging ; 37(5): 1621-1628, 2021 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33442856

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Cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV) is an obliterative and diffuse type of coronaropathy that develops in the transplanted human heart, representing a major cause of graft failure and mortality. Nowadays the gold standard for the diagnosis of CAV is coronary angiography (CA). Non-invasive CAV detection, especially in the early stages of the disease, is still challenging. Our study aimed to investigate the role of speckle tracking echocardiography (STE), in particular three-layer STE, in predicting CAV at early stages, and if other traditional echocardiographic, clinical or biochemical parameters could relate to CAV. The study population was composed of a total of 33 heart transplanted patients, divided accordingly to the presence or absence of CAV (12 CAV+ , 22 CAV-). All subjects underwent a complete transthoracic echocardiographic examination on the same day of the CA, and all conventional parameters of myocardial function were obtained, including strain values assessed by STE. Strain values were significantly reduced in presence of CAV, at each myocardial layer but in particular the endocardial-epicardial gradient (- 4.15 ± 1.6 vs - 1.7 ± 0.4% < .0001) that was also highly predictive of CAV (AUC at ROC curve 0.97). Among diastolic parameters, the E wave deceleration time (DT) and the mean E/e' ratio were strongly positively associated with CAV. In our population, left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS), layer-specific GLS and the endocardial-epicardial LS gradient, E wave DT and E/e' ratio were the best independent non-invasive predictors of CAV.


Asunto(s)
Trasplante de Corazón , Ventrículos Cardíacos , Aloinjertos , Ecocardiografía , Trasplante de Corazón/efectos adversos , Ventrículos Cardíacos/diagnóstico por imagen , Humanos , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas
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Am J Cardiol ; 124(3): 409-415, 2019 08 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31186115

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The afterload increase imposed by severe aortic valve stenosis (AS) creates concentric left ventricular (LV) remodeling and diastolic dysfunction (DD), which are both markers of poor clinical outcome. Ideally, a correctly timed surgery for isolated AS can reverse the LV remodeling. However, data on LV DD after aortic valve replacement (AVR) are sparse and contrasting. Aims of the study are to define the markers of a favorable evolution of the DD at follow-up. Patients with severe isolated AS, scheduled for AVR were prospectively enrolled. Transthoracic echocardiography with DD assessment was performed before surgery, and at 12 months after surgery. Global LV longitudinal and circumferential strain, peak atrial longitudinal and contraction strain (PALS, PACS) were obtained at baseline. LV septal biopsy to assess fibrosis was performed at the time of AVR. Sixty-seven patients were enrolled, age 72 ± 8 years, 66% female, ejection fraction 61 ± 8%, E/e' 13 ± 6, PALS 23 ± 7%. Normal estimated left atrial pressure was detected in 19/67 (28%) versus 43/67 (64%) at follow-up (p <0.0001). In the 37 patients with biopsy available, fibrosis was 24 ± 12%. PALS and AS severity were correlated with LV fibrosis (R2 = 0.19; p = 0.006, and R2 = 0.15; p = 0.02, respectively). PALS (odds ratio: 1.19 [1.05 to 1.41], p = 0.02) and PACS (odds ratio: 1.24 [1.06 to 1.50], p = 0.006) were the only baseline noninvasive parameters independently associated with normal left atrial pressure at follow-up. Mean follow-up time was 791 ± 245 days, and 8 (12%) patients had cardiovascular events (death, hospital admission due to heart failure or ischemic disease, and onset of atrial fibrillation). Myocardial fibrosis (p = 0.05), baseline PALS (p = 0.004), and PACS (p = 0.03) were associated with cardiovascular events. In conclusion, LV diastolic function generally improves after AVR for severe AS. Baseline PALS, PACS, and LV fibrosis were related to the DD and clinical outcome at follow-up; these parameters might cue a better diastolic response to the afterload correction.


Asunto(s)
Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/fisiopatología , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/cirugía , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Función Ventricular Izquierda/fisiología , Anciano , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen , Biopsia , Diástole , Ecocardiografía , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Estudios Prospectivos
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Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital ; 28(6): 292-7, 2008 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19205593

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Esthesioneuroblastoma is an uncommon tumour. Due to its low incidence, this neoplasm is difficult to evaluate and its treatment remains a matter of debate. Although the role of post-operative radiation is relatively well-defined, little is reported regarding the role of radiotherapy as the only treatment modality. A retrospective analysis of the literature has been conducted. With reference to the treatment of esthesioneuroblastoma, 55 patients submitted only to radiotherapy have been selected from publications of internationally indexed literature between 1979 and 2006. According to the Kadish classification, 6 patients were in stage A, 12 in stage B, and 37 in stage C. Response to therapy for each stage was assessed. There was no evidence of disease in: 6/6 stage A patients with a median follow-up period of 103.6 months, 7/12 stage B patients with a median followup period of 120 months, and 7/37 stage C patients with a median follow-up period of 77.3 months. A total of 27 patients died due to tumour-related causes and 5 due to intercurrent disease, while 3 patients were alive with disease (local recurrence and cervical lymph node metastasis). In conclusion, esthesioneuroblastoma is a malignant tumour which grows both locoregionally and distantly. For this reason, despite the satisfying results regarding response to radiotherapy alone in stage A patients, irradiation should be used only in early lesions arising below the cribriform plate, whereas all other cases require aggressive and multimodal therapy.


Asunto(s)
Estesioneuroblastoma Olfatorio/radioterapia , Cavidad Nasal , Neoplasias Nasales/radioterapia , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Niño , Preescolar , Supervivencia sin Enfermedad , Estesioneuroblastoma Olfatorio/mortalidad , Estesioneuroblastoma Olfatorio/patología , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Cavidad Nasal/patología , Estadificación de Neoplasias , Neoplasias Nasales/mortalidad , Neoplasias Nasales/patología , Dosificación Radioterapéutica , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Tiempo , Insuficiencia del Tratamiento , Resultado del Tratamiento
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J Echocardiogr ; 16(4): 155-161, 2018 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29476388

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BACKGROUND: The relation between systolic pulmonary pressure (sPAP) and left atrium in patients with heart failure (HF) is unclear. Diastolic dysfunction, expressed as restrictive mitral filling pattern (RMP), and functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) are associated with both LA enlargement and increased sPAP. We aimed to evaluate whether atrial dilation might modulate the consequences of RMP and FMR on the pulmonary circulation of patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). METHODS: 1256 HFrEF patients were retrospectively recruited in four Italian centers. Left ventricular (LVD) and atrial (LAD) diameters were measure by m-mode, and EF were measured. RMP was defined as E-wave deceleration time lower than 140 ms. FMR was quantitatively measured. sPAP was evaluated based on maximal tricuspid regurgitant velocity and estimated right atrial pressure. RESULTS: Final study population was formed by 1005 patients because of unavailability of sPAP in 252 patients. Mean EF was 33 ± 3, 35% had RMP, 67% had mild, and 26% moderate-to-severe FMR. 69% of patients had increased sPAP. A significant association was observed between sPAP and EF, RMP, FMR, and LAD (p < 0.0001 for all). At multivariate analysis, LAD was positively associated with sPAP (p < 0.0001) independently of EF, RMP, and FMR. Analogously, LAD (p < 0.05) was associated with more severe symptoms and worse prognosis after adjustment for LV function and FMR. CONCLUSION: LA dilation was positively associated with sPAP independently of EF, RMP, and FMR. This highlights that LA size should be considered a marker of the severity of the disease.


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Atrios Cardíacos/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/diagnóstico por imagen , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/fisiopatología , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Presión Arterial , Dilatación Patológica/diagnóstico por imagen , Ecocardiografía , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral/fisiopatología , Pronóstico , Arteria Pulmonar , Circulación Pulmonar , Estudios Retrospectivos , Volumen Sistólico , Sístole
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Clin Rheumatol ; 20(5): 319-23, 2001.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11642512

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Our aim was to study sIL-2R relationship with main serum immunological and LSG immunohistochemical parameters, including surface antigen expression of immune activation, in 27 patients with primary SS. Serum sIL-2R levels were significantly higher in SS (p<0.00005), as well as in SLE (p<0.05) and RA (p< 0.000001) patients than in controls. In SS patients with abnormal slL-2R values (n = 7) we found higher levels of anti-SSB/La antibodies (p<0.05), IgM-RF (p<0.014) and CRP (p<0.003) with respect to those with normal sIL-2R values (n = 20). Moreover, sIL-2R levels correlated positively with those of anti-SSB/La antibodies (p<0.0037) and with CRP (p<0.008). The comparison of groups with (A) and without (B) abnormal slL-2R levels reveals a statistically different percentage of patients with foci number > 1 (86% vs 40%; p <0.047), and CD25 expression on lymphocytes (100% vs 40%; p < 0.008). The frequency (p < 0.025) of CD25 expression on lymphocytes was higher in group A than in group B. The frequency of CD25 expression on the infiltrates correlated not only with sIL-2R levels (p<0.047), but also with anti-SSB/La antibody values (p < 0.044), with Tarpley histological classes (p < 0.009) and with frequency of HLA-DR expression on lymphocytes (p<0.004) and on epithelial cells (p<0.002). The frequency of epithelial CD25 expression also correlated with that of epithelial HLA-DR (p<0.004). Our report suggests that slL-2R is linked to glandular involvement in primary SS.


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Receptores de Interleucina-2/análisis , Síndrome de Sjögren/inmunología , Síndrome de Sjögren/patología , Adulto , Anciano , Biomarcadores/análisis , Biopsia con Aguja , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática , Femenino , Humanos , Inmunohistoquímica , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Probabilidad , Pronóstico , Valores de Referencia , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , Solubilidad
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Minerva Chir ; 48(12): 689-94, 1993 Jun 30.
Artículo en Italiano | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8414113

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The authors base their study on a retrospective evaluation of a personal series of patients and on a review of the literature on this topic. They focus their attention on surgical problems relating to the type of treatment of non-toxic multinodular goitre. On the basis of the data obtained, they underline that in this pathology total thyroidectomy is the most appropriate form of surgery and does not entail a higher morbidity in relation to more conservative resection.


Asunto(s)
Bocio Nodular/cirugía , Tiroidectomía , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Recurrencia , Estudios Retrospectivos , Tiroidectomía/métodos
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Minerva Chir ; 53(1-2): 37-43, 1998.
Artículo en Italiano | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9577134

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Based of a personal series of 206 patients, the authors evaluate their personal experience of an outpatient surgery ward for thyroid pathologies. The paper reports the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches both in patients undergoing surgery and those who do not. Attention is focused on the importance of the multidisciplinary team and the quality of the results of a homogeneous follow-up.


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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Ambulatorios , Enfermedades de la Tiroides/cirugía , Adulto , Anciano , Instituciones de Atención Ambulatoria , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Enfermedades de la Tiroides/tratamiento farmacológico , Tiroidectomía , Factores de Tiempo
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Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital ; 16(5): 401-6, 1996 Oct.
Artículo en Italiano | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9199083

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The authors report on the possible advantages acetazolamide, in conjunction with Positional Impedenzometry, can provide in the detection of minor labyrinthine hydrops and major labyrinthine fluid tension disorders. This study was carried out using the case/control method. The subjects were selected on the basis of symptoms and clinical examination revealing signs of endolymphatic hydrops. Tonal audiometry and positional impedenzometry according to Marullo were performed both before (pre-test) and after i.v. administration of 500 mg sodium acetazolamide (post-ACZ1 and post-ACZ2). Audiometry showed that in 77.2% of the cases there was a significant variation in threshold. In positional impedenzometry the average post-ACZ1 (delta PISC went from 22.06% (pre-test) to 13.16% and the post-ACZ2 (delta PISC went to 23.15%). On the other hand no significant changes were seen in the controls. Some hypotheses are offered on the mechanisms giving rise to these effects and particular attention is focused on the effect acetazolamide has on the carbon dioxide in the endolymphatic sac. In conclusion the authors consider the advantages this method offers over the "classical" tests used in diagnosing Ménière's Disease and minor hydrops.


Asunto(s)
Acetazolamida/uso terapéutico , Pruebas de Impedancia Acústica , Diuréticos , Hidropesía Endolinfática/diagnóstico , Adulto , Anciano , Audiometría de Tonos Puros , Umbral Auditivo , Oído Interno/fisiopatología , Hidropesía Endolinfática/fisiopatología , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Enfermedad de Meniere/diagnóstico , Persona de Mediana Edad
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Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital ; 13(1): 21-9, 1993.
Artículo en Italiano | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8135094

RESUMEN

Magnetic Resonance (MR) is currently becoming an important diagnostic pool in therapy planning and care of patients with tumors of the head and neck. In this work MR with GD-DTPA was used to all subjects suffered from acoustic neuroma: in 18 patients (86%) the diagnosis was possible with sequences obtained without contrast medium; in 3 patients (14%) the used of Gd-DTPA was essential in diagnosing the tumor. The Authors conclude that MR with Gd-DTPA is helpful in revealing neuromas of the internal auditory canal, multiple lesions of neurofibromatosis and tumor recurrence.


Asunto(s)
Neoplasias de los Nervios Craneales/diagnóstico , Gadolinio , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Neuroma Acústico/diagnóstico , Nervio Vestibulococlear/patología , Adulto , Anciano , Neoplasias de los Nervios Craneales/diagnóstico por imagen , Neoplasias de los Nervios Craneales/patología , Neoplasias del Oído/diagnóstico , Neoplasias del Oído/patología , Oído Interno/patología , Femenino , Pérdida Auditiva Sensorineural/etiología , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Recurrencia Local de Neoplasia , Neurofibromatosis/diagnóstico , Neuroma Acústico/complicaciones , Neuroma Acústico/patología , Radiografía
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An Otorrinolaringol Ibero Am ; 19(5): 485-91, 1992.
Artículo en Italiano | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-1443467

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In order to clarify the correlation between Reinke's oedema and thyreopathies, we performed a study on 28 patients affected by polypoid degeneration of the vocal cords. Every patient had a complete check-up concerning the otorhino-laryngological either endocrinological aspects, in particular blood laboratory tests including the routine ones and RIA for T3, T4, FT3, FT4, hGT, antibodies and TSH under stimulation of the TRH. 22 patients showed to be affected by subclinical hypothyroidism; 5 patients did not show a substantial increase of the TSH to the TRH stimulation; one patient was affected by hypothyroidism. Our experience clearly shows that subclinical hypothyroidism is the organic pathology more frequently correlated with Reinke's oedema.


Asunto(s)
Hipotiroidismo/diagnóstico , Edema Laríngeo , Hormona Liberadora de Tirotropina , Tirotropina/sangre , Adulto , Anciano , Femenino , Humanos , Hipotiroidismo/sangre , Hipotiroidismo/complicaciones , Edema Laríngeo/complicaciones , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Radioinmunoensayo , Síndrome , Hormonas Tiroideas/sangre
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Minerva Med ; 105(6): 487-95, 2014 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25274462

RESUMEN

The prevalence of aortic valve stenosis (AS) is growing in developed countries because its prevalence increases with age. A growing number of elderly patients are currently referred to specialized centres to be evaluated for potential therapeutic strategies. Indeed, two techniques are nowadays able to treat high-risk AS patients: TAVI and surgical replacement (AVR). It is the purpose of the present review to summarize current knowledge on safety and efficacy of AVR and TAVI in high-risk patients; to focus on some aspects of recently published guidelines; to emphasize the growing importance of pre-operative individual risk assessment, which is considered the real crucial point for patient selection and trial's comparisons. Indeed, it is worth of noting that currently adopted risk-scores do not show satisfactory performances. Accordingly, it becomes of utmost importance to investigate several baseline but still neglected patients' characteristics (e.g. frailty, functional status, co-morbid conditions, etc.), as well as their pathogenetic relationships with interventional results and follow-up prognosis. All these items are emphasized in the present review. Finally, we have tried to anticipate future scenarios in terms of both ongoing clinical trials and improvements of risk-scores.


Asunto(s)
Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/cirugía , Medición de Riesgo , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter , Anciano , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/complicaciones , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/epidemiología , Ensayos Clínicos como Asunto , Comorbilidad , Estudios de Seguimiento , Anciano Frágil , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Humanos , Ataque Isquémico Transitorio/epidemiología , Estudios Multicéntricos como Asunto , Readmisión del Paciente/estadística & datos numéricos , Selección de Paciente , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto , Prevalencia , Pronóstico , Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica/epidemiología , Insuficiencia Renal Crónica/epidemiología , Riesgo , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Accidente Cerebrovascular/epidemiología , Análisis de Supervivencia , Evaluación de Síntomas , Resultado del Tratamiento
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J Hepatol ; 26(6): 1200-6, 1997 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9210604

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus genome (HCV-RNA) has been detected in whole salivary gland tissue of chronically infected patients. However, contamination of the tissue by plasma or blood cells was not excluded by the previous reports. AIMS: To assess whether HCV infects the salivary gland epithelial cells in patients with chronic HCV liver disease. METHODS: Twenty unselected patients with chronic active hepatitis (11 cases) or active cirrhosis (nine cases) were examined. Serum and saliva samples were obtained from all patients, 12 of whom (seven, chronic active hepatitis; five, active cirrhosis) underwent salivary gland biopsy. PCR for HCV-RNA was performed on RNA extracted from serum, saliva and salivary gland epithelial cells collected by isokinetic gradient separation after trypsin digestion of whole salivary gland tissue. Saliva samples were also examined for the presence of secretory IgA anti-HCV by gel chromatography and ELISA testing. RESULTS: HCV-RNA was detected in all sera with titers ranging from 5.42 x 10(5) genome equivalents/ml to 123.2 x 10(5) genome equivalents/ml. Thirteen patients were infected with genotype 1b, four patients had genotype 1a, two patients had genotype 2a and one patient was unclassifiable. Low titer HCV-RNA (<2 x 10(5) genome equivalents/ml) was detected in 3/20 saliva samples (15%) from highly viremic patients infected with 1b genotype. RNA extracted from salivary gland epithelial cells consistently tested negative for HCV-RNA. In addition, all saliva specimens tested negative for secretory-IgA (S-IgA) anti-HCV, even after a 10-fold concentration of the samples. CONCLUSIONS: There was no evidence that HCV infects the salivary gland epithelial cells in our viremic patients with HCV chronic liver disease. Low level HCV-RNA in saliva is most probably due to virus spillover from blood.


Asunto(s)
Hepacivirus/aislamiento & purificación , Hepatitis C/patología , Glándulas Salivales/virología , Adulto , Anciano , Biopsia , Cromatografía en Gel , Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática , Epitelio/patología , Epitelio/virología , Femenino , Genoma Viral , Genotipo , Hepacivirus/genética , Hepatitis C/virología , Humanos , Cirrosis Hepática/etiología , Cirrosis Hepática/patología , Cirrosis Hepática/virología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa , ARN Viral/sangre , Glándulas Salivales/patología , Viremia/patología , Viremia/virología
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