Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Triposkiadis, F."
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Effectiveness of aldosterone antagonists for preventing atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery in patients with systolic heart failure: a retrospective study
Simopoulos, V.; Tagarakis, G.; Hatziefthimiou, A.; Skoularigis, I.; Triposkiadis, F.; Trantou, V.; Tsilimingas, N.; Aidonidis, I. (2015)Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common arrhythmia after cardiac surgery. There exist consistent experimental and clinical data suggesting that aldosterone antagonists (AAs) may exert beneficial effects ... -
The effects of cigarette smoking on the heterogeneity of ventricular repolarization
Dilaveris, P.; Pantazis, A.; Gialafos, E.; Triposkiadis, F.; Gialafos, J. (2001) -
Epidemiology and importance of renal dysfunction in heart failure patients
Giamouzis, G.; Kalogeropoulos, A. P.; Butler, J.; Karayannis, G.; Georgiopoulou, V. V.; Skoularigis, J.; Triposkiadis, F. (2013)Renal dysfunction (RD) is a frequent comorbid condition and a major determinant of outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). It is likely that the etiology of RD in patients with HF is much more complex than we first ... -
Evaluating the role of Mediterranean diet and eating behaviors on the likelihood of having a non-fatal acute coronary syndrome, under the context of stress perception: a case-control study
Katsarou, A.; Triposkiadis, F.; Skoularigis, J.; Papageorgiou, C.; Panagiotakos, D. B. (2014)BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Mediterranean diet and perceived stress have long been associated with the likelihood of having an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the Mediterranean diet ... -
Evaluating the role of perceived stress on the likelihood of having a non - Fatal acute coronary syndrome: A case-control study
Katsarou, A.; Triposkiadis, F.; Skoularigis, J.; Griva, E.; Neroutsos, G.; Karayannis, G.; Papageorgiou, C.; Panagiotakos, D. (2014)Objectives: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the independent role of perceived stress, measured by the PSS-14, on the likelihood of having acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods: This is a case-control study ... -
Experimental Cardiac Hypertrophy Induced by Oral Administration of Mineralocorticoid and Saline in Rats
Voucharas, C.; Tagarakis, G.; Lazou, A.; Triposkiadis, F.; Tsilimingas, N. (2012)We suggest a new, easily applicable way of myocardial hypertrophy induction in rats. Forty randomized age-matched male Wistar rats were divided into 2 groups of 20 each: a control group and an orally administered ... -
Glycosaminoglycans as Key Molecules in Atherosclerosis: The Role of Versican and Hyaluronan
Karangelis, D. E.; Kanakis, I.; Asimakopoulou, A. P.; Karousou, E.; Passi, A.; Theocharis, A. D.; Triposkiadis, F.; Tsilimingas, N. B.; Karamanos, N. K. (2010)Cardiovascular disease is the largest cause of death in Western societies and it primarily results from atherosclerosis of large and medium-sized vessels. Atherosclerosis leads to myocardial infarction, when it occurs in ... -
Hospitalization Epidemic in Patients With Heart Failure: Risk Factors, Risk Prediction, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Directions
Giamouzis, G.; Kalogeropoulos, A.; Georgiopoulou, V.; Laskar, S.; Smith, A. L.; Dunbar, S.; Triposkiadis, F.; Butler, J. (2011)Patients with heart failure (HF) are hospitalized over a million times annually in the United States. Hospitalization marks a fundamental change in the natural history of HF, leading to frequent subsequent rehospitalizations ... -
Impact of the metabolic syndrome and its components combinations on arterial stiffness in Type 2 diabetic men
Levisianou, D.; Melidonis, A.; Adamopoulou, E.; Skopelitis, E.; Koutsovasilis, A.; Protopsaltis, I.; Zairis, M.; Kougialis, S.; Skoularigis, I.; Koukoulis, G.; Foussas, S.; Triposkiadis, F. (2009)Aim. Arterial stiffness (AS) is a risk marker of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease, yet its association with metabolic syndrome (MS) in diabetic patients is not established. The aim of this study was to investigate ... -
The importance of managing diabetes correctly to prevent heart failure
Triposkiadis, F.; Giamouzis, G.; Butler, J. (2011) -
Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Systemic Sclerosis: The Predictive Role of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide
Giallafos, I.; Triposkiadis, F.; Oikonomou, E.; Giamouzis, G.; Aggeli, K.; Konstantopoulou, P.; Kouranos, V.; Mavrikakis, M.; Giallafos, J.; Stefanadis, C.; Sfikakis, P. P. (2014)Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures. The aim of this study was to prospectively ... -
INCREASED AORTIC STIFFNESS IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK FOR RECURRENT CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE
Adamopoulou, E.; Levisianou, D.; Zairis, M.; Triposkiadis, F.; Melidonis, A.; Foussas, S. (2010) -
The influence of beta-blockade on the hemodynamic effects of levosimendan in elderly (>= 70 years) patients with acutely decompensated systolic heart failure
Kirlidis, T. T.; Skoularigis, J.; Tsaknakis, K. T.; Karayiannis, G.; Tsaknakis, T. K.; Triposkiadis, F. (2009)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of chronic beta-blockade on the hemodynamic parameters in elderly (>= 70 years) patients with acutely decompensated systolic heart failure treated with levosimendan. ... -
The influence of β-blockade on the hemodynamic effects of levosimendan in elderly (≥=70 years) patients with acutely decompensated systolic heart failure
Kirlidis, T. T.; Skoularigis, J.; Tsaknakis, K. T.; Kayayiannis, G.; Tsaknakis, T. K.; Triposkiadis, F. (2009)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of chronic β-blockade on the hemodynamic parameters in elderly (≥70 years) patients with acutely decompensated systolic heart failure treated with levosimendan. ... -
Insulin receptor number in arterial hypertension - Response to treatment with fosinopril or atenolol
Makris, T.; Krespi, P.; Triposkiadis, F.; Votteas, V.; Hatzizaharias, A.; Kyriakidis, M. (1998)Human insulin receptor (hINR) number and its response to medical treatment was evaluated in 14 male controls and 40 male hypertensive patients. Twenty patients treated with fosinopril (10 to 20 mg daily orally) comprised ... -
Left atrial remodelling contributes to the progression of asymptomatic left ventricular systolic dysfunction to chronic symptomatic heart failure
Karayannis, G.; Kitsios, G.; Kotidis, H.; Triposkiadis, F. (2008)Systolic heart failure (HF) is a progressive disorder that often begins with asymptomatic left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction and culminates in symptoms from fluid overload and poor end-organ perfusion. The progression ... -
Left atrial systolic function is depressed in idiopathic and preserved in ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy
Triposkiadis, F.; Moyssakis, I.; Hadjinikolaou, L.; Makris, T.; Zioris, H.; Hatzizaharias, A.; Kyriakidis, M. (1999)Background Left atrial systolic dysfunction, unexplained by altered loading conditions, has been reported in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy suggesting left atrial involvement in the myopathic process. Materials and ... -
Left ventricular mass and mechanics in mild-to-moderate hypertension: Effect of nebivolol versus telmisartan
Fountoulaki, K.; Dimopoulos, V.; Giannakoulis, J.; Zintzaras, E.; Triposkiadis, F. (2005)Background: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of nebivolol and telmisartan on left ventricular mass (LVM) and midwall mechanics in mild-to-moderate hypertension. Methods: A total of 40 patients with ... -
Metformin Use in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus and Heart Failure: Friend or Foe?
Giamouzis, G.; Triposkiadis, F.; Butler, J. (2010) -
Monitoring serum chondroitin sulfate levels in patients submitted to coronary artery bypass surgery
Karangelis, D.; Asimakopoulou, A.; Kanakis, I.; Tagarakis, G. I.; Koufakis, T.; Triposkiadis, F.; Tsilimingas, N.; Karamanos, N. K. (2011)Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are functionally important molecules of the arterial wall and play a crucial role in atherogenesis. Chondroitin sulfate/dermatan sulfate proteoglycans (CS/DSPGs) participate in several biological ...