New models for patient safety
New models for patient safety
Dear friends of AICARM,
in this second issue of 2025 of AICARM NEWS we tell the story of a growing Association that strengthens its presence in the territory through concrete initiatives. The beating heart remains the commitment of the volunteers, who with the listening service offer fundamental support to patients and their families. The periodic appointment with the webinars sees an increasingly wider participation, while the “Comunità Cardioprotetta” project expands with the aim of creating a widespread network for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. For this reason, AICARM aims to build increasingly stronger synergies with institutions, schools and associations in the territory.
Towards the “Cardioprotected Community”
Towards the “Cardioprotected Community”
AICARM has launched the project “Comunità Cardioprotetta” with the aim of experimenting, evaluating and spreading a model of organization of cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a territorial scale. Five pilot areas have been identified with the involvement of local institutions that will then manage and expand them. The experimentation is divided into various phases: the choice of places for the installation of the AEDs, training for the people who work in those places, the gradual extension of the model to schools, parishes, sports associations and other local entities. If the results are positive, the project will be proposed on a larger scale.
“Listening Hearts” ever closer to patients
“Listening Hearts” ever closer to patients
Offering listening, relief and information, this is the mission of the service “Cuori in ascolto” created three years ago that has exceeded 300 requests satisfied and is enhancing the IT tools. Paola Baldassarri, one of the AICARM volunteers who manage it, highlights the importance of the human relationship in a situation of fragility on the part of those who ask for help. “Knowing that, even just for a moment, someone feels less alone thanks to our help is the most gratifying thing,” she says.
Wearable Devices: The Era of Personalized Care
Wearable Devices: The Era of Personalized Care
Wearable digital health technologies, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers and specialized medical devices, are revolutionizing healthcare. They enable real-time monitoring of important parameters for the heart, diabetes and epilepsy control. There are many advantages, thanks to early detection and the possibility of personalized care. The disadvantages include data management and protection and the possibility of false alarms. There is a need for improved accessibility, establishing standards and, above all, solid training for patients and doctors.
Sports and Cardiomyopathy, the new webinar season begins
The meeting with Professor Flavio D'Ascenzi of the University of Siena (Watch the recording) has opened the 2025 season of AICARM webinars that are increasingly attracting attention and participation, since patients are the protagonists and can interact through questions. For this reason, the appointments will now be held monthly. The next event, at the end of February, will be the Webinar on Dilated Cardiomyopathy, with Professor Gianfranco Sinagra from Trieste.
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In Milan on February 22nd III Training Course for Patients Experts in Hereditary Myocardial Diseases
AICARM, in collaboration with the Istituto Auxologico Italiano, is promoting a training event aimed at patients with cardiomyopathy and their families. During the day, specialists in the sector will address crucial aspects of the pathology, from genetic diagnosis to the most innovative therapies, offering practical advice for daily management. Psychological support, physical activity and the implications of the disease during pregnancy will also be discussed, with the aim of improving the quality of life of patients and raising awareness of prevention. The course will be held at the San Luca Hospital, Piazzale Brescia 20, Milan
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Milan, CPR training course for high schools
The training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for high school students in Milan promoted by AICARM, in collaboration with the Auxologico Institute of Milan and Fapy srl, continues. The initiative, which takes place in the 2024/2025 school year, follows the guidelines of the Italian Resuscitation Council and includes theoretical lessons on the recognition of cardiac arrest, as well as practical exercises on cardiac massage and the use of the defibrillator (AED). At the end, participants receive a certificate valid for training credits.
Can't find Ritmodan retard 250mg?
The Ritmodan Retard 250 mg package is difficult to find in pharmacies in many Italian regions. This shortage currently seems limited until March 31.
However, the Ritmodan 100mg package is still available.
To replace the Retard form with the 100mg one, you should contact your cardiologist or doctor. Only they can evaluate and prescribe the replacement of Ritmodan Retard 250mg with Ritmodan 100mg.
Caution, do not change the dosage yourself
Save the Date – Expert Patient Course at Monaldi in Naples –
April 12, 2025
AICARM organizes in collaboration with the Monaldi Hospital of Naples the first training course for Expert Patients in hereditary myocardial diseases.
An initiative that strengthens the support network for patients in Southern Italy.
Details and registration coming soon.
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