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Achille C. Pessina

Achille C. Pessina

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
82
Citations
25894
World Ranking
16068
National Ranking
635

Achille C. Pessina publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 520 publications — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Achille C. Pessina D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Achille C. Pessina sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 82 D-Index — 21st percentile

21% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Achille C. Pessina is affiliated with the University of Padua in Italy. Their recent research contributions include publications within the field of hypertension.

The recorded publication by Achille C. Pessina is:

  • In Memoriam: professor Antonio Salvetti (1936-2021), 2021, Journal of Hypertension

Frequent co-authors associated with Achille C. Pessina are:

  • Stefano Taddei
  • Giampaolo Bernini
  • Lorenzo Ghiadoni
  • Agostino Virdis
  • Enrico Agabiti Rosei

The main venue for publication is the Journal of Hypertension.

Best Publications

  • A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism in 1,125 Hypertensive Patients

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Giampaolo Bernini;Chiara Caliumi;Giovambattista Desideri

  • Clinical relevance of nighttime blood pressure and of daytime blood pressure variability.

    Paolo Palatini;Michelangelo Penzo;Antonietta Racioppa;Elisa Zugno

  • Endothelial function and dysfunction. Part II: Association with cardiovascular risk factors and diseases. A statement by the Working Group on Endothelins and Endothelial Factors of the European Society of Hypertension

    Hanspeter Brunner;John R Cockcroft;John E Deanfield;Ann Donald

  • Endothelial function and dysfunction. Part I: Methodological issues for assessment in the different vascular beds: A statement by the working group on endothelin and endothelial factors of the European society of hypertension

    John E Deanfield;Ann Donald;Claudio Ferri;Cristina Giannattasio

  • Renal Damage in Primary Aldosteronism Results of the PAPY Study

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Giampaolo Bernini;Giovambattista Desideri;Bruno Fabris

  • Regression of left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive patients treated with indapamide SR 1.5 mg versus enalapril 20 mg: the LIVE study.

    Philippe Gosse;Desmond John Sheridan;Faiez Zannad;Olivier Dubourg

  • High heart rate: a risk factor for cardiovascular death in elderly men.

    Paolo Palatini;Edoardo Casiglia;Stevo Julius;Achille C. Pessina

  • The Adrenal Vein Sampling International Study (AVIS) for identifying the major subtypes of primary aldosteronism.

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Marlena Barisa;Bruno Allolio;Richard J. Auchus

  • Creatine Kinase System in Failing and Nonfailing Human Myocardium

    Luigino Nascimben;Joanne S. Ingwall;Paolo Pauletto;Jan Friedrich

  • Identification of the Etiology of Primary Aldosteronism with Adrenal Vein Sampling in Patients with Equivocal Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Findings: Results in 104 Consecutive Cases

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Alfredo Sacchetto;Matteo Chiesura-Corona;Renzo De Toni

  • The Verapamil in Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Study (VHAS): Results of long-term randomized treatment with either verapamil or chlorthalidone on carotid intima-media thickness

    Alberto Zanchetti;Enrico Agabiti Rosei;Cesare Dal Palù;Gastone Leonetti

  • Changes in Left Ventricular Anatomy and Function in Hypertension and Primary Aldosteronism

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Alfredo Sacchetto;Pieralberto Visentin;Cristina Canali

  • Long-term Control of Arterial Hypertension and Regression of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy With Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Maurizio Cesari;Cesare Cuspidi;Giuseppe Maiolino

  • Remodeling of the Left Ventricle in Primary Aldosteronism Due to Conn’s Adenoma

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Alfredo Sacchetto;Edoardo Pavan;Paolo Palatini

  • Role of echocardiography and carotid ultrasonography in stratifying risk in patients with essential hypertension: the Assessment of Prognostic Risk Observational Survey.

    Cesare Cuspidi;Ettore Ambrosioni;Giuseppe Mancia;Achille C. Pessina

  • Identification and management of the hypertensive patient with elevated heart rate: statement of a European Society of Hypertension Consensus Meeting.

    Paolo Palatini;Athanase Benetos;Guido Grassi;Stevo Julius

  • Excess aldosterone is associated with alterations of myocardial texture in primary aldosteronism.

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Vitantonio Di Bello;Chiara Ganzaroli;Alfredo Sacchetto

  • Vascular Remodeling and Duration of Hypertension Predict Outcome of Adrenalectomy in Primary Aldosteronism Patients

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Massimo Bolognesi;Damiano Rizzoni;Teresa M. Seccia

  • Interactions between endothelin-1 and the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system

    Gian Paolo Rossi;Alfredo Sacchetto;Maurizio Cesari;Achille C Pessina

  • Target-Organ Damage in Stage I Hypertensive Subjects With White Coat and Sustained Hypertension Results From the HARVEST Study

    P Palatini;P Mormino;M Santonastaso;L Mos

Frequent Co-Authors

Gian Paolo Rossi
Gian Paolo Rossi University of Padua
Paolo Palatini
Paolo Palatini University of Padua
Gastone G. Nussdorfer
Gastone G. Nussdorfer University of Padua
Franco Mantero
Franco Mantero University of Padua
Bruno Trimarco
Bruno Trimarco University of Naples Federico II
Massimo Volpe
Massimo Volpe Sapienza University of Rome
Giuseppe Mancia
Giuseppe Mancia University of Milano-Bicocca
Alberto Zanchetti
Alberto Zanchetti University of Milan
Claudio Ferri
Claudio Ferri University of L'Aquila
Antonio Salvetti
Antonio Salvetti University of Pisa

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