Raffaele Bugiardini

Cardiologist & scientist | Working on cardiovascular health & better outcomes

[EHJ Editor-in-Chief @ehj_ed]

Coronary microvascular obstruction: the "no-reflow" problem that haunts STEMI care. New ESC clinical consensus on pathophysiology, prevention & management: a must-read. Read more in #EHJ.
https://t.co/WWlcFSfVyj
#cardiotwitter @ESC_Journals @escardio

[Women As One @WomenAs1]

Does physician sex influence CV outcomes?

This article reviews evidence suggesting outcome differences may exist across settings, highlighting possible links to communication, guideline use, and care delivery, while noting the complexity of causality.

https://t.co/c7LGXK9GGN

[Edina Cenko @EdinaCenko]

Rethink beta-blockers for uncomplicated hypertension?

Our @HyperAHA commentary: despite guideline upgrades evidence for routine use in uncomplicated cases is limited

👉 https://t.co/VJmEEBcKqM

[Edina Cenko @EdinaCenko]

Upcoming online talk on a relevant topic

Register for free 👇
🔗 https://t.co/EDkeRSFrYd

@WGCPMChair @escardio @ItaloPorto2 @SIC_CARDIOLOGIA

[ESC WG on CPM Chairperson @WGCPMChair]

Persistent angina after revascularisation? 🫀

Join the @escardio #WGCPM_ESC & WGCARE_ESC for a free webinar on Residual vs. Refractory Angina
Explore strategies for your toughest cases

📅 29 May | 16:00 CEST
🔗 https://t.co/33mFdPWtMe

@EdinaCenko @ItaloPorto2 @RiSanz2020

[ESC WG on CPM Chairperson @WGCPMChair]

Physician sex may impact CV outcomes?

We must adopt practices that save lives: better communication, bias awareness, diverse clinical teams & leadership

Read more: https://t.co/1rgXNMA4ni

@EdinaCenko @ESCWGAVBChair @WGCPMChair @Drroxmehran @escardio @WomenAs1

[Women As One @WomenAs1]

Women’s heart health remains at risk as gaps in sex-specific research, male-focused diagnostics, and low trial enrollment contribute to underdiagnosis and undertreatment.

Sex-specific studies are vital to advance care and equity in cardiology.

Read more: https://t.co/JiD7eXyoH8

[@OSTOLab @OSTOLab1]

A new article in the European Heart Journal highlights an important dimension of cardiovascular care: “Cardiovascular disease outcomes: does physician’s sex matter?” Click on the link to learn more about this interesting topic!
https://t.co/rhlfTTImdw

[ESC WG on CPM Chairperson @WGCPMChair]

💡 New #WGCPM_ESC Newsletter
@arturocesaro Prof Paolo Calabrò & @vincenzoacerbo on the PPG Global Registry

Predictive physiology > anatomy
📉 PPG (0=diffuse 1=focal) predicts PCI success:
✅ Post-PCI FFR & 1-yr TVF
✅ Detects “physiological futility”

👉https://t.co/gKk4RPbcRc

[Edina Cenko @EdinaCenko]

Grouping risk factors masks danger?
New data in #EHJCCO: Diabetes drives 30-day ACS mortality but lumping factors dilute the risk
Risk +40% Men +29% #women
👉https://t.co/9P1KnnVPyn

Individualized assessment is key

#ISACS @OliviaManfrini @RBugiardini @EdinaCenko @maria_bergami

[ESC WG on CPM Chairperson @WGCPMChair]

New #WGCPM_ESC #ACVC_ESC #EAPCI statement on #sex & #gender differences in #IHD, including high-risk cardiogenic shock & emerging topics like gender-affirming therapies & CV risk

👉 https://t.co/kwmKk4xlJa

@ehj_ed @escardio @EdinaCenko @EAPCIPresident @ACVCPresident

[Abdulla A. Damluji, MD, PhD @DrDamluji]

Sex and gender differences in coronary pathophysiology and ischaemic heart disease: A Scientific Statement of the ESC Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology & Microcirculation, the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions of the ESC: @ESC_Journals

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[EHJ Editor-in-Chief @ehj_ed]

New ESC Scientific Statement sheds light on how sex and gender shape coronary disease risk, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, highlighting gaps in research and care and calling for more equitable heart health for all. Read more in #EHJ. https://t.co/IDs1c8mcXA
#cardiotwitter @ESC_Journals @escardio

[Prof Chris P Gale @cpgale3]

“To address inequalities & disparities in #cardiovascular health among disadvantaged populations, @LancetRH_Europe has launched a pivotal Commission dedicated to addressing these issues..”

@PoojaJha2015 @RBugiardini @EdinaCenko @DrMarthaGulati

https://t.co/bMAnLZDq86

[Prof Chris P Gale @cpgale3]

Challenges in the prevention, treatment & management of cardiovascular disease among older adults.

One of the many articles from our @LancetRH_Europe series….

@RBugiardini @DrMarthaGulati @EdinaCenko

https://t.co/Hs0zr3tH18

[Edina Cenko @EdinaCenko]

❤️In #MINOCA, risk stratification should inform secondary prevention, not therapeutic nihilism.
Future research must focus on mechanism-driven integrated approaches

👉🔗 https://t.co/gUhsNt95XL

@JAHA_AHA @EdinaCenko @RBugiardini @OliviaManfrini @WGCPMChair

[Edina Cenko @EdinaCenko]

🫀 In #MINOCA integrated physiology and imaging are essential for risk stratification and mechanism-guided therapy

🔗 https://t.co/gUhsNt95XL

#RiskStratification #Cardiology

@JAHA_AHA @RBugiardini @OliviaManfrini @EdinaCenko @WGCPMChair

[Edina Cenko @EdinaCenko]

❤️At the #SIC2025 Congress in Rome the Joint Symposium by @SIC_CARDIOLOGIA & @TheLancetRegHE offered powerful insights on advancing equity in #CVHealth

👏Thanks to all for driving this conversation!

@EdinaCenko @RBugiardini @PoojaJha2015 @DrMarthaGulati @CVR_TomaszGuzik

[Edina Cenko @EdinaCenko]

✨ Che bel simposio al #SIC2025!
Bellissimo intervento della Prof.ssa @OliviaManfrini nella sessione “L’Insufficienza del Cuore Destro”: chiaro incisivo e ricco di spunti clinici
👏Una sessione davvero coinvolgente!

#HeartFailure
@SIC_CARDIOLOGIA @RBugiardini @maria_bergami

[ESC WG on CPM Chairperson @WGCPMChair]

❤️‍🩹At the #SIC2025 Congress in Rome the Joint Symposium @SIC_CARDIOLOGIA & @escardio was inspiring!
A warm thank you to Panos Vardas for highlighting our work on reducing sex disparities & inequalities in IHD

👉https://t.co/uddeGFYvjC

@EdinaCenko @PoojaJha2015 @LancetRH_Europe