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A comprehensive international study led by IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan has challenged the effectiveness of acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) in reducing the need for allogeneic blood transfusions during cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass. Published in The New England Journal of Medicine, this multicenter, randomized trial involved 2,010 patients from 32 centers across 11 countries. […]

At Humanitas Cancer Center in Milan, a groundbreaking approach was employed to treat Giulia Tarantino, a 28-year-old actress diagnosed with a rare cardiac sarcoma. In collaboration with Humanitas University’s 3D Innovation Lab, a patient-specific 3D-printed heart model was created to simulate the tumor's mechanical properties, enabling surgeons to plan a complex procedure with precision. […]

MultiMedica is actively participating in CVRISK-IT, Italy’s most extensive national study on cardiovascular disease prevention. Officially launched in January 2025, the project is coordinated by the IRCCS Cardiological Network and funded by the Ministry of Health. It encompasses 17 IRCCS institutions and approximately 30 healthcare facilities across the country, including MultiMedica in Milan. [...]

Two research projects developed at the Centro Cardiologico Monzino have been recognized during the fourth edition of the Seed4Innovation program, promoted by Fondazione UNIMI and the University of Milan. [..]