A5059215587- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Hippocration General Hospital
2016-2025
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
2016-2025
Ippokrateio General Hospital of Thessaloniki
2023-2025
Evangelismos Hospital
2019
Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens
2018
Athens Medical Center
2012-2018
Academy of Athens
2016
University of Bolton
2013
Tio University
2012
This comprehensive review explores the incidence, pathophysiology, and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) following percutaneous closure patent foramen ovale (PFO). Although AF is considered a common adverse event post PFO closure, its estimated at <5%, varies based on monitoring methods. The delves into challenging task precisely estimating given subclinical diverse diagnostic approaches. Notably, temporal pattern emerges, with peak incidence around 14th day after subsequent decline...
The purpose of the present study was to provide evidence regarding safety real-time flash-contrast echocardiography combined with dobutamine-atropine stress echo (DASE).The combination perfusion assessment using myocardial contrast (MCE) DASE has shown very promising results for diagnosis coronary artery disease. Concerns have, however, been expressed use echo-contrast agents in echocardiography.5250 individuals (70.8% men, aged 64.6 years (SD 10.6)) were submitted DASE, concurrent MCE a low...
Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy (CCM) is characterized by elevated cardiac output at rest, an inability to further increase contractility under stress, and diastolic dysfunction. The diagnosis of CCM crucial as it can lead complications during liver transplantation. However, its recognition poses challenges with conventional echocardiography techniques. Speckle tracking (STE), particularly global longitudinal strain (GLS), a novel index that enhances the diagnostic efficacy for both ischemic...
Two-dimensional speckle tracking provides valuable information for regional wall motion abnormalities. The purpose of this study was to determine the diagnostic value left ventricular longitudinal strain and torsion diagnose coronary artery disease during dobutamine stress echocardiography.We studied 100 patients (mean age 60.8 ± 10.7 years, 72 male) with known or suspected disease, excluding those prior history transmural infraction. All them underwent echo angiography within one month....
Patients with severe aortic stenosis (AoS) often present acute heart failure and compensation, frequently leading to cardiogenic shock. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) has been recently performed as a bailout treatment in such patients. The aim of our meta-analysis is compare urgent TAVR elective procedures. We systematically screened three databases searching for studies comparing vs TAVR. Primary endpoint the 30-days mortality. Secondary endpoints included in-hospital...
BACKGROUND Cardiovascular diseases and cancer are leading causes of morbidity mortality. Patients with malignancies at increased risk for cardiovascular complications including acute coronary syndromes, chemotherapy or radiation therapy related cardiac metastasis. CASE SUMMARY We present a case 47-year-old female metastatic on immunotherapy presented anterior ST elevation myocardial infarction followed by emergent percutaneous intervention in the left descending artery. Echocardiography...
Abstract Background Right ventricular–pulmonary circulation (RV-PC coupling) serves as an index to evaluate RV function in relation underlying afterload. Although impaired RV-PC coupling has been proposed a predictor of adverse outcomes heart failure (HF) patients with secondary mitral regurgitation (MR), there is limited data available for primary MR and moreover, if sex-related trend. Purpose This study aimed assess at rest during exercise bicycle stress echocardiography asymptomatic...
Abstract Introduction Diastolic dysfunction emerges as the earliest cardiac abnormality in individuals with hemoglobinopathies including sickle cell disease (SCD) and β-thalassemia major (β-ΤΜ). In symptomatic patients hemoglobinopathies, Heart Failure preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) stands out predominant phenotype. Left Atrial Stiffness Index (LASI) has been established a prognostic indicator HFpEF patients. Purpose To investigate potential LASI differences between SCD β-ΤΜ Methods...
Abstract Background Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is typically performed under the guidance of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and fluoroscopy. Intracardiac (ICE) appears to be a potential alternative guide implantation. Purpose We sought perform meta-analysis comparing ICE vs TEE for percutaneous LAAO. Methods A comprehensive literature search was using MEDLINE, Scopus Web Science electronic databases from their inception November 2023 regarding published...
Abstract Background/Introduction There are two types of mitral regurgitation (MR); primary, which is characterized by abnormalities the valve apparatus and secondary or functional, caused left atrioventricular remodeling. The implementation 3D transesophageal echocardiography (3D-TEE) has resulted in precise depiction anatomical characteristics that prompts appropriate treatment. Purpose aim this study to describe among patients with moderate severe primary MR using 3D-TEE. Methods From 2017...
Background: Nickel-containing devices, such as the Amplatzer PFO Occluder and Gore® Cardioform Septal (GSO), are used for transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure. However, impact of nickel hypersensitivity on post-procedural outcomes remains poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate risk adverse events, in patients with undergoing Methods: Our was a prospective, double-blinded, randomized enrolling cryptogenic stroke PFO-related ischemic receive either or GSO device. Nickel...
Background: Chronic liver disease (CLD) and cirrhosis contribute to approximately 2 million deaths annually, with primary causes including alcohol-related (ALD), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic (MASLD), chronic hepatitis B C infections. Among these, MASLD has emerged as a significant global health concern, closely linked disorders leading cause of failure transplantation. Objective: This review aims highlight the interplay between cardiac dysfunction, emphasizing pathophysiology,...
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) with medical treatment results in high 30-day mortality rates, even when the patients present as hemodynamically stable. Catheter-directed emerges a viable first-line therapeutic approach for such (intermediate-high risk PE). The authors describe successful of patient angiographically massive but clinically only intermediate-high PE, using percutaneous transcatheter mechanical thrombectomy, resulting removal an embolus rather unusually long length. patient's...
High normal blood pressure (HNBP) is common in adults worldwide and associated with a greater likelihood of developing hypertension. Thus, identifying those at risk crucial, order to intervene early reduce future cardiovascular risk. This study aims examine the role sympathetic nervous system (SNS), aortic stiffness, (BP) response exercise as predictors for development hypertension individuals HNBP. One hundred HNBP were included study. Baseline anthropometric characteristics, BP levels, an...