1. Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
2. Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy
3. Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche 2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
4. Division of Cardiology, University Hospital Paolo Giaccone, Via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo, Italy
5. Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario di Germaneto, V.le Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
6. Cardiology Section, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, Spedali Civili Hospital and University of Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy
7. Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
8. Interdepartmental Center of Clinical and Translational Sciences (CIRCET), Federico II University, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
9. Interdepartmental Hypertension Research Center (CIRIAPA), Federico II University, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
10. Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), Federico II University, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
11. Cardiovascular Diseases Unit, Cardio-thoracic and Vascular Department Le Scotte Hospital, University of Siena, Strada delle Scotte 14, 53100 Siena, Italy