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| Antonio Luca BartorelliSummaryAffiliation: Centro Cardiologico Monzino Country: Italy Publications
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Comparison of the diagnostic performance of 64-slice computed tomography coronary angiography in diabetic and non-diabetic patients with suspected coronary artery diseaseDaniele Andreini
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Cardiovasc Diabetol 9:80. 2010..To compare the diagnostic performance of 64-slice MDCT between diabetics and non-diabetics with suspected CAD scheduled for invasive coronary angiography (ICA)...
Distal embolic protection during percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndromes: the RUBY studyAntonio L Bartorelli
Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Milan, Italy
Acute Card Care 8:148-54. 2006..To assess the safety and feasibility of the GuardWire system as an embolic protection device during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in acute coronary syndromes (ACS)...
Contrast-induced nephropathyAntonio L Bartorelli
Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
J Interv Cardiol 21:74-85. 2008..The purpose of this article is to examine the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical course of CIN, as well as the most recent studies dealing with its prevention and potential therapeutic interventions, especially during PCI...
Comparison of two antiplatelet regimens (aspirin alone versus aspirin + ticlopidine or clopidogrel) after intracoronary implantation of a carbofilm-coated stentAntonio Luca Bartorelli
Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
Am J Cardiol 99:1062-6. 2007..94 to 5.85, p = NS). In conclusion, after optimal intracoronary implantation of the CarboStent, antiplatelet therapy with aspirin alone was safe and provided efficacy comparable to aspirin plus a thienopyridine in the prevention of ST...
Left main coronary artery occlusion after percutaneous aortic valve implantationAntonio L Bartorelli
Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Ann Thorac Surg 89:953-5. 2010..Functional recovery and survival were achieved with coronary stenting. This report highlights the importance of an integrated team approach of highly skilled specialists for these novel interventions...
An everolimus-eluting stent versus a paclitaxel-eluting stent in small vessel coronary artery disease: a pooled analysis from the SPIRIT II and SPIRIT III trialsAntonio L Bartorelli
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico and Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Milan, Monzino Via Parea 4, Milan, Italy
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 76:60-6. 2010..To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the XIENCE V everolimus-eluting stent compared to the TAXUS paclitaxel-eluting stent in small vessels...
Multidetector computed tomography coronary angiography for the assessment of coronary in-stent restenosisDaniele Andreini
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Department of Cardiovascular Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Am J Cardiol 105:645-55. 2010..4% and 91.9%, respectively. Advancements in MDCT and stent technologies may further reduce the number of nonassessable stents and improve diagnostic performance...
Stent thrombosis after sirolimus- and paclitaxel-eluting stent implantation in daily clinical practice: analysis of a single center registryDaniela Trabattoni
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 70:415-21. 2007..To evaluate stent thrombosis (ST) rate after sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) and paclitaxel-eluting stent (PES) implantation in daily clinical practice...
Usefulness of three-dimensional echocardiographic reconstruction of the Amplatzer septal occluder in patients undergoing atrial septal closureMauro Pepi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, I R C C S, Istituto di Cardiologia Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
Am J Cardiol 94:1343-7. 2004....
Diagnostic accuracy of multidetector computed tomography coronary angiography in patients with dilated cardiomyopathyDaniele Andreini
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
J Am Coll Cardiol 49:2044-50. 2007..The purpose of this work was to assess the safety, feasibility, and diagnostic accuracy of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) of unknown etiology...
Impact of cardiac and renal dysfunction on inhospital morbidity and mortality of patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing primary angioplastyGiancarlo Marenzi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, I R C C S, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Am Heart J 153:755-62. 2007....
Comparison of two hemofiltration protocols for prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy in high-risk patientsGiancarlo Marenzi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, I R C C S, Institute of Cardiology of the University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Am J Med 119:155-62. 2006..We assessed the mechanisms involved in the prophylactic effect of hemofiltration and of the most effective hemofiltration protocol to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with chronic kidney disease...
Contrast volume during primary percutaneous coronary intervention and subsequent contrast-induced nephropathy and mortalityGiancarlo Marenzi
University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Ann Intern Med 150:170-7. 2009....
Comparison of feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice multidetector computed tomographic coronary angiography versus invasive coronary angiography versus intravascular ultrasound for evaluation of in-stent restenosisDaniele Andreini
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Am J Cardiol 103:1349-58. 2009..In conclusion, 64-slice multidetector computed tomography provides reliable and reproducible noninvasive evaluation of coronary stent patency and quantification of ISR...
Diagnostic accuracy of coronary computed tomography angiography: a comparison between prospective and retrospective electrocardiogram triggeringGianluca Pontone
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
J Am Coll Cardiol 54:346-55. 2009..The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic performance of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG) triggering versus retrospective ECG triggering...
Acute kidney injury in ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock at admissionGiancarlo Marenzi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Institute of Cardiology of the University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Crit Care Med 38:438-44. 2010..To evaluate the clinical and prognostic relevance of acute kidney injury (AKI) in the setting of ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS)...
Sixty-four-slice multidetector computed tomography: an accurate imaging modality for the evaluation of coronary arteries in dilated cardiomyopathy of unknown etiologyDaniele Andreini
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Italy
Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2:199-205. 2009..However, technical limitations, such as cardiac arrhythmias, an inability of patients to sustain a long breath-hold, and the need of a high dose of contrast agent may limit its accuracy and widespread use...
Incidental detection of a giant ductus arteriosus aneurysm by low-dose multidetector computed tomography in an asymptomatic adultGianluca Pontone
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Istituto di Ricerca e Cura a Carattere Scientifico IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
J Vasc Surg 51:1260-4. 2010..Further evaluation with echocardiography and selective angiography confirmed the diagnosis. At surgery, the aneurysm was successfully resected via a left posterolateral thoracotomy...
Circulating cytochrome c as potential biomarker of impaired reperfusion in ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarctionGiancarlo Marenzi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Am J Cardiol 106:1443-9. 2010..20 to 2.20, vs 1.1 ng/ml, interquartile range 0.65 to 1.55; p = 0.04). In conclusion, serum cytochrome c is detectable in the early phase of STEMI treated with pPCI and is associated with clinical signs of impaired myocardial reperfusion...
Acute hyperglycemia and contrast-induced nephropathy in primary percutaneous coronary interventionGiancarlo Marenzi
Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, I R C C S, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Am Heart J 160:1170-7. 2010..We investigated the possible association between acute hyperglycemia and CIN in patients undergoing primary PCI...
Sustained long-term benefit of patent foramen ovale closure on migraineDaniela Trabattoni
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 77:570-4. 2011..This single-center, observational, prospective study evaluated the impact of patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure on migraine attacks over time...
Acute thrombosis of a coronary artery aneurysm: toughing it out with the poor man's thrombectomy catheter techniqueAntonio L Bartorelli
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 68:403-5. 2006
Large coronary aneurysm complicated by acute myocardial infarction: combined intravascular ultrasound imaging and doppler flow assessment before and after PTFE-covered stent implantationAntonio L Bartorelli
Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCSS, Italy
J Invasive Cardiol 14:452-6. 2002..The patient did well, without symptoms over the following year...
Incidence of stent fractures and patency after femoropopliteal stenting with the nitinol self-expandable SMART stent: a single-center studyDaniela Trabattoni
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 11:678-82. 2010..The aim of the study was to investigate long-term incidence of stent fractures and patency after femoropopliteal stenting...
Randomized evaluation of polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent in saphenous vein grafts: the Randomized Evaluation of polytetrafluoroethylene COVERed stent in Saphenous vein grafts (RECOVERS) TrialGoran Stankovic
Columbus Hospital, Milan, Italy
Circulation 108:37-42. 2003..However, a higher incidence of nonfatal myocardial infarctions was found in patients treated with the PTFE-covered stent...
The prevention of radiocontrast-agent-induced nephropathy by hemofiltrationGiancarlo Marenzi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
N Engl J Med 349:1333-40. 2003..We investigated the role of hemofiltration, as compared with isotonic-saline hydration, in preventing contrast-agent-induced nephropathy in patients with renal failure...
Aspirin alone antiplatelet regimen after intracoronary placement of the Carbostent: the ANTARES studyAntonio L Bartorelli
Centro Cardiologico Fondazione Monzino IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Via Parea 4, Milan, Italy
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 55:150-6. 2002..A randomized study comparing aspirin alone versus combined ticlopidine and aspirin after Carbostent implantation will be needed to confirm these results...
Contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing primary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarctionGiancarlo Marenzi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, I R C C S, Institute of Cardiology of the University of Milan, Milan, Italy
J Am Coll Cardiol 44:1780-5. 2004..The aim of this research was to assess the incidence, clinical predictors, and outcome of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute myocardial infarction (AMI)...
Recent advances in the prevention of radiocontrast-induced nephropathyGiancarlo Marenzi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS Institute of Cardiology of the University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Curr Opin Crit Care 10:505-9. 2004..This article reviews recent clinical researches concerning new developments in the prevention of radiocontrast nephropathy and analyzes unresolved issues...
N-acetylcysteine and contrast-induced nephropathy in primary angioplastyGiancarlo Marenzi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
N Engl J Med 354:2773-82. 2006..We investigated the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine for the prevention of contrast-medium-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing primary angioplasty...
Angiographic patterns of in-stent restenosis in men and womenDaniela Trabattoni
Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
Ital Heart J 6:138-42. 2005..However, no comparative analysis of the morphologic ISR patterns between sexes has been performed. We sought to assess the ISR rate and the morphology of the different ISR patterns in the two genders...
Mechanism of cutting balloon angioplasty for in-stent restenosis: an intravascular ultrasound studyPiero Montorsi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 56:166-73. 2002..CB enlarges coronary lumen mainly by in-stent tissue reduction associated with a moderate degree of additional stent expansion. Favorable QCA and IVUS acute results are maintained at 24 hr...
Use of multiple overlapping sirolimus-eluting stents for treatment of long coronary artery lesions: results from a single-center registry in 318 consecutive patientsPeter E Ruchin
Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
Int J Cardiol 134:231-7. 2009..Drug-eluting stents (DES) are superior to bare metal stents in the prevention of restenosis and target lesion revascularization (TLR). This has led to a more aggressive use of DES in everyday interventional cardiology practice...
Images in cardiovascular medicine. Fast and complete healing of 2 coronary artery spontaneous dissectionsDaniela Trabattoni
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, Milan, Italy
Circulation 111:e282. 2005
Carotid stenting through the right brachial approach for left internal carotid artery stenosis and bovine aortic arch configurationPiero Montorsi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology University of Milan, Via Parea, 4, 20138, Milan, Italy
Eur Radiol 19:2009-15. 2009..Bovine configuration of the aortic arch and left carotid artery stenosis were easily identified by CT angiography and successfully treated through the right brachial approach technique...
Comparison of outcomes in women and men treated with coronary stent implantationDaniela Trabattoni
Istituto di Cardiologia, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 58:20-8. 2003..However, they were significantly more likely to develop angiographic restenosis...
Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration for the treatment of contrast-induced acute renal failure after percutaneous coronary interventionsGiancarlo Marenzi
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 58:59-64. 2003..However, despite promising early results, large randomized trials are required to define the role of CVVH in ARF after PCI...
Hyperoxemic perfusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery after primary angioplasty in anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarctionDaniela Trabattoni
Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 67:859-65. 2006..Enzyme kinetic and ST-segment changes suggest faster and more complete microvascular reperfusion and may explain the salutary effects of this new therapy on left ventricular function...
Synergy of passive coating and targeted drug delivery: the tacrolimus-eluting Janus CarboStentAntonio L Bartorelli
Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
J Interv Cardiol 16:499-505. 2003..The enrollment in a safety first-in-man evaluation has been successfully completed. A randomized, double-blind, multicenter study is expected to start at the completion of the "safety" evaluation...
Hyperoxemic perfusion for treatment of reperfusion microvascular ischemia in patients with myocardial infarctionAntonio L Bartorelli
Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 3:253-63. 2003..Interestingly, such improvement was primarily due to functional recovery of infarct zone contractility. A larger randomized trial is currently underway to define the role of hyperoxemic coronary infusion in patients with AMI...
Comparison of two- and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in patients undergoing atrial septal closure with the amplatzer septal occluderGloria Tamborini
Centro Cardiologico Monzino, I.R.C.C.S, Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Am J Cardiol 90:1025-8. 2002
Randomized trial of conventional balloon angioplasty versus cutting balloon for in-stent restenosis. Acute and 24-hour angiographic and intravascular ultrasound changes and long-term follow-upPiero Montorsi
Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Italy
Ital Heart J 5:271-9. 2004..The aim of this study was to investigate the angiographic and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) changes following cutting balloon (CB) and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) treatment in in-stent restenosis...
Randomized trial of predilation versus direct stenting for treatment of carotid artery stenosisPiero Montorsi
Institute of Cardiology, University of Milan, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, 4 20138 Milan, Italy
Int J Cardiol 138:233-8. 2010..A controversial aspect of carotid artery stenting (CAS) is the placement of a stent with or without predilation. The study was designed to test the hypothesis that direct stenting (DS) was not inferior to CAS with predilation...
