Parcourir par auteur "Tsilimingas, N. B."
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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 ... -
Can pulmonary artery hypertension be attributed to levosimendan? A problematic based on a patient's case
Tagarakis, G. I.; Baddour, A. J.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2010) -
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 ... -
Dopexamine after heart surgery: An uncommonly used, though useful inotropic agent
Tagarakis, G. I.; Stylianakis, G. E.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (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
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: ... -
eComment: Avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass does not protect against neuropsychiatric complications in elderly patients
Tagarakis, G.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2011) -
eComment: Embolism as major cause of neurocognitive complications after heart surgery
Tagarakis, G. I.; Karangelis, D.; Tsolaki, F.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2011) -
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 ... -
eResponse: Optic nerve blood flow measurements during cardiac surgery
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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 ... -
Heparin-coated extracorporeal circulation systems in heart surgery
Tagarakis, G. I.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (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?
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 ... -
Intrapleural instillation of autologous blood for persistent air leak in spontaneous pneumothoraxis it as effective as it is safe?
Karangelis, D.; Tagarakis, G. I.; Daskalopoulos, M.; Skoumis, G.; Desimonas, N.; Saleptsis, V.; Koufakis, T.; Drakos, A.; Papadopoulos, D.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (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 ... -
Optic nerve blood flow measurements during cardiac surgery
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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 ... -
Retrograde cardioplegia in CABG: Is it really useful? The microcirculation and a capillary unit model
Kouerinis, I. A.; Manopoulos, C. G.; Zografos, G. C.; Apostolakis, E. I.; Tsilimingas, N. B.; Argiriou, M. E.; Gorgoulis, V. G.; Dedeilias, P. G.; Tsoukas, A.; Bolos, K.; Tsangaris, S. G. (2006)Most surgeons, ourselves including, use retrograde cardioplegia in numerable operations in cardiac surgery. It is believed to be not only supplementary to antegrade, but also a unique alternative in special complicated ... -
The route of a bullet through the chest and its minimal effect: A report of a "lucky" case sustained gunshot-induced penetrating thoracic injury and review of the literature
Spiliopoulos, K.; Chnaris, A.; Tsantsaridou, A.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2012)Thoracic trauma due to blunt or penetrating injury is a major cause of hospitalization worldwide, associated with high mortality rates ranging from 15 to 77%. The majority of thoracic injuries requiring surgical intervention ... -
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)