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2. Perfusion index and mean arterial pressure after return of spontaneous circulation in out-of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and their relationship with perfusion and survival
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Fasolino, A, primary, Bagliani, A, additional, Benjelloun, L, additional, Baldi, E, additional, Contri, E, additional, Vecchione, A, additional, Quilico, F, additional, Ambrosini, E, additional, Primi, R, additional, Currao, A, additional, Bendotti, S, additional, Palo, A, additional, Malinverni, S, additional, Tavazzi, G, additional, and Savastano, S, additional
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3. Validation of utstein-based score to predict return of spontaneous circulation (UB-ROSC) in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
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Caputo, M, primary, Fasolino, A, additional, Baldi, E, additional, Burkart, R, additional, Wilmes, A, additional, Cresta, R, additional, Benvenuti, C, additional, Primi, R, additional, Currao, A, additional, Bendotti, S, additional, Compagnoni, S, additional, Gentile, F R, additional, Savastano, S, additional, Klersy, C, additional, and Auricchio, A, additional
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4. COMPLEX LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE USING 3D PRINTING SYSTEM IN A PATIENT WITH RECURRENT EMBOLISM AND PREVIOUS MITRAL PROSTHETIC VALVE IMPLANTATION
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Tarantini, R, Pignalosa, L, Marconi, S, Sanzo, A, Vicini Scajola, L, Quilico, F, Magrini, G, Savastano, S, Baldi, E, Petracci, B, Vicentini, A, and Rordorf, R
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5. COMPLETE VS CULPRIT–LESION–ONLY MYOCARDIAL REVASCULARIZATION IN PATIENTS WITH OUT–OF–HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST: INSIGHTS FROM THE MULTICENTRIC LOMBARDIA CARE REGISTRY
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Raone, L, Bongiorno, A, Bendotti, S, Currao, A, Primi, R, Adamo, M, Ghiraldin, D, Marino, M, Dossena, C, Poli, A, Affinito, S, Maffeo, D, Kajana, V, Baldi, E, Ferlini, M, and Savastano, S
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6. ROLE OF ST–SEGMENT ELEVATION AT POST–ROSC ECG IN PATIENTS RESUSCITATED FROM OUT–OF–HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST
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Pontremoli, S, Bendotti, S, Primi, R, Currao, A, Sechi, G, Marconi, G, Ronchi, V, Contri, E, Panni, G, Sgotti, D, Zorzi, E, Cazzaniga, M, Piccolo, U, Bussi, D, Ruggieri, S, Facchin, F, Soffiato, E, Centineo, P, Reali, F, Gentile, F, Baldi, E, Compagnoni, S, Quilico, F, Vicini Scajola, L, Fasolino, A, Lopiano, C, and Savastano, S
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7. PERIPROCEDURAL ANTITHROMBOTIC THERAPY AND IN–HOSPITAL OUTCOMES IN OUT–OF–HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST PATIENTS UNDERGOING PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION
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Raone, L, Bongiorno, A, Bendotti, S, Currao, A, Primi, R, Adamo, M, Ghiraldin, D, Marino, M, Dossena, C, Poli, A, Affinito, S, Maffeo, D, Kajana, V, Baldi, E, Ferlini, M, and Savastano, S
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8. POST–ROSC ECG PREDICTS SURVIVAL AFTER OUT–OF HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST. THE PROGRESS SCORE
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Lopiano, C, Pontremoli, S, Bendotti, S, Primi, R, Currao, A, Sechi, G, Marconi, G, Ronchi, V, Contri, E, Panni, G, Sgotti, D, Zorzi, E, Cazzaniga, M, Piccolo, U, Bussi, D, Ruggeri, S, Facchin, F, Soffiato, E, Centineo, P, Reali, F, Baldi, E, Compagnoni, S, Quilico, F, Vicini Scajola, L, Fasolino, A, and Savastano, S
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9. A CASE OF DUAL–SITE LEFT VENTRICULAR PACING PERFORMED VIA A PERSISTENT LEFT SUPERIOR VENA CAVA IN A PATIENT WITH COMPLETE ATRIO–VENTRICULAR BLOCK AND RIGHT SUPERIOR VENA CAVA OCCLUSION
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Quilico, F, Sanzo, A, Vicentini, A, Vicini Scajola, L, Savastano, S, Baldi, E, Petracci, B, and Rordorf, R
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10. EFFICACY OF PERCUTANEOUS STELLATE GANGLION BLOCK ACCORDING TO VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA CYCLE: A SUB–ANALYSIS OF THE STAR STUDY
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Baldi, E, Rordorf, R, Compagnoni, S, Dusi, V, Sanzo, A, Gentile, F, Frea, S, Gravinese, C, Cauti, F, Iannopollo, G, De Sensi, F, Gandolfi, E, Frigerio, L, Crea, P, Zagari, D, Casula, M, Sangiorgi, G, Persampieri, S, Dell‘Era, G, Patti, G, Colombo, C, Mugnai, G, Notaristefano, F, Barengo, A, Falcetti, R, Perego, G, D’Angelo, G, Tanese, N, Currao, A, Sgromo, V, De Ferrari, G, and Savastano, S
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11. 1,25‑Dihydroxyvitamin D3 mitigates the adipogenesis induced by bisphenol A in 3T3-L1 and hAMSC through miR-27-3p regulation.
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Provvisiero DP, Negri M, Amatrudo F, Patalano R, Montò T, de Angelis C, Graziadio C, Pugliese G, de Alteriis G, Colao A, Pivonello R, Savastano S, and Pivonello C
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Purpose: Endocrine-disrupting compounds, including bisphenol A (BPA), may promote obesity influencing basal metabolic rate and shifting metabolism towards energy storage. The role of 1,25‑Dihydroxyvitamin D3 (VitD) in counteracting adipogenesis is still a matter of debate. Thus, the current study aims to investigate whether and how VitD exposure during adipogenesis could prevent the pro-adipogenic effect of BPA in two adipocyte models, mouse 3T3-L1 cell line and human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSC)., Methods: 3T3-L1, mouse pre-adipocytes and human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSC) were treated with VitD (10
-7 M) and BPA (10-8 M and 10-9 M), alone or in combination, throughout the differentiation in mature adipocytes. Cellular lipid droplet accumulation was assessed by Oil Red O staining, mRNA and protein expression of key adipogenic markers, transcription factors, and cytokines were investigated by RT-qPCR and WB, respectively. miRNAs involved in the regulation of adipogenic transcription factors were evaluated by RT-qPCR, and highly potent steric-blocking oligonucleotides (miRNA inhibitors) were used to modulate miRNAs expression., Results: Pre-adipocytes express VitD receptor (VDR) in basal condition, but during the differentiation process VDR expression reduces if not stimulated by the ligand. VitD significantly decreases lipid accumulation, with a consequent reduction in adipogenic marker expression, and counteracts the pro-adipogenic effect of BPA in 3T3-L1 and hAMSC during differentiation. This effect is associated to the increased expression of miR-27a-3p and miR-27b-3p. The blocking of miR-27a-3p and miR-27b-3p through miRNA inhibitors prevents the anti-adipogenic effect of VitD in both cell models., Conclusions: These results suggest that in cultured 3T3-L1 and hAMSC VitD induces an anti-adipogenic effect and prevents BPA pro-adipogenic effect by triggering at least in part epigenetic mechanisms involving miR-27-3p., (© 2024. The Author(s).)- Published
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12. Rosemary extract activates oligodendrogenesis genes in mouse brain and improves learning and memory ability.
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Sasaki K, Becker J, Ong J, Ciaghi S, Guldin LS, Savastano S, Fukumitsu S, Kuwata H, Szele FG, and Isoda H
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is a rich source of dietary bioactive compounds such as rosmarinic acid and carnosol with a large repertoire of pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective activities. In the present study, we investigated rosemary as a potential new therapeutic agent for cognitive function and other symptoms of aging. In this present study, we have aimed to investigate the effects of oral administration of rosemary extract (RME) on learning and memory in the context of other biomarkers-related cognitive function and neurotransmitter levels in senescent accelerated prone 8 (SAMP8) mouse, a model of accelerating aging and Alzheimer's disease. The Morris water maze (MWM) test showed improved spatial learning and memory behavior in RME treated SAMP8 mouse. Moreover, RME decreased Aβ
42 and inflammatory cytokine levels and increased BDNF, Sirt1, and neurotransmitter levels in SAMP8 mouse. Whole-genome microarray analysis revealed that RME significantly increased gene expression related to oligodendrocyte differentiation, myelination, and ATP production in the hippocampus and decreased gene expression related to stress, neuroinflammation, and apoptosis. Also, in the SAMP8 hippocampus, RME significantly increased Olig1 and Olig2 expression. Altogether, our study is the first to report improvement of spatial learning and memory of RME, modulation of genes important for oligodendrogenesis, and Anti-neuroinflammatory effect by suppressing Aβ42 levels in mouse brain and thus highlights the prospects of RME in the treatment of cognitive dysfunction and aging., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors have no conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.)- Published
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13. Percutaneous stellate ganglion block and catheter ablation: not enemies but allies in fighting electrical storm.
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Savastano S, Baldi E, and Rordorf R
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- Humans, Atrial Fibrillation surgery, Atrial Fibrillation therapy, Stellate Ganglion, Catheter Ablation methods, Autonomic Nerve Block methods
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14. The Role of Physical Exercise as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Lipedema: A Consensus Statement from the Italian Society of Motor and Sports Sciences (Società Italiana di Scienze Motorie e Sportive, SISMeS) and the Italian Society of Phlebology (Società Italiana di Flebologia, SIF).
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Annunziata G, Paoli A, Manzi V, Camajani E, Laterza F, Verde L, Capó X, Padua E, Bianco A, Carraro A, Di Baldassarre A, Guidetti L, Marcora SM, Orrù S, Tessitore A, Di Mitri R, Auletta L, Piantadosi A, Bellisi M, Palmeri E, Savastano S, Colao A, Caprio M, Muscogiuri G, and Barrea L
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Purpose of Review: This consensus statement from the Italian Society of Motor and Sports Sciences (Società Italiana di Scienze Motorie e Sportive, SISMeS) and the Italian Society of Phlebology (Società Italiana di Flebologia, SIF) provides the official view on the role of exercise as a non-pharmacological approach in lipedema. In detail, this consensus statement SISMeS - SIF aims to provide a comprehensive overview of lipedema, focusing, in particular, on the role played by physical exercise (PE) in the management of its clinical features., Recent Findings: Lipedema is a chronic disease characterized by abnormal fat accumulation. It is often misdiagnosed as obesity, despite presenting distinct pathological mechanisms. Indeed, recent evidence has reported differences in adipose tissue histology, metabolomic profiles, and gene polymorphisms associated with this condition, adding new pieces to the complex puzzle of lipedema pathophysiology. Although by definition lipedema is a condition resistant to diet and PE, the latter emerges for its key role in the management of lipedema, contributing to multiple benefits, including improvements in mitochondrial function, lymphatic drainage, and reduction of inflammation. Various types of exercise, such as aquatic exercises and strength training, have been shown to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients with lipedema. However, standardized guidelines for PE prescription and long-term management of patients with lipedema are lacking, highlighting the need for recommendations and further research in this area in order to optimise therapeutic strategies., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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15. [Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: from evidence to clinical practice].
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Visconti LO, Camporotondo R, Ferlini M, Savastano S, Annoni G, and Fasolino A
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- Humans, Evidence-Based Medicine, Heart Failure therapy, Myocarditis therapy, Heart Arrest therapy, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation methods, Shock, Cardiogenic therapy
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Mortality for cardiogenic shock is still high despite optimal pharmacological therapy. Therefore, active mechanical circulatory support devices are increasingly used; venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) enables full circulatory and respiratory support. However, recent data show that in patients with infarct-related shock unselected early use of VA-ECMO does not improve survival and is associated with major bleeding and peripheral ischemic complications. Nowadays, waiting for the results of definitive randomized controlled trials, the main indication for ECMO utilization is in selected patients with cardiac arrest, in those with shock for advanced heart failure refractory to conventional therapy, in those with fulminant myocarditis, in patients candidate for heart transplant or ventricular assistance, especially in presence of respiratory insufficiency and severe biventricular dysfunction. An important recommendation is its utilization in specialized, high-volume centers in the setting of hub and spoke hospitals.
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16. Ivabradine as a treatment option for junctional ectopic tachycardia in an adult female.
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Baldi E, Sanzo A, Savastano S, and Rordorf R
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- Humans, Female, Benzazepines therapeutic use, Electrocardiography, Treatment Outcome, Adult, Cardiovascular Agents therapeutic use, Ivabradine therapeutic use, Tachycardia, Ectopic Junctional drug therapy, Tachycardia, Ectopic Junctional physiopathology
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A Junctional ectopic tachycardia diagnosis was performed using two electrophysiological maneuvers in an adult female with a narrow-complex supraventricular tachycardia with a bystander AV-node slow pathway conduction, who previously underwent catheter ablation attempts for an atrio-ventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia misdiagnosis. The first maneuver was atrial entrainment with an atrial-His-His-atrial response. The second was based on the response to a premature atrial complex delivered at different phases of the tachycardia cycle confirming that anterograde slow pathway conduction and retrograde fast pathway were not involved. Considering that verapamil, diltiazem, bisoprolol + flecainide, and nadolol were ineffective, we tried ivabradine with no sustained arrhythmias during 18-months., (© 2023 The Authors. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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17. Validation of Utstein-Based score to predict return of spontaneous circulation (UB-ROSC) in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Caputo ML, Baldi E, Burkart R, Wilmes A, Cresta R, Benvenuti C, Oezkartal T, Cianella R, Primi R, Currao A, Bendotti S, Compagnoni S, Gentile FR, Anselmi L, Savastano S, Klersy C, and Auricchio A
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Return of Spontaneous Circulation, Hospitalization, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest therapy, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation methods, Emergency Medical Services
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Background and Aims: The Utstein Based-ROSC (UB-ROSC) score has been developed to predict ROSC in OHCA victims. Aim of the study was to validate the UB-ROSC score using two Utstein-based OHCA registries: the SWiss REgistry of Cardiac Arrest (SWISSRECA) and the Lombardia Cardiac Arrest Registry (Lombardia CARe), northern Italy., Methods: Consecutive patients with OHCA of any etiology occurring between January 1st, 2019 and December 31st 2021 were included in this retrospective validation study. UB-ROSC score was computed for each patient and categorized in one of three subgroups: low, medium or high likelihood of ROSC according to the UB-ROSC cut-offs (≤-19; -18 to 12; ≥13). To assess the performance of the UB-ROSC score in this new cohort, we assessed both discrimination and calibration. The score was plotted against the survival to hospital admission., Results: A total of 12.577 patients were included in the study. A sustained ROSC was obtained in 2.719 patients (22%). The UB-ROSC model resulted well calibrated and showed a good discrimination (AUC 0.71, 95% CI 0.70-0.72). In the low likelihood subgroup of UB-ROSC, only 10% of patients achieved ROSC, whereas the proportion raised to 36% for a score between -18 and 12 (OR 5.0, 95% CI 2.9-8.6, p < 0.001) and to 85% for a score ≥13 (OR 49.4, 95% CI 14.3-170.6, p < 0.001)., Conclusions: UB-ROSC score represents a reliable tool to predict ROSC probability in OHCA patients. Its application may help the medical decision-making process, providing a realistic stratification of the probability for ROSC., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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18. Very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD): a therapeutic nutritional tool for acne?
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Verde L, Frias-Toral E, Cacciapuoti S, Simancas-Racines D, Megna M, Caiazzo G, Potestio L, Maisto M, Tenore GC, Colao A, Savastano S, Muscogiuri G, and Barrea L
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- Humans, Female, Obesity complications, Inflammation complications, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Diet, Ketogenic adverse effects, Acne Vulgaris, Methylamines
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Background: Acne, a chronic inflammatory disease impacting the pilosebaceous unit, is influenced significantly by inflammation and oxidative stress, and is commonly associated with obesity. Similarly, obesity is also associated with increased inflammation and oxidation. The role of diet in acne remains inconclusive, but the very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), known for weight loss and generating anti-inflammatory ketone bodies, presents promising potential. Despite this, the effects of VLCKD on acne remain underexplored. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a 45-day active phase of VLCKD in reducing the clinical severity of acne in young women with treatment-naïve moderate acne and grade I obesity., Methods: Thirty-one women with treatment-naïve moderate acne, grade I obesity (BMI 30.03-34.65 kg/m
2 ), aged 18-30 years, meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria, and consenting to adhere to VLCKD were recruited. Baseline and post-intervention assessments included anthropometric measurements, body composition, phase angle (PhA), trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, and reactive oxygen metabolite derivatives (dROMs) as markers of inflammation, dysbiosis, and oxidative stress, respectively. A comprehensive dermatological examination, incorporating the Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), was conducted for all women., Results: VLCKD resulted in general improvements in anthropometric and body composition parameters. Significantly, there were significant reductions in both the GAGS score (Δ%: - 31.46 ± 9.53, p < 0.001) and the DLQI score (Δ%: - 45.44 ± 24.02, p < 0.001) after the intervention. These improvements coincided with significant decreases in TMAO (p < 0.001) and dROMs (p < 0.001) levels and a significant increase in PhA (Δ%: + 8.60 ± 7.40, p < 0.001). Changes in the GAGS score positively correlated with changes in dROMs (p < 0.001) and negatively with PhA (p < 0.001) even after adjusting for Δ% FM. Changes in the DLQI score positively correlated with changes in dROMs (p < 0.001) and negatively with PhA (p < 0.001) even after adjustment for Δ% FM., Conclusion: Given the side effects of drugs used for acne, there is an increasing need for safe, tolerable, and low-cost treatments that can be used for acne disease. The 45-day active phase of VLCKD demonstrated notable improvements in acne severity, and these improvements seemed to be attributable to the known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of VLCKD., (© 2024. The Author(s).)- Published
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19. Continuous stellate ganglion block for ventricular arrhythmias: case series, systematic review, and differences from thoracic epidural anaesthesia.
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Dusi V, Angelini F, Baldi E, Toscano A, Gravinese C, Frea S, Compagnoni S, Morena A, Saglietto A, Balzani E, Giunta M, Costamagna A, Rinaldi M, Trompeo AC, Rordorf R, Anselmino M, Savastano S, and De Ferrari GM
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Aims: Percutaneous stellate ganglion block (PSGB) through single-bolus injection and thoracic epidural anaesthesia (TEA) have been proposed for the acute management of refractory ventricular arrhythmias (VAs). However, data on continuous PSGB (C-PSGB) are scant. The aim of this study is to report our dual-centre experience with C-PSGB and to perform a systematic review on C-PSGB and TEA., Methods and Results: Consecutive patients receiving C-PSGB at two centres were enrolled. The systematic literature review follows the latest Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. Our case series (26 patients, 88% male, 60 ± 16 years, all with advanced structural heart disease, left ventricular ejection fraction 23 ± 11%, 32 C-PSGBs performed, with a median duration of 3 days) shows that C-PSGB is feasible and safe and leads to complete VAs suppression in 59% and to overall clinical benefit in 94% of cases. Overall, 61 patients received 68 C-PSGBs and 22 TEA, with complete VA suppression in 63% of C-PSGBs (61% of patients). Most TEA procedures (55%) were performed on intubated patients, as opposed to 28% of C-PSGBs (P = 0.02); 63% of cases were on full anticoagulation at C-PSGB, none at TEA (P < 0.001). Ropivacaine and lidocaine were the most used drugs for C-PSGB, and the available data support a starting dose of 12 and 100 mg/h, respectively. No major complications occurred, yet TEA discontinuation rate due to side effects was higher than C-PSGB (18 vs. 1%, P = 0.01)., Conclusion: Continuous PSGB seems feasible, safe, and effective for the acute management of refractory VAs. The antiarrhythmic effect may be accomplished with less concerns for concomitant anticoagulation compared with TEA and with a lower side-effect related discontinuation rate., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: none declared., (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology.)
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20. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes' determinants: an Italian retrospective cohort study based on Lombardia CARe.
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Sgueglia AC, Gentile L, Bertuccio P, Gaeta M, Zeduri M, Girardi D, Primi R, Currao A, Bendotti S, Marconi G, Sechi GM, Savastano S, and Odone A
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This study on the Lombardia Cardiac Arrest Registry (Lombardia CARe,) the most complete nationwide out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) registry in Italy, aims at evaluating post-OHCA intra-hospital mortality risk according to patient's characteristics and emergency health service management (EMS), including level of care of first-admission hospital. Out of 12,581 patients included from 2015 to 2022, we considered 1382 OHCA patients admitted alive to hospital and survived more than 24 h. We estimated risk ratios (RRs) of intra-hospital mortality through log-binomial regression models adjusted by patients' and EMS characteristics. The study population consisted mainly of males (66.6%) most aged 60-69 years (24.7%) and 70-79 years (23.7%). Presenting rhythm was non-shockable in 49.9% of patients, EMS intervention time was less than 10 min for 30.3% of patients, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed for less than 15 min in 29.9%. Moreover, 61.6% of subjects (n = 852) died during hospital admission. Intra-hospital mortality is associated with non-shockable presenting rhythm (RR 1.27, 95% CI 1.19-1.35) and longer CPR time (RR 1.39, 95% CI 1.28-1.52 for 45 min or more). Patients who accessed to a secondary vs tertiary care hospital were more frequently older, with a non-shockable presenting rhythm and longer EMS intervention time. Non-shockable presenting rhythm accounts for 27% increased risk of intra-hospital death in OHCA patients, independently of first-access hospital level, thus demonstrating that patients' outcomes depend only by intrinsic OHCA characteristics and Health System's resources are utilised as efficiently as possible., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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21. Electrical storm treatment by percutaneous stellate ganglion block: the STAR study.
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Savastano S, Baldi E, Compagnoni S, Rordorf R, Sanzo A, Gentile FR, Dusi V, Frea S, Gravinese C, Cauti FM, Iannopollo G, De Sensi F, Gandolfi E, Frigerio L, Crea P, Zagari D, Casula M, Sangiorgi G, Persampieri S, Dell'Era G, Patti G, Colombo C, Mugnai G, Notaristefano F, Barengo A, Falcetti R, Perego GB, D'Angelo G, Tanese N, Currao A, Sgromo V, and De Ferrari GM
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- Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Prospective Studies, Stellate Ganglion, Stroke Volume, Treatment Outcome, Ventricular Fibrillation etiology, Ventricular Function, Left, Middle Aged, Tachycardia, Ventricular therapy, Tachycardia, Ventricular etiology
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Background and Aims: An electrical storm (ES) is a clinical emergency with a paucity of established treatment options. Despite initial encouraging reports about the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous stellate ganglion block (PSGB), many questions remained unsettled and evidence from a prospective multicentre study was still lacking. For these purposes, the STAR study was designed., Methods: This is a multicentre observational study enrolling patients suffering from an ES refractory to standard treatment from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2023. The primary outcome was the reduction of treated arrhythmic events by at least 50% comparing the 12 h following PSGB with the 12 h before the procedure. STAR operators were specifically trained to both the anterior anatomical and the lateral ultrasound-guided approach., Results: A total of 131 patients from 19 centres were enrolled and underwent 184 PSGBs. Patients were mainly male (83.2%) with a median age of 68 (63.8-69.2) years and a depressed left ventricular ejection fraction (25.0 ± 12.3%). The primary outcome was reached in 92% of patients, and the median reduction of arrhythmic episodes between 12 h before and after PSGB was 100% (interquartile range -100% to -92.3%). Arrhythmic episodes requiring treatment were significantly reduced comparing 12 h before the first PSGB with 12 h after the last procedure [six (3-15.8) vs. 0 (0-1), P < .0001] and comparing 1 h before with 1 h after each procedure [2 (0-6) vs. 0 (0-0), P < .001]. One major complication occurred (0.5%)., Conclusions: The findings of this large, prospective, multicentre study provide evidence in favour of the effectiveness and safety of PSGB for the treatment of refractory ES., (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology.)
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22. Very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) in the management of hidradenitis suppurativa (Acne Inversa): an effective and safe tool for improvement of the clinical severity of disease. Results of a pilot study.
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Verde L, Cacciapuoti S, Caiazzo G, Megna M, Martora F, Cavaliere A, Mattera M, Maisto M, Tenore GC, Colao A, Savastano S, Muscogiuri G, and Barrea L
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- Humans, Female, Overweight, Pilot Projects, Prospective Studies, Obesity complications, Severity of Illness Index, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Diet, Ketogenic, Methylamines
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Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), an inflammatory-based dermatological condition often associated with obesity, poses significant challenges in management. The very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) has shown efficacy in addressing obesity, related metabolic disorders, and reducing chronic inflammation. However, its effects on HS remain underexplored. In this prospective pilot study, we aimed to investigate the impact of a 28-day active phase of VLCKD on HS in a sample of treatment-naive women with HS and excess weight., Methods: Twelve women with HS and overweight or obesity (BMI 27.03 to 50.14 kg/m
2 ), aged 21 to 54 years, meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria and agreeing to adhere to VLCKD, were included. Baseline lifestyle habits were assessed. The Sartorius score was used to evaluate the clinical severity of HS. Anthropometric parameters (waist circumference, weight, height, and body mass index), body composition via bioelectrical impedance analysis, levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL), and derivatives of reactive oxygen metabolites (dROMs) were assessed at baseline and after 28 days of the active phase of VLCKD., Results: VLCKD led to general improvements in anthropometric parameters and body composition. Notably, a significant reduction in the Sartorius score was observed after the intervention (Δ%: - 24.37 ± 16.64, p < 0.001). This reduction coincided with significant decreases in TMAO (p < 0.001), dROMs (p = 0.001), and oxLDL (p < 0.001) levels. Changes in the Sartorius score exhibited positive correlations with changes in TMAO (p < 0.001), dROMs (p < 0.001), and oxLDL (p = 0.002)., Conclusion: The 28-day active phase of VLCKD demonstrated notable improvements in HS severity and associated metabolic markers, highlighting the potential utility of VLCKD in managing HS and its association with metabolic derangements in women with overweight or obesity., (© 2024. The Author(s).)- Published
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23. Amplitude spectral area of ventricular fibrillation can discriminate survival of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Gentile FR, Wik L, Isasi I, Baldi E, Aramendi E, Steen-Hansen JE, Fasolino A, Compagnoni S, Contri E, Palo A, Primi R, Bendotti S, Currao A, Quilico F, Vicini Scajola L, Lopiano C, and Savastano S
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Background: Evidence of the association between AMplitude Spectral Area (AMSA) of ventricular fibrillation and outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is limited to short-term follow-up. In this study, we assess whether AMSA can stratify the risk of death or poor neurological outcome at 30 days and 1 year after OHCA in patients with an initial shockable rhythm or with an initial non-shockable rhythm converted to a shockable one., Methods: This is a multicentre retrospective study of prospectively collected data in two European Utstein-based OHCA registries. We included all cases of OHCAs with at least one manual defibrillation. AMSA values were calculated after data extraction from the monitors/defibrillators used in the field by using a 2-s pre-shock electrocardiogram interval. The first detected AMSA value, the maximum value, the average value, and the minimum value were computed, and their outcome prediction accuracy was compared. Multivariable Cox regression models were run for both 30-day and 1-year deaths or poor neurological outcomes. Neurological cerebral performance category 1-2 was considered a good neurological outcome., Results: Out of the 578 patients included, 494 (85%) died and 10 (2%) had a poor neurological outcome at 30 days. All the AMSA values considered (first value, maximum, average, and minimum) were significantly higher in survivors with good neurological outcome at 30 days. The average AMSA showed the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (0.778, 95% CI: 0.7-0.8, p < 0.001). After correction for confounders, the highest tertiles of average AMSA (T3 and T2) were significantly associated with a lower risk of death or poor neurological outcome compared with T1 both at 30 days (T2: HR 0.6, 95% CI: 0.4-0.9, p = 0.01; T3: HR 0.6, 95% CI: 0.4-0.9, p = 0.02) and at 1 year (T2: HR 0.6, 95% CI: 0.4-0.9, p = 0.01; T3: HR 0.6, 95% CI: 0.4-0.9, p = 0.01). Among survivors at 30 days, a higher AMSA was associated with a lower risk of mortality or poor neurological outcome at 1 year (T3: HR 0.03, 95% CI: 0-0.3, p = 0.02)., Discussion: Lower AMSA values were significantly and independently associated with the risk of death or poor neurological outcome at 30 days and at 1 year in OHCA patients with either an initial shockable rhythm or a conversion rhythm from non-shockable to shockable. The average AMSA value had the strongest association with prognosis., Competing Interests: LW was PI in the Zoll Medical–funded CIRC study and holds several patents via Oslo University Hospital (Inven2). He is a member of the medical advisory board of Stryker/Physio-Control. SS, EB, and EC are part of ERC Research NET. SS and EB are part of ESCAPE-NET. FRG, EB, EA, AF, AC, and SS are part of the COST action PARQ. The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. The reviewer TS declared a past co-authorship with the authors EB, RP, and SS to the handling editor. The authors declared that they were editorial board members of Frontiers, at the time of submission. This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision., (© 2024 Gentile, Wik, Isasi, Baldi, Aramendi, Steen-Hansen, Fasolino, Compagnoni, Contri, Palo, Primi, Bendotti, Currao, Quilico, Vicini Scajola, Lopiano and Savastano.)
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24. Editorial: The wide spectrum of ventricular arrhythmias: from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest to advanced in-hospital treatment.
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Baldi E, Tan HL, Dusi V, Rordorf R, Zorzi A, and Savastano S
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Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers, at the time of submission. This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision.
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25. Chrononutrition in type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity: A narrative review.
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Verde L, Di Lorenzo T, Savastano S, Colao A, Barrea L, and Muscogiuri G
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- Animals, Humans, Feeding Behavior, Obesity complications, Meals, Breakfast, Circadian Rhythm, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Chrononutrition is a nutritional regimen that follows our biological clock, marked by the changes in metabolism that occur during the day. This regimen includes the distribution of energy, the regularity and frequency of meals, and the importance of these factors for metabolic health. A growing body of animal and human evidence indicates that the timing of food intake throughout the day can have a significant and beneficial impact on the metabolic health and well-being of individuals. In particular, both the timing and frequency of meals have been associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions. Today's busy lifestyle makes many people skip breakfast and eat late at night. Eating late at night has been shown to cause a circadian misalignment, with the latter having a negative impact on weight control and glucose metabolism. Additionally, some studies have found a relatively strong association between skipping breakfast and insulin resistance, and T2DM. Against the backdrop of escalating obesity and T2DM rates, coupled with the recognized influence of food timing on disease evolution and control, this review aimed to synthesize insights from epidemiological and intervention studies of the interplay of timing of food intake and macronutrient consumption, reporting their impact on obesity and T2DM., (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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26. Sex-differences in Mediterranean diet: a key piece to explain sex-related cardiovascular risk in obesity? A cross-sectional study.
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Barrea L, Verde L, Suárez R, Frias-Toral E, Vásquez CA, Colao A, Savastano S, and Muscogiuri G
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- Female, Humans, Male, C-Reactive Protein, Cross-Sectional Studies, Heart Disease Risk Factors, Obesity, Risk Factors, Sex Characteristics, Adult, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diet, Mediterranean
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Background: Mediterranean Diet (MD) has many health benefits, particularly in reducing cardiovascular risk (CVR). However, it is still little known if there are any sex differences in following this nutritional pattern and, thus, the potential sex-related repercussions on CVR in obesity. The study aimed to characterize sex-related adherence to MD and its association with CVR factors in subjects with obesity., Methods: A total of 968 females (33.81 ± 11.06 years; BMI 34.14 ± 7.43 kg/m
2 ) and 680 males (aged 34.77 ± 11.31years; BMI 33.77 ± 8.13 kg/m2 ) were included in a cross-sectional observational study. Lifestyle habits, anthropometric parameters, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and adherence to MD were evaluated., Results: Females had significantly higher adherence to MD and lower hs-CRP levels than males (p < 0.001). Additionally, females consumed significantly more vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish/seafood, nuts, and sofrito sauce and less quantity of olive oil, butter, cream, margarine, red/processed meats, soda drinks (p = 0.001), red wine, and commercial sweets and confectionery than their counterparts. A PREDIMED score of ≤ 6 was associated with a significantly increased CVR in both sexes., Conclusions: Females had higher adherence to MD, lower CVR, and different food preferences than males. Although the same PREDIMED threshold has been identified as a spy of CVR, the sex-related preference of individual foods included in the MD could explain the different impact of this nutritional pattern on CVR in both sexes., (© 2024. The Author(s).)- Published
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27. The effect of the ketogenic diet on Acne: Could it be a therapeutic tool?
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Barrea L, Cacciapuoti S, Megna M, Verde L, Marasca C, Vono R, Camajani E, Colao A, Savastano S, Fabbrocini G, and Muscogiuri G
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- Humans, Ketone Bodies metabolism, Inflammation diet therapy, Diet, Ketogenic methods, Acne Vulgaris diet therapy, Acne Vulgaris therapy, Propionibacterium acnes
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Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit resulting from androgen-induced increased sebum production, altered keratinization, inflammation, and bacterial colonization of the hair follicles of the face, neck, chest and back by Propionibacterium acnes . Overall, inflammation and immune responses are strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of acne. Although early colonization with Propionibacterium acnes and family history may play an important role in the disease, it remains unclear exactly what triggers acne and how treatment affects disease progression. The influence of diet on acne disease is a growing research topic, yet few studies have examined the effects of diet on the development and clinical severity of acne disease, and the results have often been contradictory. Interestingly, very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) has been associated with both significant reductions in body weight and inflammatory status through the production of ketone bodies and thus it has been expected to reduce the exacerbation of clinical manifestations or even block the trigger of acne disease. Given the paucity of studies regarding the implementation of VLCKD in the management of acne, this review aims to provide evidence from the available scientific literature to support the speculative use of VLCKD in the treatment of acne.
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28. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: An individual patient data meta-analysis.
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Baldi E, Klersy C, Chan P, Elmer J, Ball J, Counts CR, Rosell Ortiz F, Fothergill R, Auricchio A, Paoli A, Karam N, McNally B, Martin-Gill C, Nehme Z, Drucker CJ, Ruiz Azpiazu JI, Mellett-Smith A, Cresta R, Scquizzato T, Jouven X, Primi R, Al-Araji R, Guyette FX, Sayre MR, Daponte Codina A, Benvenuti C, Marijon E, and Savastano S
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- Humans, Pandemics, COVID-19 epidemiology, COVID-19 complications, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation adverse effects, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest epidemiology, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest therapy, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest etiology, Emergency Medical Services
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Aim: Prior studies have reported increased out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) incidence and lower survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated how the COVID-19 pandemic affected OHCA incidence, bystander CPR rate and patients' outcomes, accounting for regional COVID-19 incidence and OHCA characteristics., Methods: Individual patient data meta-analysis of studies which provided a comparison of OHCA incidence during the first pandemic wave (COVID-period) with a reference period of the previous year(s) (pre-COVID period). We computed COVID-19 incidence per 100,000 inhabitants in each of 97 regions per each week and divided it into its quartiles., Results: We considered a total of 49,882 patients in 10 studies. OHCA incidence increased significantly compared to previous years in regions where weekly COVID-19 incidence was in the fourth quartile (>136/100,000/week), and patients in these regions had a lower odds of bystander CPR (OR 0.49, 95%CI 0.29-0.81, p = 0.005). Overall, the COVID-period was associated with an increase in medical etiology (89.2% vs 87.5%, p < 0.001) and OHCAs at home (74.7% vs 67.4%, p < 0.001), and a decrease in shockable initial rhythm (16.5% vs 20.3%, p < 0.001). The COVID-period was independently associated with pre-hospital death (OR 1.73, 95%CI 1.55-1.93, p < 0.001) and negatively associated with survival to hospital admission (OR 0.68, 95%CI 0.64-0.72, p < 0.001) and survival to discharge (OR 0.50, 95%CI 0.46-0.54, p < 0.001)., Conclusions: During the first COVID-19 pandemic wave, there was higher OHCA incidence and lower bystander CPR rate in regions with a high-burden of COVID-19. COVID-19 was also associated with a change in patient characteristics and lower survival independently of COVID-19 incidence in the region where OHCA occurred., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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