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Luca Vecchio

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A longitudinal study on the information needs and preferences of patients after an acute coronary syndrome.

2016

Background Research has shown that the provision of pertinent health information to patients with cardiovascular disease is associated with better adherence to medical prescriptions, behavioral changes, and enhanced perception of control over the disease. Yet there is no clear knowledge on how to improve information pertinence. Identifying and meeting the information needs of patients and their preferences for sources of information is pivotal to developing patient-led services. This prospective, observational study was aimed at exploring the information needs and perceived relevance of different information sources for patients during the twenty-four months following an acute coronary synd…

MaleLongitudinal studyActivities of daily livingHealth BehaviorLongitudinal researchFriends030204 cardiovascular system & hematology0302 clinical medicineInformation seeking behaviorSurveys and Questionnaires030212 general & internal medicineLongitudinal StudiesProspective StudiesPatient PreferenceMiddle AgedCardiovascular diseaseNeeds assessmentFemaleTelevisionPeriodicals as TopicFamily PracticeInformation needs; Acute coronary syndrome; Cardiovascular disease; Health information sources; Longitudinal researchNeeds AssessmentSpecializationResearch ArticleSettore M-PSI/01 - Psicologia GeneraleAdultmedicine.medical_specialtyAcute coronary syndrome; Cardiovascular disease; Health information sources; Information needs; Longitudinal research; Adult; Aged; Family; Female; Friends; General Practitioners; Health Behavior; Humans; Internet; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Middle Aged; Needs Assessment; Pamphlets; Periodicals as Topic; Prospective Studies; Specialization; Surveys and Questionnaires; Television; Acute Coronary Syndrome; Information Seeking Behavior; Patient Education as Topic; Patient Preference; Family PracticeInformation Seeking BehaviorInformation needsHealth information sources03 medical and health sciencesPatient Education as TopicGeneral PractitionersmedicineHumansRelevance (information retrieval)FamilyAcute Coronary SyndromeAgedInternetInformation needbusiness.industryRepeated measures designInformation needsHealth information sourcePhysical therapyObservational studyPamphletsbusinessBMC family practice
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Additional file 1: of A longitudinal study on the information needs and preferences of patients after an acute coronary syndrome

2016

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Stability and change of lifestyle profiles in cardiovascular patients after their first acute coronary event.

2017

Background Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Lifestyle and health behavior changes play an important role in the primary and secondary prevention of ACS recurrence. Changes in unhealthy lifestyles after an acute coronary event have been analyzed by considering separate behaviors individually, even though research on the healthy population has demonstrated that unhealthy behaviors tend to co-occur. Purpose The aim of this study was to identify lifestyle profiles of ACS patients and to explore their pathways of change for one year after their first coronary event by adopting a typological approach. Methods Two hundred and twenty-three patients (84% mal…

Malemedicine.medical_treatmentEmotionsHealth BehaviorSocial Scienceslcsh:MedicineAnxiety030204 cardiovascular system & hematologyHabits0302 clinical medicineMedicine and Health SciencesSmoking HabitsSecondary PreventionPsychologyPublic and Occupational Health030212 general & internal medicinelcsh:ScienceDepression (differential diagnoses)Aged 80 and overSecondary preventionCardiac RehabilitationMultidisciplinaryRehabilitationCoronary eventDepressionSmokingMiddle AgedAcute Coronary Syndrome; Adult; Aged; Aged 80 and over; Cardiac Rehabilitation; Exercise; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Secondary Prevention; Self Report; Smoking; Health Behavior; Healthy Lifestyle; Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology (all); Agricultural and Biological Sciences (all)AnxietyFemaleprevention lifestyles acute coronary syndromemedicine.symptomHealth behaviorBehavioral and Social Aspects of HealthResearch ArticleHumanAdultSettore M-PSI/01 - Psicologia Generalemedicine.medical_specialtyAcute coronary syndrome03 medical and health sciencesMental Health and PsychiatryHeart ratemedicineHumansHealthy LifestyleAcute Coronary SyndromeExerciseNutritionAgedBehaviorBiochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology (all)Mood Disordersbusiness.industrylcsh:RBiology and Life SciencesHealth Risk AnalysisPhysical Activitymedicine.diseaseDietHealth CareAgricultural and Biological Sciences (all)Physical therapylcsh:QSelf ReportbusinessPLoS ONE
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Statin-induced autoimmune myositis: a proposal of an “experience-based” diagnostic algorithm from the analysis of 69 patients

2023

AbstractStatin-induced autoimmune myositis (SIAM) represents a rare clinical entity that can be triggered by prolonged statin treatment. Its pathogenetic substrate consists of an autoimmune-mediated mechanism, evidenced by the detection of antibodies directed against the 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (anti-HMGCR Ab), the target enzyme of statin therapies. To facilitate the diagnosis of nuanced SIAM clinical cases, the present study proposes an “experience-based” diagnostic algorithm for SIAM. We have analyzed the clinical data of 69 patients diagnosed with SIAM. Sixty-seven patients have been collected from the 55 available and complete case records regarding SIAM in the l…

Anti-HMGCR antibodyStatin-induced autoimmune myositis (SIAM).SIAM case reportEmergency MedicineInternal MedicineSIAM diagnostic algorithmMuscle biopsyInternal and Emergency Medicine
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Changes in physical activity among coronary and hypertensive patients: A longitudinal study using the Health Action Process Approach

2017

Objectives: Physical activity (PA) is a key factor in cardiovascular disease prevention. Through the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA), the present study investigated the process of change in PA in coronary patients (CPs) and hypertensive patients (HPs). Design: Longitudinal survey study with two follow-up assessments at 6 and 12 months on 188 CPs and 169 HPs. Main outcome measures: Intensity and frequency of PA. Results: A multi-sample analysis indicated the equivalence of almost all the HAPA social cognitive patterns for both patient populations. A latent growth curve model showed strong interrelations among intercepts and slopes of PA, planning and maintenance self-efficacy, but chan…

AdultMaleVolitionSettore M-PSI/01 - Psicologia GeneraleGerontologyLongitudinal studyPhysical activityessential arterial hypertensionCoronary DiseaseModels PsychologicalDevelopmental psychologyacute coronary syndromeYoung Adult03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicinecardiovascular diseaseHumansMedicineLongitudinal Studies030212 general & internal medicineHealth Action Process ApproachExerciseApplied PsychologyAgedPhysical activity; Health Action Process Approach; cardiovascular diseases; acute coronary syndrome; essential arterial hypertension030505 public healthbusiness.industryPhysical activityHealth action process approachPublic Health Environmental and Occupational HealthOutcome measuresSurvey researchGeneral MedicineGeneral ChemistryMiddle AgedSelf Efficacycardiovascular diseasesHypertensionFemaleDisease prevention0305 other medical sciencebusinessSocial cognitive theoryFollow-Up Studies
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A Type A and Type D Combined Personality Typology in Essential Hypertension and Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: Associations with Demographic, Psyc…

2016

Many studies have focused on Type A and Type D personality types in the context of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), but nothing is known about how these personality types combine to create new profiles. The present study aimed to develop a typology of Type A and Type D personality in two groups of patients affected by and at risk for coronary disease. The study involved 711 patients: 51.6% with acute coronary syndrome, 48.4% with essential hypertension (mean age = 56.4 years; SD = 9.7 years; 70.7% men). Cluster analysis was applied. External variables, such as socio-demographic, psychological, lifestyle, and clinical parameters, were assessed. Six groups, each with its own unique combined pe…

MaleEmotionsSocial Scienceslcsh:Medicine030204 cardiovascular system & hematologyAnxietyCardiovascular MedicineEssential hypertensionInhibitionsType D Personality0302 clinical medicinecardiovascular diseaseRisk FactorsMedicine and Health SciencesPsychologyPublic and Occupational Health030212 general & internal medicineBig Five personality traitslcsh:ScienceDepression (differential diagnoses)media_commonMultidisciplinaryAlcohol ConsumptionPersonality types Type A Type DDepressionPersonality typeMiddle AgedAcute Coronary Syndrome; Aged; Anxiety; Depression; Female; Humans; Intracranial Hypotension; Male; Middle Aged; Risk Factors; Sedentary Behavior; Self Concept; Social Adjustment; Social Behavior; Stress Psychological; Life Style; Type A Personality; Type D Personality; Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology (all); Agricultural and Biological Sciences (all)Cardiovascular DiseasesAnxietyFemalemedicine.symptomSocial AdjustmentResearch ArticlePersonalitySettore M-PSI/01 - Psicologia Generalemedicine.medical_specialtyhypertensionmedia_common.quotation_subjectIntracranial HypotensionContext (language use)03 medical and health sciencesMental Health and PsychiatrymedicinePersonalityHumansAcute Coronary SyndromePsychiatrySocial BehaviorLife StyleAgedNutritionPersonality TraitsBehaviorbusiness.industryMood DisordersType D personalitylcsh:RBiology and Life SciencesType A and Type B personality theoryType A PersonalityPhysical Activitymedicine.diseaseSelf ConceptDietcoronary syndromelcsh:QSedentary BehaviorbusinessStress PsychologicalPLoS ONE
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Additional file 2: of A longitudinal study on the information needs and preferences of patients after an acute coronary syndrome

2016

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