Francesco Tomassini, MD

Case Report

Successful Use of an Extra-Long Hydrophilic-Coated Sheath in Enlarged Aorta to Overcome Extreme Tortuosity of Right Subclavian Artery Via Transradial Approach During Coronary Angiography

03/01/2011

Andrea Gagnor , MD;

Francesco Tomassini , MD;

Ferdinando Varbella , MD;

ABSTRACT: The transradial approach (TRA) has gained popularity in recent years mainly because of the significantly decreased access-site complications and the greater patient comfort it offers. In this paper, we describe the successful use of...

ABSTRACT: The transradial...

03/01/2011

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Primary Angioplasty in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Due to Unprotected Left-Main Coronary Disease in a High-Volume Catheterization Center Without On-Site Surgery Facilities: Immediate and Medium-Term Outcome: The STEMI-Placet Registry

11/29/2012

Andrea Gagnor , MD;

Francesco Tomassini , MD;

Enrico Romagnoli , MD, PhD;

N. Montali , MD;

Sara Giolitto , MD;

Emanuele Tizzani , MD;

Vincenzo Infantino , MD;

Ferdinando Varbella , MD;

Abstract: Background. Very few data have been published for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) caused by unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) and very little is known about the results in this subgroup of patients in a...

Abstract: Background. Very few...

11/29/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Long-Term Outcomes of Different Two-Stent Techniques With Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents for Unprotected Left Main Bifurcation Disease: Insights From the FAILS-2 Study

07/30/2018

Roberto Garbo , MD;

Enrico Cerrato , MD;

Federico Conrotto , MD;

Antonio Colombo , MD;

Hiroyoshi Kawamoto , MD;

Fabrizio D'Ascenzo , MD;

Ivan Nunez-Gil , MD;

Marco Pavani , MD;

Mauro Pennone , MD;

Francesco Tomassini , MD;

Francesco Colombo , MD;

Ferdinando Varbella , MD;

Paolo Scacciatella , MD;

Alaide Chieffo , MD;

Javier Escaned , MD, PhD;

Several two-stent techniques for unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) bifurcation lesions have been described, however, a paucity of data exists regarding the optimal strategy, especially in the second-generation drug-eluting stent...

Several two-stent techniques for...

07/30/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology