Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Tagarakis, G. I."
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An alternate solution for the treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms: the wrapping technique
(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
(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 ... -
Classification and treatment of pneumothorax
(2013)Pneumothorax (from the greek words: πνευμο=air, θώραξ=thorax), the abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity consists one of the most intriguing problems in the everyday practice of medicine. This is the case for three ... -
Dabigatran: The anticoagulant we have long expected?
(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 ... -
Dopexamine after heart surgery: An uncommonly used, though useful inotropic agent
(2010)A great variety of inotropic agents with different effects on peripheral vascular resistance have been employed in the endeavor to treat heart failure after cardiac surgery. Epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine and ... -
Double auricles of the right atrium: a unique anatomic deformity
(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
(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 ... -
Heparin-coated extracorporeal circulation systems in heart surgery
(2009)Despite the progress accomplished in the field of off-pump heart surgery, the vast majority of cardiac operations are still performed with the use of extracorporeal circulation, otherwise known as "heart-lung machine." ... -
How many lobes do you see?
(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 ... -
Intrapleural instillation of autologous blood for persistent air leak in spontaneous pneumothoraxis it as effective as it is safe?
(2010)Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of autologous blood pleurodesis in the management of persistent air leak in spontaneous pneumothorax. Patients and methods: A number of 15 patients (10 ... -
Monitoring serum chondroitin sulfate levels in patients submitted to coronary artery bypass surgery
(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 ... -
Poland's syndrome and recurrent pneumothorax: is there a connection?
(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
(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 ... -
The role of SOAT-1 polymorphisms in cognitive decline and delirium after bypass heart surgery
(2007)Background Cognitive decline (CD) and delirium (PD) are commonly observed complications after bypass heart surgery. In this study we aimed to investigate whether certain genetic factors (alleles of the SOAT-1 gene) play a ... -
Thoracic injuries resulting from intimate partner violence
(2011)Intimate partner violence affects individuals in every part of the world regardless of financial status, age, race, religion, nationality and educational background. Women are often the victims of assault by their partners ... -
Ticagrelor and prasugrel: Two novel, most-promising antiplatelet agents
(2010)The need for safe and effective antiplatelet agents motivates scientists towards a non-ceasing research which has through the past few years provided patients suffering from coronary artery disease, submitted or not to ...