Francesco Arrigo

TL;DR: The data show for the first time that OPG levels are increased in ST elevation AMI within 1 h of infarction, and whether the increase in OPG is a consequence or a causal factor of plaque destabilization deserves further investigation.

TL;DR: The prognosis of patients with chronic congestive heart failure depends not only on pharmacologic therapy but also on nonpharmacologic aspects, so the treatment of CHF can improve the quantity and quality of life and save a significant amount in health care costs.

TL;DR: Evaluation of the prevalence of atrial septal aneurysm in patients with migraine finds that it is more common in people with migraine than in people without migraine.

TL;DR: The assessment of left ventricular regional wall motion represents the most important goal of this new technique, which results in marked reduction or even elimination of the limitations due to the subjective character of wall motion evaluation with 2D echocardiography.

TL;DR: Two cases of myocarditis in young patients diagnosed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging are reported, and the method was able to recognise the focal edema in the early phase of inflammation.