A5061117882- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Neurological and metabolic disorders
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
424 General Military Hospital
2019-2024
AHEPA University Hospital
2014-2020
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2014-2020
Institute of Cardiology
2019
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2019
Montefiore Medical Center
2019
Hippocration General Hospital
2017
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
2017
Background/Objectives: Radial artery occlusion (RAO) is the most common complication of transradial coronary catheterization. In this study, we aimed to evaluate incidence RAO and identify risk factors that predispose patients it. Methods: We conducted an investigator-initiated, prospective, multicenter, open-label study involving 1357 who underwent cardiac catheterization via route for angiography and/or a percutaneous intervention (PCI). Univariate multivariate logistic regression analyses...
In the past decade, Transradial Approach (TRA) has constantly gained ground among interventional cardiologists. TRA's anatomical advantages, in addition to patients' acceptance and financial benefits, due rapid patient mobilization shorter hospital stay, made it default approach most catheterization laboratories. Access-site complications of TRA are rare usually little clinical impact, thus, they often overlooked underdiagnosed. Radial Artery Occlusion (RAO) is common, followed by radial...
We examined trans-radial approach (TRA) use in coronary angiographies (CAs) as well percutaneous interventions (PCIs) specific regions of Greece, its distribution public and private catheterization laboratories (CLs) preference by operators. Reliable data regarding the TRA are not available Greece. The study was performed northern central which constitutes 35.32% national population. This focused on years 2004, 2009 2013. There 12 CLs. CAs using were 0.43% 12.28% 39.81% 2013, whereas PCIs...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of cardiovascular death in octogenarians. This group patients represents nearly a fifth all treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) real-world practice. Octogenarians have multiple risk factors for CAD and often greater myocardial ischemia than younger counterparts, potential an increased benefit from revascularization. Despite this, octogenarians are routinely under- -treated belittled clinical trials. Age does make...
The Symplicity-HTN 3 trial failed to show significant difference in blood pressure (BP) lowering between patients undergoing catheter-based renal denervation (RDN) and the sham-procedure arm of study. However, there is still optimism about role RDN treatment resistant hypertension, because identification with increased sympathetic activity thus being good responders, improvements procedure new technology catheters are all expected lead better results. We present our initial experience for...
Objective: The efficacy of catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation (RDN) in terms blood pressure (BP) reduction has been questioned, while “real-world” data from registries are needed. In the present study we report complete set 12 month on office and ambulatory BP changes as well predictors for response to RDN a national registry. Design method: 4 Greek hospital centers 79 patients with severe drug resistant hypertension (age: 59 ± 10 years, 53 males, body mass index: 33 5 kg/m2,...
High-frequency muscle tremor can mimic atrial flutter. Unnecessary therapies and aggressive interventions may have devastating consequences in these cases. We present a case of patient with global pseudo-atrial flutter waves the setting essential strictly confined to arms. Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (2D TTE) was used discriminate normal sinus rhythm from waves.
A male patient with a history of immobilization due to motor weakness, was transferred our emergency department after syncope during physiotherapy, recorded hypotension. Transthoracic echocardiography showed severe dilatation the right ventricle (RV), apex hypercontractility and almost akinetic RV free wall. The above findings, in addition unexpected visualization large, free-floating, atrial thrombus, rare finding associated high mortality, readily confirmed clinical suspicion acute...