Luca Masotti: 3 books

Cardioembolic strokes account for one third of ischemic strokes and atrial fibrillation (AF) representing the main source of this stroke subtype. The rate of stroke is 5%/year in patients with AF. Patients with AF have a 2-7 fold increased risk of stroke compared to patients without. Stroke prevention...

Prophylaxis with mechanical and/or pharmacologic therapies is essential to avoid DVT. Only an adequate adherence to prescribed therapies can avoid risks, and failure to tackle adherence issues early may cost the physician more time and energy later. This booklet briefly lists some simple suggestions that can help you improve your patient’s compliance in everyday clinical practice.

La tromboembolia polmonare acuta è una patologia frequente nella pratica clinica, gravata da un’elevata mortalità quando non prontamente trattata, soprattutto se è associata a instabilità emodinamica. Spesso è difficile da diagnosticare per i sintomi aspecifici e talvolta atipici con cui si...