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A proper assessment of end-of-life issues in a Coronary Care Unit such as diagnosis of impending death or administration of palliative sedation (PS) therapy in case of unbereable sufference is essential in terms of supporting patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to clarify goals of care, promote shared decision-making…

Introduction: Genetic testing is an increasingly used diagnostic tool in Cardiology, also in pediatric age. Aim of the study: To evaluate the use and results of genetic testing in the pediatric population referred to our Cardiology Center. Materials and methods: We retrospectively reviewed 210 patients aged from a few…

Introduction : Regular physical activity is known to reduce cardiovascular (CV) risk, but its potential role in modulating the impact of anxiety on CV parameters remains underexplored. Aim : To investigate the role of anxiety and physical activity on CV parameters. Methods : In this cross-sectional study, 203 consecutive…

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had long-term effects on cardiovascular health and behavior. In a real-world outpatient setting, we examined how the post-COVID period is associated with changes in blood pressure, physical activity, and stress status. Methods We analyzed data from 472 cardiovascular outpatients enrolled between 2018 and 2024….

Background: Tafamidis improves survival and slows functional decline in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM), but early changes in cardiopulmonary performance are poorly characterized. Objective: We evaluated whether the same cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) variables previously shown to improve at longer-term follow-up, together with 4-m gait speed, already improve after 6…

Background: Gender-related differences in cardiovascular risk factors and psychosocial stress may influence long-term outcomes; however, their interaction with age in outpatient cardiology populations remains understudied. Methods: To explore that, we analyzed 649 consecutive cardiac outpatients (362 males, 287 females). Clinical parameters included systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate,…

Background: Excess visceral fat is metabolically active and linked to chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and autonomic dysregulation, which may elevate resting heart rate (RHR) and blood pressure (BP). Lifestyle factors, such as physical activity, could influence these autonomic effects in cardiac patients. Objective: To examine the association between visceral…

Background: Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a systemic vasculitis characterized by marked eosinophilia and potential cardiovascular involvement. The impact of eosinophil burden on early pulmonary vascular and right ventricular–pulmonary artery (RV–PA) function remains poorly defined. Objectives: To assess the association between peripheral eosinophil count (PEC) at diagnosis and…