Dr. Marsocci studies various heart conditions, particularly ischemic heart disease, which can lead to issues like chest pain and heart failure. He also explores the complications associated with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that can affect the aorta. His research includes evaluating surgical techniques for repairing heart valves and defects, as well as assessing how well artificial heart valves function post-surgery. By examining case studies and clinical outcomes, he aims to improve treatment protocols and ultimately enhance the quality of life for heart patients.
Key findings
In a study of 15 patients with ascending aorta aneurysms, 87% showed improved health post-surgery, with an average follow-up of 20 months.
In reviewing echocardiograms of pig heart valves, successful imaging was achieved in 68% of mitral valve cases and 80% of aortic valve cases.
Among 255 patients with interatrial defects, 9% were found to also have mitral regurgitation, with only one major complication following necessary surgeries.
A surgical technique for mitral stenosis showed a death rate of only 0.7% among 286 patients, indicating a highly effective treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Marsocci study heart defects?
Yes, he specifically researches conditions like ostium secundum interatrial defects and their associated treatments.
What surgical techniques has Dr. Marsocci researched?
He has studied various surgical interventions, including open heart mitral commissurotomy and valve replacements, focusing on their effectiveness and safety.
Is Dr. Marsocci's work relevant to patients with Marfan syndrome?
Yes, he has investigated heart complications in patients with Marfan syndrome, providing important insights for timely surgical treatment.
What outcomes can patients expect from heart surgeries Dr. Marsocci has studied?
His findings show improved health outcomes and low complication rates for many types of heart surgeries.
How does Dr. Marsocci's research help patients with heart valve replacements?
His evaluations of echocardiograms for artificial valves help ensure patients receive appropriate care and monitoring after surgery.
Publications in plain English
[Sequential approach to the diagnosis of ischemic cardiopathy].
1990
Medicina (Florence, Italy)
Neri M, Natale E, Bovelli D, Marsocci A, Neri E +2 more
Plain English This study looked at how to improve the diagnosis of ischemic heart disease, which includes conditions like chest pain and heart failure. Researchers proposed a step-by-step process to use various tests, starting with easier methods and moving to more complex ones based on the patient's symptoms. This approach aims to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions, potentially leading to better patient outcomes.
Who this helps: This helps patients with heart-related issues.
[Aneurysm of ascending aorta associated with aortic valve incompetence. Surgical correction by replacement of right coronary artery in 15 patients (author's transl)].
1980
Giornale italiano di cardiologia
Chidichimo G, Rabitti G, Narducci C, Cini R, Caroli S +1 more
Plain English This study looked at 15 patients who had an aneurysm in their ascending aorta and a faulty aortic valve. They successfully replaced the aortic valve and the affected part of the aorta, reattaching the right coronary artery in 8 patients and both coronary arteries in 7. After the surgery, 13 out of 15 patients showed improvement in their health, and while 2 patients died from complications, the majority experienced better heart function over a follow-up period averaging 20 months.
Who this helps: This benefits heart patients with similar aneurysm and valve issues.
[Uncommon evolution of aneurysm of the ascending aorta in Marfan syndrome. A case report (author's transl)].
1980
Giornale italiano di cardiologia
Marsocci G, Reedy FH, Gentili C, Manai L, Chidichimo G
Plain English This study looks at a rare case of aortic aneurysm in a patient with Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that affects connective tissue. The patient experienced severe heart complications two months after symptoms started, leading to death not from aorta rupture but from heart damage caused by lack of oxygen and excessive stress on the heart. Recognizing this unusual progression is important for guiding timely and effective surgical treatment.
Who this helps: This helps patients with Marfan syndrome and their doctors by highlighting critical health risks and treatment options.
[Mitral insufficiency associated with interatrial defect (ostium secundum). Problems of diagnosis and surgical treatment].
1979
Giornale italiano di cardiologia
Marsocci G, Giordano F, Manai L, Tomai F, Biffani G +3 more
Plain English The study looked at 255 patients with a specific heart defect called ostium secundum interatrial defect, and found that 9% (23 patients) also had a related problem called mitral regurgitation. Out of those 23 patients, 22 had surgery to fix the heart defect, and 9 of them also had surgery to address the mitral regurgitation. Ultimately, only one patient faced a major complication, which highlights the effectiveness of the surgical treatments provided.
Who this helps: This helps patients with heart defects and their doctors by improving understanding of associated heart issues and treatment options.
[A valvulated apico-aortic conduit in a case of obstruction of left ventricular outflow by a No. 14 Lillehei aortic prosthesis causing attacks of angina].
1979
Giornale italiano di cardiologia
Chidichimo G, Rabitti G, Marsocci G, Narducci C, Creazzo V +1 more
[Echocardiographic aspects of prosthetic porcine valves. Observations on 125 personal cases (author's transl)].
1979
Giornale italiano di cardiologia
Salati A, Pino PG, Marsocci G, De Benedictis E, Jacovella G
Plain English This study looked at how well echocardiograms could evaluate pig heart valves used in heart surgeries, examining 111 valves in the mitral position and 25 in the aortic position. They found that the echocardiograms provided good images in 68% of mitral valve cases and 80% of aortic valve cases, showing that the height between the valve leaflets varied from 12 to 17 millimeters for mitral valves and 11 to 15 millimeters for aortic valves. This information is important because it helps doctors understand how these artificial valves are functioning after surgery and provides a baseline for future comparisons.
Who this helps: This helps doctors and patients who have received heart valve replacements.
[Bypass of the outlet of the left ventricle with a Hancock valve tube: report of two cases surgically treated (author's transl)].
1978
Giornale italiano di cardiologia
Chidichimo G, Marsocci G, Pucci A, Lo Scudo L, Donnangelo L +1 more
Plain English This study examined two patients who had serious heart issues and were treated by creating a bypass using a special valve tube. In the first case, the bypass helped redirect blood from a malformed left ventricle to the lungs, while in the second case, the bypass improved blood flow from the left ventricle to the main artery. Both patients showed good results after surgery, with the second patient achieving 60.3% blood flow through the new bypass four months later.
Who this helps: This benefits patients with complex heart problems, especially those requiring surgical intervention.
Plain English The study looked at 286 patients with narrowed heart valves (mitral stenosis) who underwent a specific heart surgery called open heart mitral commissurotomy at San Camillo Hospital over six years. The results showed a very low death rate of only 0.7%, with no deaths among the last 220 surgeries, and 80% of patients had good early recovery outcomes. This is important because it highlights the safety and effectiveness of this surgery for treating mitral stenosis, helping patients breathe easier and live better lives.
Who this helps: Patients with mitral stenosis.
[Pulmonary thromboembolism: reference to 3 cases successfully operated on with excorporeal circulation and anatomoclinical findings in 40 cases with spontaneous course].
1975
Bollettino della Societa italiana di cardiologia
D'Alessandro LC, Marsocci G, Albisinni F, Manai L, Giordano F +3 more
[Emergency renal thromboembolectomy in mitral valvulopathy with eventual correction of the valvular defect. Experience in 4 successfully operated cases].
1975
Bollettino della Societa italiana di cardiologia
D'Alessandro LC, Rabitti G, Marsocci G, Jacovella G, Giordano F +3 more
[Surgical treatment of complications associated with myocardial infarct: aneurysm of the left ventricle with interventricular communication and mitral insufficiency].
1972
Bollettino della Societa italiana di cardiologia
Chidichimo G, D'Alessandro L, Marsocci G, Giordano F, Albisinni F
[Sinus tachycardia with high frequency after surgical correction of congenital malformations of the aortic arch; effect of beta-blocking agents. Observations on 2 cases].