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Amyloid cardiomyopathy presenting as persistent symptomatic pleural effusions

Daniil, Z.; Zakynthinos, E.; Papageorgiou, E.; Loannou, M.; Kostikas, K.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2005)

A 73-year-old male presented with dyspnea and bilateral transudative pleural effusions that persisted despite aggressive diuresis. No etiology had been established despite an extensive workout. The only abnormal finding ...

Effects of obstructive sleep apnea severity on serum lipid levels in Greek children with snoring

Alexopoulos, E. I.; Gletsou, E.; Kostadima, E.; Kaditis, D.; Zakynthinos, E.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Kaditis, A. (2011)

Although obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is related to dyslipidemia in adults, limited data are available regarding its effects on serum lipids during childhood. Aim of this study was to assess the potential relationships ...

Overnight change in brain natriuretic peptide levels in children with sleep-disordered breathing

Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Hatzi, F.; Kostadima, E.; Kiaffas, M.; Zakynthinos, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2006)

Study objectives: Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing is accompanied by episodic increases in left ventricle afterload due to large negative swings in intrathoracic pressure and repetitive surges in arterial pressure. ...

Ocular disease awareness and pattern of ocular manifestation in patients with biopsy-proven lung sarcoidosis

Pefkianaki, M.; Androudi, S.; Praidou, A.; Sourlas, V.; Zakynthinos, E.; Brazitikos, P.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Daniil, Z. (2011)

Purpose: The aim of this research is to study the patterns of ocular involvement in patients with biopsy-proven lung sarcoidosis and estimate the level of patients' awareness of possible ocular complications of sarcoidosis. ...

Diagnostic and prognostic impact of brain natriuretic peptide in cardiac and noncardiac diseases

Zakynthinos, E.; Kiropoulos, T.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Filippatos, G. (2008)

OBJECTIVE: Cardiac secretion of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) increases with the progression of congestive heart failure (CHF). The plasma measurement of BNP emerged recently as a useful, cost-effective biomarker for the ...

Correlation of Urinary Excretion of Sodium With Severity of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: A Preliminary Study

Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Evangelopoulos, K.; Kostadima, E.; Varlami, V.; Boultadakis, E.; Liakos, N.; Zakynthinos, E.; Zintzaras, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2010)

Background: Nocturnal urinary sodium excretion is related to blood pressure (BP) levels. Elevated BP and increased nocturnal natriuresis have been demonstrated in adults with sleep apnea. Although evidence indicates increased ...

Cardiac systolic function in Greek children with obstructive sleep-disordered breathing

Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Dalapascha, M.; Papageorgiou, K.; Kostadima, E.; Kaditis, D. G.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Zakynthinos, E. (2010)

Background: Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SOB) in children has been associated with increased ventricular strain and decreased left ventricle (LV) diastolic function. The aim of this study was to assess systolic ...

Oxidative stress in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Ntalapascha, M.; Makris, D.; Kyparos, A.; Tsilioni, I.; Kostikas, K.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Kouretas, D.; Zakynthinos, E. (2013)

We aimed to investigate whether systemic oxidative stress is increased in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). A total of 18 patients with severe OSAS and 13 controls were included in the study. Inclusion ...