Publications

2022

Scicchitano P., Ciccone M., Iacoviello M., Guida P., De Palo M., Potenza A., Basile M., Sasanelli P., Trotta F., Sanasi M., Caldarola P., Massari F.

Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal

The study examines the impact of arterial blood gas (ABG) and congestion on long-term mortality in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). A multiparametric approach based on measurement of BNP, BUN, PaO2 and phase angle is a reliable predictor explaining 60% of deaths.

2016

Massari F., Iacoviello M., Scicchitano P., Mastropasqua F., Guida P., Riccioni G., Speziale G., Caldarola P., Ciccone M., Di Somma S.

Heart & lung

This study evaluates the role of vector bioimpedance analysis (BIVA) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in detecting peripheral congestion in heart failure (HF). BIVA has shown to be more accurate than BNP in detecting congestion in both acute and chronic HF.

2017

Santarelli S., Russo V., Lalle I., De Berardinis B., Vetrone F., Magrini L., Di Stasio E., Piccoli A., Codognotto M., Mion M., Castello L., Avanzi G., and Di Somma S. on behalf of the GREAT network

European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care

Bioimpedance vector analysis (BIVA) has a prognostic role in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). Increased resistance ((dR/H) >11 Ω/m) during hospitalization has been associated with patient survival.

2022

Thanapholsart J., Khan E., and Lee G.

Biological Research For Nursing

The 46 articles reviewed suggest that vector bioimpedance analysis (BIVA) is superior to bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for assessing hydration/nutritional status in heart failure patients. When combined with biomarker assessment, this method improves diagnostic accuracy.

2023

Cuesta-Vargas A., Fuentes-Abolafo I., García-Conejo C., Díaz-Balboa E., Trinidad-Fernández M., Gutiérrez-Sánchez D., Escriche-Escuder A., Cobos-Palacios L., López-Sampalo A., Pérez-Ruíz J., Roldán-Jiménez C., Pérez-Velasco M., Mora-Robles J., López-Carmona M., Pérez-Cruzado D., Martín-Martín J., Pérez-Belmonte L.

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

The FUNNEL+ study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a cardiac rehabilitation program in elderly patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Identifying objective functional parameters can help personalize treatment, improve quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs.

2020

Massari F., Scicchitano P., Iacoviello M., Passantino A., Guida P., Sanasi M., Ciccone M. M.

Journal of cardiology

BIVA analysis together with other biomarkers including BNP, ePVS and BUN/Cr provide independent and complementary information in patients with heart failure at the time of admission. A combined evaluation of these indices enables a prediction of the risk of death in 40% of cases irrespective of the condition of acute or chronic heart failure.

2019

Massari F., Scicchitano P., Ciccone M. M., Caldarola P., Aspromonte N., Iacoviello M., Valle R.

Nutrition

Blood congestion is a predictor of hospital length of stay (LOS) in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). Rapid detection of the state of congestion with BIVA analysis enables targeted administration of treatment for AHF, reducing the LOS and treatment costs.