Prof. Dr. Bortolo Martini
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Prof. Dr. Bortolo Martini

Professor and Director Division of Cardiology
University of Padua, Italy

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Human Physiology from University of Padua, Italy

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Clinical Electrophysiology
62%
Ventricular Arrhythmias
90%
Cell Myocarditis
75%
Electrocardiology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
0
Articles
135
Abstracts
2

Selected Publications

  1. Tarantini, G., L. Menti, A. Angelini, B. Martini, G. Thiene and L. Daliento, 2000. Life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias associated with giant cell myocarditis (possibly sarcoidosis). Am. J. Cardiol., 85: 1280-1282.
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  2. Martini, B., A. Nava, D. Corrado and G. Thiene, 2000. Right bundle-branch block, ST-segment elevation and sudden death. Circulation, Vol. 101. 10.1161/01.CIR.101.16.e176.
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  3. Martini, B., G.F. Buja, B. Canciani and A. Nava, 1998. Bidirectional tachycardia. A sustained form, not related to digitalis intoxication, in an adult without apparent cardiac disease. Jpn. Heart J., 29: 381-387.
  4. Folino, A., G. Buja, B. Martini, L. Bassan and A. Nava, 1996. Upright tilt test: Correlation between results and patient clinical features. Pacing Clin. Electrophysiol., 19: 1582-1587.
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  5. Corrado, D., A. Nava, G. Buja, B. Martini and G. Fasoli et al., 1996. Familial cardiomyopathy underlies syndrome of right bundle branch block, ST segment elevation and sudden death. J. Am. College Cardiol., 27: 443-448.
  6. Martini, B., C. Basso and G. Thiene, 1995. Sudden death in mitral valve prolapse with Holter monitoring-documented ventricular fibrillation: Evidence of coexisting arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Int. J. Cardiol., 49: 274-278.
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  7. Bassan, L., B. Martini, G.D. Molle and L. Rossi, 1995. Ventricular tachycardia secondary to myocardial contusion in an athlete: A clinical case report. Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia, 25: 203-206.
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  8. Martini, B., A. Nava, B. Canciani and G. Thiene, 1993. Right bundle branch block, persistent ST segment elevation and sudden cardiac death. J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., Vol. 22. 10.1016/0735-1097(93)90082-C.
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  9. Nava, A., G. Thiene, B. Canciani, B. Martini, L. Daliento, G. Buja and G. Fasoli, 1992. Clinical profile of concealed form of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy presenting with apparently idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias. Int. J. Cardiol., 35: 195-206.
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  10. Folino, A.F., G.F. Buja, B. Martini, M. Miorelli and A. Nava, 1992. Prolonged cardiac arrest and complete AV block during upright tilt test in young patients with syncope of unknown origin-prognostic and therapeutic implications. Eur. Heart J., 13: 1416-1421.
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  11. Canciani, B., A. Nava, V. Toso, B. Martini and G. Thiene, 1992. A casual spontaneous mutation as possible cause of the familial form of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia). Clin. Cardiol., 15: 217-219.
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  12. Martini, B. and A. Nava, 1991. Electrophysiological features and the clinical follow-up of patients affected by ventricular tachycardias. Pacing Clin. Electrophysiol., Vol. 14. .
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  13. Canciani, B., A. Nava, B. Martini and G. Buja, 1991. Arrhythmia development in a young subject with right ventricular cardiomyopathy (Right ventricular dysplasia). Japanese Heart J., 32: 403-408.
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  14. Buja, G., B. Canciani, B. Martini, R. Scognamiglio, D. Corrado and A. Nava, 1991. Coexistence of kent accessory pathway, enhanced AV node conduction and various conduction disturbances in a young athlete with tricuspid valve dysplasia. J. Electrocardiol., 24: 71-76.
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  15. Martini, B., L. Bassan, P.D. Valentina, M. Valente and G.F. Buja, 1990. Unusual manifestations of Ebstein's disease in a 53 year old adult. Ebstein's disease in an adult. Minerva Cardioangiol., 38: 345-347.
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  16. Martini, B., C. Villanova, G. Zanetti, F. Bellotto and F. Maddalena, 1990. Association of multiple risk factors for atherosclerosis, in absence of vascular lesions. Description of a case. Giornale di Clinica Medica, 71: 221-222.
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  17. Martini, B., A. Nava, G.F. Buja, B. Canciani, E. Bigolin and S.D. Volta, 1990. Giant P wave in a patient with right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Clin. Cardiol., 13: 143-145.
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  18. Martini, B., A. Nava, G. Thiene, G.F. Buja and B. Canciani et al., 1990. Monomorphic repetitive rhythms originating from the right ventricular outflow tract in patients with minor forms of right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Int. J. Cardiol., 27: 211-221.
  19. Canciani, B., G. Buja, A. Betto, M.L. Schiavinato, B. Martini, M. Miorelli and A. Nava, 1990. Electro-vectorcardiographic study of ventricular extrasystole in arrhythmogenic dysplasia of the right ventricle. Annales de Cardiologie et D'angeiologie, 39: 265-268.
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  20. Rizzardo, P., A. Nava, B. Martini, G. Buja and B. Canciani, 1989. Arrhythmogenic myocardiopathy of the left ventricle: Dynamic ECG. Morphologic data and age of the patient in the prediction of the onset of arrhythmic events. Minerva Cardioangiol., 38: 3-9.
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  21. Martini, B., G.F. Buja, L. Bassan, P. Rizzardo, B. Canciani and A. Nava, 1989. Incidence of conduction disorders in patients who underwent surgery for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Minerva Cardioangiol., 37: 87-90.
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  22. Martini, B., C. Villanova, G. Scattolin, F. Grasso and G. Mobilia et al., 1989. Cardiac echinococcosis. Description of a case with cysts localized in the free wall of the left ventricle. Minerva Cardioangiol., 37: 205-208.
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  23. Martini, B., A. Nava, G. Thiene, G.F. Buja and B. Canciani et al., 1989. Ventricular fibrillation without apparent heart disease: Description of six cases. Am. Heart J., 118: 1203-1209.
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  24. Buja, G.F., A. Nava, B. Martini, B. Canciani and G. Thiene, 1989. Right ventricular dysplasia: A familial cardiomyopathy? Eur. Heart J., 10: 13-15.
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  25. Buja, G., M. Miorelli, B. Martini, A. Folino, B. Canciani and A. Nava, 1989. Disorders of rhythm and conduction in the transplanted human heart. Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia, 19: 1161-1164.
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  26. Buja, G., A.F. Folino, M. Bittante, B. Canclani and B. Martini et al., 1989. Asystole with syncope secondary to hyperventilation in three young athletes. Pacing Clin. Electrophysiol., 12: 406-412.
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  27. Bellotto, F., S. Valente, G.F. Buja, B. Martini and G. Scattolin et al., 1989. Unexpected sudden death during acute myocardial infarction: Role of primary electromechanical dissociation. Int. J. Cardiol., 24: 77-81.
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  28. Nava, A., G. Thiene, B. Canciani, R. Scognamiglio and L. Daliento et al., 1988. Familial occurrence of right ventricular dysplasia: A study involving nine families. J. Am. College Cardiol., 12: 1222-1228.
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  29. Nava, A., B. Martini, G. Thiene, G.F. Buja and B. Canciani et al., 1988. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. Study of a selected population. Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia, 18: 2-9.
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  30. Nava, A., B. Canciani, L. Daliento, G. Miraglia and G. Buja et al., 1988. Juvenile sudden death and effort ventricular tachycardias in a family with right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Int. J. Cardiol., 21: 111-123.
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  31. Nava, A., B. Canciani, G. Buja, B. Martini, L. Daliento, R. Scognamiglio and G. Thiene, 1988. Electrovectorcardiographic study of negative T waves on precordial leads in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia: Relationship with right ventricular volumes. J. Electrocardiol., 21: 239-245.
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  32. Martini, B., L. Bassan, M. Resta, G.F. Buja, F. Canciani, F. Maddalena and A. Nava, 1988. Restoration of sinus rhythm by lidocaine in a case of atrial fibrillation with high ventricular response in a patient with Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome. Giornale di Clinica Medica, 69: 43-45.
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  33. Martini, B., A. Nava, G. Thiene, G.F. Buja and G. Miraglia et al., 1988. Accelerated idioventricular rhythm of infundibular origin in patients with a concealed form of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. Br. Heart J., 59: 564-571.
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  34. Martini, B., A. Nava, G. Thiene, G.F. Buja and B. Canciani et al., 1988. Accelerated idioventricular rhythm of infundibular origin in patients with a concealed form of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. Heart, 59: 564-571.
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  35. Martini, B., A. Nava and G.F. Buja, 1988. Complex arrhythmias in a patient with predominantly right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Int. J. Cardiol., 19: 268-271.
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  36. Buja, G., B. Martini and A. Nava, 1988. Two simultaneous right ventricular tachycardias in a case of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. Heart, 59: 717-720.
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  37. Buja, G., A. Folino, B. Martini, B. Canciani and C. Egloff et al., 1988. Termination of idiopathic ventricular tachycardia with QRS morphology of right bundle branch block and anterior fascicular hemiblock (fascicular tachycardia) by vagal maneuvers. Presentation of 4 cases. Giornale Italiano Di Cardiologia, 18: 560-566.
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  38. Rizzardo, P., B. Martini, G. Maraglino, G.F. Buja and M. Berdin et al., 1987. Dysfunction of the sinus node in a young subject without other cardiopathy. Minerva Cardioangiol., 35: 637-639.
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  39. Martini, B., G.F. Buja, B. Canciani, F. Maddalena and A. Nava, 1987. Atrial desynchronization induced by Valsalva's maneuver in a patient with reciprocating supraventricular tachycardia and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia, 17: 830-833.
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  40. Nava, A., B. Canciani, R. Scognamiglio, G.F. Buja and L. Daliento et al., 1986. Tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation in the arrhythmogenic right ventricle (arrhythmogenic dysplasia of the right ventricle). Clinical and electrocardiographic spectrum. Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia, 16: 741-749.
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  41. Martini, B., B. Canciani, G.F. Buja, F. Bellotto, F. Maddalena and A. Nava, 1986. Vectorcardiographic analysis of late potentials. Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia, 16: 565-572.
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  42. Battaglia, T., F. Paparo, A. Fumarulo, A. Attana and V. Ciconte et al., 1983. [Supraventricular tachycardia in children]. Minerva Med., 74: 2887-2891.
  43. Battaglia, T., A. Attana, A. Fumarulo, F. Paparo, M. Primerano and B. Martini, 1982. Atrial fibrillation and flutter in children. Minerva Med., 73: 855-858.
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  44. Miraglia, G., B. Martini, C. Egloff, D. Casarotto, R. Chioin and S.D. Volta, 1981. Isthmic coarctation of the aorta. Median term results of the surgical operation. Minerva Cardioangiologica, 29: 541-547.
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  45. Permutti, B., G. Scattolin, P. Stritoni, G. Battaglia and M. Camponeschi et al., 1979. Intact coronary vessels with a left ventricular aneurysm of probable traumatic origin in a 20-year-old man. Bollettino della Societa Italiana di Cardiologia, 25: 817-828.
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