• An alternate solution for the treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms: the wrapping technique 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Karangelis, D.; Baddour, A. J.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Liouras, V. T.; Papadopoulos, D.; Stamoulis, K.; Lampoura, S. S.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2010)
      Background: The aortic Dacron wrapping technique is a surgical technique used under certain circumstances in cases of ascending aorta dilatation. Herein, we are presenting our experience on the method performed on multimorbid ...
    • Classic and non-classic forms of mitral valve prolapse 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Karantzis, I.; Tsolaki, F.; Stylianakis, G. E.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2012)
      Objective: To investigate the significance of the established distinction between classic and non-classic forms of mitral valve prolapsed (MVP). Methods: We included in this prospective study all patients examined in our ...
    • Dabigatran: The anticoagulant we have long expected? 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Karangelis, D.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2010)
      Many researchers have until now united their efforts in the endeavor to discover new anticoagulants, which would be simpler to use and safer to administer, so that patients would avoid both thromboembolic events as well ...
    • Double auricles of the right atrium: a unique anatomic deformity 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Karangelis, D.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Papadopoulos, D.; Koufakis, T.; Karantzis, I.; Lampoura, S. S.; Chlapoutakis, S.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2011)
      Background: Anatomic deviations, especially those detected during the course of an operation, are medically intriguing, as they raise concerns about their clinical significance and putative complications. Case presentation: ...
    • Effect of Ranolazine in Preventing Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Revascularization Surgery 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Aidonidis, I.; Daskalopoulou, S. S.; Simopoulos, V.; Liouras, V.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Parisis, C.; Papageorgiou, K.; Skoularingis, I.; Triposkiadis, F.; Molyvdas, P. A.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2013)
      Background/Objective: Ranolazine is a new anti-ischemic agent approved for chronic angina with additional electrophysiologic properties. The purpose of the present trial was to investigate its effect in preventing postoperative ...
    • How many lobes do you see? 

      Karangelis, D.; Tagarakis, G. I.; Chlapoutakis, S.; Papadopoulos, D.; Roubelakis, A.; Hevas, A.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Tsantsaridou, A.; Lampoura, S.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2011)
      Accessory fissures represent a variation of the normal lung anatomy. Incomplete development or even the absence of the major or minor fissures can lead to confusion in distinguishing adjacent lobes. This report aims to ...
    • Poland's syndrome and recurrent pneumothorax: is there a connection? 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Karangelis, D.; Tsantsaridou, A.; Tsolaki, F.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Hevas, A.; Kyriakaki, K.; Stamoulis, K.; Lampoura, S.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2011)
      Aim. To investigate the possible connection of Poland's syndrome with the presence of lung bullae and, thus, with an increased risk for recurrent pneumothorax. Patients-methods. Two male patients, aged 19 and 21 years ...
    • Ranolazine Enhances the Antiarrhythmic Activity of Amiodarone by Accelerating Conversion of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery 

      Simopoulos, V.; Tagarakis, G. I.; Daskalopoulou, S. S.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Lenos, A.; Chryssagis, K.; Skoularingis, I.; Molyvdas, P. A.; Tsilimingas, N. B.; Aidonidis, I. (2014)
      Ranolazine is a relatively novel antiischemic/antianginal compound with antiarrhythmic properties. We investigated its ability to shorten the time to conversion of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) when added to ...
    • Synchronous occurrence of a solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura and a gastric adenocarcinoma 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Karangelis, D.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Hevas, A.; Koukoulis, G.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2010)
    • Why are heart operations postponed? 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Karangelis, D.; Voucharas, C.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Koufakis, T.; Mouzaki, M.; Lampoura, S.; Papadopoulos, D.; Sataitidis, I.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2011)
      Aim: To investigate the reasons that lead to postponement of cardiac operations, in order to elucidate the problem and help patients through modes of prevention. Methods-Design: We retrospectively included in the study all ...
    • Why are thoracic operations postponed? 

      Tagarakis, G. I.; Voucharas, C.; Simopoulos, V.; Karangelis, D.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Parisis, C.; Tsantilas, A.; Sataitidis, I.; Lampoura, S.; Vretzakis, G.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2012)
      Aim: To investigate and present the reasons that cause the postponement of thoracic surgical operations. Methods: We retrospectively included in the study all patients submitted to elective thoracic surgery in our department ...