Francesca De Cecco

Francesca De Cecco

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 November 2023 in Medicina
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Daniele MonzaniDaniele Monzani
Daniele Monzani
CLCarlotta Liberale
Carlotta Liberale
ESErika Segato
Erika Segato
FFrancesca De Cecco
Francesca De Cecco
VAValerio Arietti
Valerio Arietti
Riccardo NociniRiccardo Nocini
Riccardo Nocini
Fibrinogen and homocysteine (HCY) are molecules known to play a role in vascular homeostasis, and their blood levels are often elevated in patients with metabolic syndrome. Recent evidence suggests that sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) may have a vascular origin. This has led many authors to advocate that fibrinogen, homocysteine, and metabolic syndrome (MetS) may play a direct role in SSHL. The aim of this brief review is to examine the role and influence of these molecules and MetS on the mechanisms of SSHL. Elevated fibrinogen levels have been associated with a worse prognosis in SSHL, possibly due to increased blood viscosity and decreased blood flow. Similarly, HCY has been associated with vascular damage, particularly in hyperhomocysteinemia, although the exact association with SSHL remains controversial. MetS has been demonstrated to function both as a causative factor and as a contributor to poorer recovery in cases of SSHL. However, although some studies suggest a possible role for these biomarkers and MetS in the prognosis and treatment of SSHL, specific therapeutic and preventive strategies based solely on these factors have yet to be developed. Given their potential role in prognosis and treatment and the global epidemic of metabolic syndrome, this issue needs to be analyzed comprehensively. Thus, further quality studies need to be conducted, even though it is difficult to determine the actual impact of MetS on the development of SSHL, as it is a multifactorial disease affecting multiple organs.

22 November 2023 in European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases
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VDV. Dallari
V. Dallari
CLC. Liberale
C. Liberale
FFrancesca De Cecco
Francesca De Cecco
DMD. Monzani
D. Monzani