Dr. Giampaolo Pasquetto

Specialist in Cardiology

From October 1987 to December 1988 internal student at the Medical Pathology IIIa of Padua directed by prof. C. Scandellari;
to January 1989 internal student and from November 1990 attending doctor at the Cardiology of Padua directed by prof. S. Dalla Volta;
– from November 1991 to October 1995 I followed the Specialization course in Cardiology (University of Padua, First School directed by Prof. S. Dalla Volta), according to the new Regulation of Specialty Schools (Legislative Decree 257/91), foreseen in full time.
– from March 1995 to June 1995 I spent a medical-scientific stay at the Thorax Center of the Erasmus University of Rotterdam (directed by prof. JRTC Roelandt), mainly attending the Hemodynamics and Intracoronary Imaging laboratory directed by prof. P.W. Serruys.
– in January-February 1996 I carried out substitutions for outpatient cardiology specialists at the ULSS 16 in Padua.
– from 04.03.96 to 31.05.1999 1st level Medical Director (former co-responsible hospital assistant) at the Cardiology Division of ULSS 5 – Arzignano (VI). Hemodynamics activity carried out in agreement at the Hemodynamics Laboratory of Cittadella (PD).
– from 01.06.1999 to 30.04.2011 Level 1 Medical Director c/o Cardiology of the ULSS 13 of MIRANO (VE), with the role of Head of the Simple Operational Unit of Cardiovascular Intensive Care and Deputy of the Director of the U.O.C. of Cardiology Dr. B. Reimers. He was part of the team of the Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology laboratory, carrying out on-call service for primary angioplasty.
– From 01.05.2011 to date, Level 1 Medical Director at the Cardiology department of ULSS 17 of ESTE where he holds the role of Head of the Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology Laboratory.

Scientific High School Diploma: obtained in 1983 at the Liceo Scientifico “E.
Curiel” of Padua.
Degree in Medicine and Surgery: obtained at the University of Padua on 09.11.1990, discussing with prof. S.Dalla Volta thesis: “The hemodynamic actions of oral Nisoldipine”.
Qualification to practice the profession of Doctor-Surgeon: obtained in the second session of 1990 at the University of Padua.
Registration in the Register of the Order of Doctors and Surgeons of the province of Padua since 01.28.1991.
Specialization in Cardiology: obtained at the Specialization School of Cardiology of the University of Padua, directed by Prof. S. Dalla Volta, on 11.23.1995. Thesis title: “Coronary stenting: comparison of results in patients with stable and unstable angina”.

1. Razzolini R, Pasquetto G, Ostan P, ZennaroM. Diastolic dysfunction in heart disease
valves. The Rational Bases of Therapy Vol. XXIII-N. 2-1993

2. Cardaioli P, Zennaro M, RamondoA, Isabella G, Razzolini R, Marchiori MC, Campisi F, Pasquetto G, Chioin R. Regression of pulmonary hypertension in mitral stenosis: echo-dynamic study in patients undergoing balloon mitral valvuloplasty. Italian Journal of Cardiology 1994; 24:381-389.

3. Isabella G, Ramondo A, Cardaioli P, Reimers B, Pasquetto G, Carasi M, Razzolini R, Chioin R. Rotational atherectomy and PTCA in complex coronary lesions (B2 and C): immediate and long-term results. Italian Journal of Cardiology 1995; 25:1127-1138.

4. Pasquetto G, Di Mario C, Bianchi A, Birgelen C, Reimers B, Gil R, Serruys PW. Ultrasound guided treatment of acute coronary stent thrombosis: a case report. American Heart Journal 1996; 132:1081-84.

5. Reimers B, Di Mario C, Pasquetto G, Von Birgelen C, Gil R, Van Den Brand M, Van Der Giessen W, Foley D, Serruys PW. Long-term restenosis after multiple stent implantation: A quantitative angiographic study. Journal of Interventional Cardiology 1997; 10:4: 287-293.

6. Perrone C, Pasquetto G, Boschello M, Dovigo P, Marchiori MC, Galassi A, De Dominicis E. Heart rupture in acute myocardial infarction: advantages of the use of M-2D color Doppler echocardiography in treatment units coronary intensive care. Italian Journal of Cardiology 1999, 29: 662-668.

7. De Nardis R, Pasquetto G, Cera A, De Dominicis E. Supravalvular aortic stenosis. Description of three cases. Ital Heart J Suppl 2001; 2 (3): 307-311.

8. Saccà S, Reimers B, Pasquetto G, Cernetti C, Napodano M, Dell’Olivo I, Pascotto P. Endovascular treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with percutaneous technique. Hemodynamics.2001. 25;11-15.

9. Angelini A, Reimers B, Della Barbera M, Saccà S, Pasquetto G, Cernetti C, Valente M, Pascotto P, Thiene G. Cerebral protection during carotid artery stenting: collection and histopathological analysis of embolized debris. Stroke 2002;33:456-61.

10. Pellizzari N, Reimers B, Saccà S, Pasquetto G, Cernetti C, Napodano M, Calò M, Michielon P, Pascotto P. Percutaneous endovascular stent-graft placement for the treatment of acute rupture of an aneurysm of the thoracic aorta. Ital Heart J. 2002;3:427-30.

11. Napodano M, Pasquetto G, Saccà S, Cernetti C, Scarabeo V, Pascotto P, Reimers B. Intracoronary thrombectomy improves myocardial reperfusion in patients undergoing direct angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003;42:1394-1402.

12. Pasquetto G, Reimers B, Favero L, Saccà S, Cernetti C, Napodano, Piccolo P, Pascotto P. Distal filter protection during percutaneous coronary intervention in native coronary arteries and saphenous vein grafts in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Ital Heart J. 2003;4:614-9.

13. Cernetti C, Reimers B, Picciolo A, Sacca S, Pasquetto G, Piccolo P, Favero L, Bonanome A, Dell’Olivo I, Pascotto P. Carotid artery stenting with cerebral protection in 100 consecutive patients: immediate and two-year follow-up results. Ital Heart J. 2003;4:695-700.

14. Favero L, Pasquetto G, Saccà S, Cernetti C, Reimers B. Percutaneous intervention in Aorto-Coronary Venous Bypasses Haemodynamics 2003;35:9-18.

15. Reimers B, Piccolo P, Favero L, Pasquetto G, Cernetti C, Saccà S. Current techniques of carotid artery stenting. Endovascular Today. 2004;3(8); 42-52.

16. Favero L, Pasquetto G, Cernetti C, Saccà S, Reimers B. High-tech primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Ital Heart J. 2005 Jun;6(6):465-74.

17. Reimers B, Favero L, Pasquetto G, Cernetti C, Saccà S. Procedural and long-term outcomes of carotid artery stenting. Cardiology International. 2005;6(2):55-8.

18. Olivari Z, Di Pede F, Schievano E, Brocco S, Ramondo A, La Vecchia L, Giujusa T, Zuin G, Neri R, Pasquetto G, Iavernaro A, Rossi L, Corbara F. Hospital epidemiology of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and feasibility of primary percutaneous coronary intervention in an interhospital network: data from a multicenter, prospective and observational study VENERE (VENEto acute myocardial infarction Registry). Ital Heart J. 2005 Nov;6 Suppl 6:57S-64S.

19. Bossi I, Piccaluga E, Scatturin M, Corvaja N, Pasquetto G, Steffanon L, Oberhollenzer R, Colombo P, Bolognese L, Savonitto S. Percutaneous coronary interventions in elderly patients: clinical indications and adjunctive medical treatment. The Italian Drug Evaluation in Angioplasty (IDEA) study. G Ital Cardiol 2006 Feb;7(2):136-44.

20. Valgimigli M, Bolognese L, Anselmi M, Campo G, Rodriguez AE, de Cesare N, Cohen DJ, Sheiban I, Colangelo S, Pasquetto G, Hamon M, Vranckx P, Ferrario M, Prati F, Agostoni P, Malagutti P , Arcozzi C, Parrinello G, Vassanelli C, Ferrari R, Percoco G. Two-by-two factorial comparison of high-bolus-dose Tirofiban followed by standard infusion versus abciximab and sirolimus-eluting versus bare-metal stent implantation in patients with acute myocardial infarction: design and rationale for the MULTI-STRATEGY trial. Am Heart J. 2007 Jul;154(1):39-45.

21. Nikas D, Reimers B, Elisabetta M, Saccà S, Cernetti C, Pasquetto G, Favero L, Fattorello C, Pascotto P. Percutaneous interventions in patients with acute ischemic stroke related to obstructive atherosclerotic disease or dissection of the extracranial carotid artery. J Endovasc Ther. 2007;14:279-88.

22. Valgimigli M, Campo G, Percoco G, Bolognese L, Vassanelli C, Colangelo S, de Cesare N, Rodriguez AE, Ferrario M, Moreno R, Piva T, Sheiban I, Pasquetto G, Prati F, Nazzaro MS, Parrinello G , Ferrari R. Comparison of Angioplasty With Infusion of Tirofiban or Abciximab and With Implantation of Sirolimus-Eluting or Uncoated Stents for Acute Myocardial Infarction. The MULTISTRATEGY Randomized Trial. JAMA 2008; 299:E1-E12.

23. Sarto P, Merlo L, Pasquetto G, Zanco P, Pascotto P, Noventa D, Reimers B. Competitive sport after coronary angioplasty: suggested eligibility criteria for moderate-high intensity sport. J Cardiovasc Med 2008; 9:631-635.

24. Favero L, Saccà S, Cernetti C, Pasquetto G, Nikas D, Reimers B. Superselective embolization of renal hemorrhage occurring after percutaneous coronary intervention. Cardiovascalur Revascularization Medicine 2009; 10:62-65.

25. Nikas D, Reimers B, Elisabetta M, Saccà S, Cernetti C, Pasquetto G, Favero L, Fatterello C, Pascotto P. Acute stroke management in the carotid angioplasty era: the Mirano Public Hospital experience. Cardiology International, Autumn 2008, 76-82.

26. Favero L, Penzo C, Nikas D, Pacchioni A, Pasquetto G, Saccà S, Reimers B. Cardiac and extracardiac complications during CTO interventions: prevention and management. Interv. Cardiol. 2010; 2(3): 1-13.

27. Casella G, Cassin M, Chiarella F, Chinaglia A, et al on behalf of the BLITZ-3 Investigators (Pasquetto G). Epidemiology and patterns of care of patients admitted to Italian Intensive Care units: the BLITZ-3 Registry. Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine 2010; 11:450-461.