World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Agostino Virdis

Agostino Virdis

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
85
Citations
26830
World Ranking
14596
National Ranking
563

Overview

Agostino Virdis is affiliated with the University of Pisa in Italy and has contributed extensively to medical research, particularly within the field of Medicine. Their research portfolio encompasses a substantial number of publications addressing various medical subfields, including Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Epidemiology, Nephrology, Pathology and Forensic Medicine, and Physiology.

Their work prominently features topics such as Gout, Hyperuricemia, and Uric Acid; Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment; Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects; Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity; Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors; Frailty in Older Adults; and Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention.

Virdis has been involved in a number of recent papers reflecting diverse aspects of these topics. Notable publications include:

  • JAK inhibition reduces SARS-CoV-2 liver infectivity and modulates inflammatory responses to reduce morbidity and mortality, 2020, Science Advances
  • Impact of epicardial adipose tissue on cardiovascular haemodynamics, metabolic profile, and prognosis in heart failure, 2021, European Journal of Heart Failure
  • Hyperglycemia at Hospital Admission Is Associated With Severity of the Prognosis in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19: The Pisa COVID-19 Study, 2020, Diabetes Care
  • Predictors of hospital-acquired bacterial and fungal superinfections in COVID-19: a prospective observational study, 2020, Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
  • Hyperuricemia and Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes: The Experience of the URRAH (Uric Acid Right for Heart Health) Project, 2020, High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Virdis include:

  • Stefano Masi
  • Alessandro Mengozzi
  • María Lorenza Muiesan
  • Guıdo Grassı
  • Claudio Borghi

Their research outputs are often published in several repeated venues, indicating ongoing contributions to these journals. These include:

  • Journal of Hypertension
  • High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention
  • European Heart Journal
  • Metabolites
  • Hypertension

Virdis's academic work spans major public health concerns such as cardiovascular conditions, metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach within clinical and epidemiological contexts. Their research collaborations and publication record situate them within active networks of experts in cardiovascular and metabolic medicine.

Best Publications

  • Vitamin C Improves Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilation by Restoring Nitric Oxide Activity in Essential Hypertension

    Stefano Taddei;Agostino Virdis;Lorenzo Ghiadoni;Armando Magagna

  • Aging and endothelial function in normotensive subjects and patients with essential hypertension.

    Stefano Taddei;Agostino Virdis;Paola Mattei;Lorenzo Ghiadoni

  • Age-Related Reduction of NO Availability and Oxidative Stress in Humans

    Stefano Taddei;Agostino Virdis;Lorenzo Ghiadoni;Guido Salvetti

  • Vasodilation to acetylcholine in primary and secondary forms of human hypertension.

    Stefano Taddei;Agostino Virdis;P Mattei;Antonio Salvetti

  • Endothelial Dysfunction as a Target for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

    Daniele Versari;Elena Daghini;Agostino Virdis;Lorenzo Ghiadoni

  • Impaired Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilatation in Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Beneficial Effect of Levothyroxine Therapy

    Stefano Taddei;Nadia Caraccio;Agostino Virdis;Angela Dardano

  • Menopause Is Associated With Endothelial Dysfunction in Women

    Stefano Taddei;Agostino Virdis;Lorenzo Ghiadoni;Paola Mattei

  • Physical activity prevents age-related impairment in nitric oxide availability in elderly athletes.

    Stefano Taddei;Fabio Galetta;Agostino Virdis;Lorenzo Ghiadoni

  • Effect of levothyroxine replacement on lipid profile and intima-media thickness in subclinical hypothyroidism: a double-blind, placebo- controlled study.

    Fabio Monzani;Nadia Maria Caraccio;M Kozakowa;Angela Dardano

  • Cigarette smoking and hypertension.

    A. Virdis;C. Giannarelli;M. Fritsch Neves;S. Taddei

  • Structure, endothelial function, cell growth, and inflammation in blood vessels of angiotensin II-infused rats: role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma.

    Quy N. Diep;Mohammed El Mabrouk;Jeffrey S. Cohn;Dierk Endemann

  • Spironolactone Improves Angiotensin-Induced Vascular Changes and Oxidative Stress

    Agostino Virdis;Mario Fritsch Neves;Farhad Amiri;Emilie Viel

  • Defective l-Arginine–Nitric Oxide Pathway in Offspring of Essential Hypertensive Patients

    Stefano Taddei;Agostino Virdis;Paola Mattei;Lorenzo Ghiadoni

  • Hypertension Causes Premature Aging of Endothelial Function in Humans

    Stefano Taddei;Agostino Virdis;Paola Mattei;Lorenzo Ghiadoni

  • The eye and the heart

    Josef Flammer;Katarzyna Konieczka;Rosa M. Bruno;Agostino Virdis

  • Endothelium-Restricted Overexpression of Human Endothelin-1 Causes Vascular Remodeling and Endothelial Dysfunction

    Farhad Amiri;Agostino Virdis;Mario Fritsch Neves;Marc Iglarz

  • Endothelium-dependent contractions and endothelial dysfunction in human hypertension.

    Daniele Versari;Elena Daghini;Agostino Virdis;Lorenzo Ghiadoni

  • A polymorphism in the cyclooxygenase 2 gene as an inherited protective factor against myocardial infarction and stroke.

    Francesco Cipollone;Elena Toniato;Stefano Martinotti;Maria Fazia

  • Endothelial Function and Common Carotid Artery Wall Thickening in Patients With Essential Hypertension

    L. Ghiadoni;S. Taddei;A. Virdis;I. Sudano

  • Role of NAD(P)H oxidase on vascular alterations in angiotensin II-infused mice.

    Agostino Virdis;Mario Fritsch Neves;Farhad Amiri;Rhian M Touyz

Frequent Co-Authors

Stefano Taddei
Stefano Taddei University of Pisa
Lorenzo Ghiadoni
Lorenzo Ghiadoni University of Pisa
Antonio Salvetti
Antonio Salvetti University of Pisa
Massimo Volpe
Massimo Volpe Sapienza University of Rome
Ernesto L. Schiffrin
Ernesto L. Schiffrin McGill University
Claudio Ferri
Claudio Ferri University of L'Aquila
Guido Grassi
Guido Grassi University of Milano-Bicocca
Paolo Palatini
Paolo Palatini University of Padua
Massimo Cirillo
Massimo Cirillo University of Naples Federico II
Gianfranco Parati
Gianfranco Parati University of Milano-Bicocca

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

If you’re exploring alternatives or next steps to studying Medicine in the USA, online nursing and healthcare degrees offer flexible career pathways. Many students start their healthcare careers through online lpn programs to quickly enter the workforce as Licensed Practical Nurses. These programs are often shorter and ideal for those seeking immediate employment.

For registered nurses aiming to advance their qualifications, there are online rn to bsn programs without clinicals, which provide the option to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing without extensive hands-on clinical hours. This makes it easier for working nurses to upskill while on the job.

More advanced students might consider doctoral options. Accelerated dnp programs and easiest dnp program online pathways cater to experienced nurses seeking leadership or teaching roles. These programs often allow for faster completion and flexible study formats.

Choosing the right online healthcare degree depends on your career goals, time commitment, and preferred pace. Reviewing different online options can help find a program that matches your ambitions in the medical field.

Best Scientists Citing Agostino Virdis

Trending Scientists