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  1. Uric Acid in Metabolic and Cerebrovascular Disorders: A Review

    Article • Current Vascular Pharmacology, September 2020, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese, Giovanni Meliota

  2. The electrocardiographic changes associated with hypothermia: the Osborn wave

    Article • Acta Cardiologica, September 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  3. The role of endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress in cerebrovascular diseases

    Article • Free Radical Research, June 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Michele Gesualdo, Dr Francesca Cortese

  4. Statins: Are they really all the same?

    Article • Current Vascular Pharmacology, February 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  5. Statins: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

    Article • Current Vascular Pharmacology, February 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  6. Uric Acid, Metabolic Syndrome and Atherosclerosis: The Chicken or the Egg, Which Comes First?

    Article • Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, April 2018, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  7. Idarucizumab: What Should We Know?

    Article • Current Drug Targets, January 2018, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  8. Apixaban: Effective and Safe in Preventing Thromboembolic Events in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Renal Failure

    Article • Current Medicinal Chemistry, November 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  9. Surgical and pharmacological reassignment: influence on transsexual cardiovascular risk profile

    Article • Internal Medicine Journal, November 2017, Wiley

    Dr Francesca Cortese, Dr Michele Gesualdo

  10. A percutaneous repair of a coronary pseudo-aneurysm, the role of the intravascular ultrasound

    Article • Acta Cardiologica, September 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  11. Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss and ménière syndrome: The role of cerebral venous drainage

    Article • Clinical Otolaryngology, September 2017, Wiley

    Dr Francesca Cortese, Dr Michele Gesualdo

  12. The Influence of Dietary Components on Early Signs of Atherosclerosis in Apparently Healthy Young-adult Males: An Observational Study of 615 Subjects

    Article • Current Vascular Pharmacology, August 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  13. Percutaneous approach to a tight post-isthmic aortic coarctation: a case report and literature review

    Article • Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine, May 2017, Nepal Journals Online (NepJOL)

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  14. A Glycemic Threshold of 90 mg/dl Promotes Early Signs of Atherosclerosis in Apparetly Healthy Overweight/Obese Subjects

    Article • Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, February 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  15. Neuro-Psychological Pattern in Patients Suffering from Primitive Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Impairment in Executive Function

    Article • Current Neurovascular Research, January 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    MD Rosa R Carbonara, Dr Francesca Cortese

  16. Carotid stenting versus endarterectomy in the same patient: A “direct” comparison

    Article • Applied Geographic Studies, November 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  17. Early and Late Infections in Newborns: Where Do We Stand? A Review

    Article • Pediatrics & Neonatology, August 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  18. Migration in aorta of left main coronary artery stent

    Article • Acta Cardiologica, June 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  19. An unusual case of ST elevation myocardial infarction in a teenager with a coronary artery fistula.

    Article • International Cardiovascular Forum Journal, May 2016, International Cardiovascular Forum Journal

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  20. Coronary tortuosity: normal variant or pathological condition?

    Article • International Cardiovascular Forum Journal, May 2016, International Cardiovascular Forum Journal

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  21. Rosuvastatin: Beyond the cholesterol-lowering effect

    Article • Pharmacological Research, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  22. The association between cardiac and gastrointestinal disorders

    Article • Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, May 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  23. The Correlation Between Arterial Hypertension and Endothelial Function

    Article • January 2016, Peertechz.com

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  24. Vascular Function and Myocardial Performance Indices in Children Born Small for Gestational Age

    Article • Circulation Journal, January 2016, Japanese Circulation Society

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  25. Endothelial and Metabolic Function Interactions in Overweight/Obese Children:

    Article • Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis, January 2016, Japan Atherosclerosis Society

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  26. Focus on alirocumab: A PCSK9 antibody to treat hypercholesterolemia

    Article • Pharmacological Research, December 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  27. Aorto–left atrial fistula, the role of transesophageal echocardiography: a case report.

    Article • International Cardiovascular Forum Journal, September 2015, International Cardiovascular Forum Journal

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  28. Evaluation of differences in carotid intima-media thickness in patients affected by systemic rheumatic diseases

    Article • Internal and Emergency Medicine, June 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  29. Inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases and endothelial function

    Article • Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, January 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  30. Endothelial Dysfunction Correlates with Liver Fibrosis in Chronic HCV Infection

    Article • Gastroenterology Research and Practice, January 2015, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Francesca Cortese, Professor Michele Barone

  31. Coronary risk in candidates for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

    Article • Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, November 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  32. Bemiparin, an effective and safe low molecular weight heparin: A review

    Article • Vascular Pharmacology, July 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  33. Ivabradine, coronary artery disease, and heart failure: beyond rhythm control

    Article • Drug Design Development and Therapy, June 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Annapaola Zito, Dr Michele Gesualdo, Dr Gabriella Ricci , Dr Francesca Cortese

  34. Insulin resistance and endothelial function in children and adolescents

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, June 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  35. Higher reliability of 18F-FDG target background ratio compared to standardized uptake value in vulnerable carotid plaque detection: a pilot study

    Article • Annals of Nuclear Medicine, April 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  36. Age-related Vascular Differences among Patients Suffering from Multiple Sclerosis

    Article • Current Neurovascular Research, January 2014, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  37. Correlation between Inflammatory Markers of Atherosclerosis and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    Article • Molecules, January 2014, MDPI AG

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  38. Dolichocarotids: Echo-Color Doppler Evaluation and Clinical Role

    Article • Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis, January 2014, Japan Atherosclerosis Society

    Dr Francesca Cortese, Pasquale Palmiero

  39. A Novel Cardiac Bio-Marker: ST2: A Review

    Article • Molecules, December 2013, MDPI AG

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  40. The Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation in Childhood: A Review

    Article • Recent Advances in Cardiovascular Drug Discovery (Formerly Recent Patents on Cardiovascular Drug Discovery), June 2013, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  41. Waiting lists in coronary artery bypass graft patients and role of coronary angiography: the Apulian experience

    Article • Clinical Audit, May 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  42. Aorta Structural Alterations in Term Neonates: The Role of Birth and Maternal Characteristics

    Article • BioMed Research International, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  43. Corrigendum to “Endothelial function and cardiovascular risk in patients with Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss” [Atherosclerosis 225 (2) (2012) 511–516]

    Article • Atherosclerosis, January 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  44. Dietary Intake of Carotenoids and Their Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Cardiovascular Care

    Article • Mediators of Inflammation, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  45. Modulation of vascular tone control under isometric muscular stress: Role of estrogen receptors

    Article • Vascular Pharmacology, January 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  46. Endothelial function and cardiovascular risk in patients with Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    Article • Atherosclerosis, December 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  47. Interventional Therapy in Diabetic Foot: Risk Factors, Clinical Events and Prognosis at One Year Follow-up (A Study of 103 Cases)

    Article • Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, December 2012, Science Alert

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  48. Dolichocarotids and dilated cardiomyopathy: Is there a relationship?

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, June 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  49. HCN Channels and Heart Rate

    Article • Molecules, April 2012, MDPI AG

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  50. Multigate Quality Doppler Profiles and Morphological/Hemodynamic Alterations in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

    Article • Current Neurovascular Research, April 2012, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  51. Morphological and functional vascular changes induced by childhood obesity

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, March 2011, SAGE Publications

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  52. Carotid artery intima-media thickness: normal and percentile values in the Italian population (camp study)

    Article • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, March 2011, SAGE Publications

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  53. Can Carotid Plaque Histology Selectively Predict the Risk of an Acute Coronary Syndrome?

    Article • International Heart Journal, January 2011, International Heart Journal (Japanese Heart Journal)

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  54. Relationship between C3 Levels and Common Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Overweight and Obese Patients

    Article • Obesity Facts, January 2011, Karger Publishers

    Dr Francesca Cortese

  55. Feasibility and effectiveness of a disease and care management model in the primary health care system for patients with heart failure and diabetes (Project Leonardo)

    Article • Vascular Health and Risk Management, April 2010, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Francesca Cortese