Effects of cardiac rehabilitation and beta-blocker therapy on heart rate variability after first acute myocardial infarction

G Malfatto, M Facchini, L Sala, G Branzi… - The American journal of …, 1998 - Elsevier
After acute myocardial infarction (AMI), rehabilitation with physical training increases
parasympathetic tone. It is unknown whether such a favorable effect of exercise on the …

Unmasking the prevalence of amyloid cardiomyopathy in the real world: results from Phase 2 of the AC‐TIVE study, an Italian nationwide survey

…, MC Carella, A Igoren Guaricci, G Branzi… - European Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To investigate the prevalence of amyloid cardiomyopathy (AC) and the diagnostic
accuracy of echocardiographic red flags of AC among consecutive adult patients undergoing …

Clinical relevance of cardiac structure and function abnormalities in patients with Cushing's syndrome before and after cure

PM Toja, G Branzi, F Ciambellotti… - Clinical …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Sustained hypercortisolism impacts cardiac function, and, indeed, cardiac disease
is one of the major determinants of mortality in patients with Cushing’s syndrome. The aim …

Clinical and psychological telemonitoring and telecare of high risk heart failure patients

…, FD Rosa, L Bellardita, G Branzi… - … of telemedicine and …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
We conducted a trial of telemonitoring and telecare for patients with chronic heart failure
leaving hospital after being treated for clinical instability. Eighty patients were randomized …

Recovery of cardiac autonomic responsiveness with low‐intensity physical training in patients with chronic heart failure

G Malfatto, G Branzi, B Riva, L Sala… - European journal of …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Background: A gradual worsening of autonomic control of cardiovascular function accompanies
the progression of heart failure. Exercise training modulates autonomic balance, and …

Lung ultrasound and transthoracic impedance for noninvasive evaluation of pulmonary congestion in heart failure

…, A Giglio, M Facchini, G Parati, G Branzi - Journal of …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background In patients with heart failure, many indexes are available for noninvasive
identification of pulmonary congestion: E/E’at echocardiography; plasma levels of brain natriuretic …

Intermittent levosimendan infusions in advanced heart failure: favourable effects on left ventricular function, neurohormonal balance, and one-year survival

…, F Della Rosa, A Villani, V Rella, G Branzi… - Journal of …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
The role of repeated infusions of Levosimendan (LEVO) in patients with chronic advanced
heart failure is still unclear. Thirty-three patients with chronic heart failure presenting clinical …

[HTML][HTML] Functional tricuspid regurgitation and atrial fibrillation: which comes first, the chicken or the egg?

D Muraru, S Caravita, AC Guta, D Mihalcea, G Branzi… - Case, 2020 - Elsevier
Highlights • 3D echo is key to understand the pathophysiology of FTR. • AF may be the
primary cause of FTR through right atrial (RA) and TA remodeling. • In some patients, restoring …

Device-guided paced breathing in the home setting: effects on exercise capacity, pulmonary and ventricular function in patients with chronic heart failure: a pilot study

G Parati, G Malfatto, S Boarin, G Branzi… - Circulation: Heart …, 2008 - Am Heart Assoc
Background— Regular slow breathing is known to improve autonomic cardiac regulation
and reduce chemoreflex sensitivity in heart failure. We explored the acceptability and …

Improvement in left ventricular diastolic stiffness induced by physical training in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

G Malfatto, G Branzi, G Osculati, P Valli, P Cuoccio… - Journal of cardiac …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Diastolic dysfunction in long-term heart failure is accompanied by abnormal
neurohormonal control and ventricular stiffness. The diastolic phase is determined by a …