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Association between primary nocturnal enuresis and habitual snoring in children

Alexopoulos, E. I.; Kostadima, E.; Pagonari, I.; Zintzaras, E.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Kaditis, A. G. (2006)

Objectives. Nocturnal enuresis has been associated with obstructive sleep-disordered breathing mostly in hospital-referred adults and children. To investigate whether primary nocturnal enuresis is significantly associated ...

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 ...

Clarithromycin reduces the severity of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in patients with asthma

Kostadima, E.; Tsiodras, S.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Kaditis, A. G.; Mavrou, I.; Georgatou, N.; Papamichalopoulos, A. (2004)

A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study was designed to evaluate the effects of a semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic, clarithromycin, on bronchial hyperresponsiveness to methacholine in patients with a diagnosis ...

Comparison of blood pressure measurements in children with and without habitual snoring

Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Kostadima, E.; Kaditis, D. G.; Pastaka, C.; Zintzaras, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2005)

Higher or similar systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure has been recorded in children with sleep apnea compared to subjects with primary snoring or in those with primary snoring compared to controls. To investigate 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 ...

Early gastrostomy reduces the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia in stroke or head injury patients

Kostadima, E.; Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Zakynthinos, E.; Sfyras, D. (2005)

Presence of a nasogastric tube is a risk factor for the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Alternatively, gastrostomy can be used for administration of enteral feedings. To determine whether early ...

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 ...

Effects Of Severity Of Sleep Apnea On Serum Lipid Levels In Greek Children With Snoring

Alexopoulos, E.; Kaditis, A.; Gletsou, E.; Varlami, V.; Kostadima, E.; Evangelopoulos, K.; Malakasioti, G.; Chaidas, K.; Ntamagka, G.; Karathanasi, A.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2010)

Habitual snoring and blood pressure (multiple letters)

Ng, D. K.; Kwok, K. L.; Chan, C. H.; Leung, L. C.; Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Kostadima, E.; Kaditis, D. G.; Pastaka, C.; Zintzaras, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2005)

Metabolites of Nitric Oxide in Greek Children with Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Alexopoulos, E.; Ntamagka, G.; Gougoura, S.; Chaidas, K.; Karathanasi, A.; Kostadima, E.; Liakos, P.; Kaditis, A.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2009)

Morning levels of C-reactive protein in children with obstructive sleep-disordered breathing

Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Kalampouka, E.; Kostadima, E.; Germenis, A.; Zintzaras, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2005)

Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing is associated with cardiovascular disease in adults, and elevated C-reactive protein (CRIP) has been proposed as a link between the two disorders. We hypothesized that children with ...

Morning levels of fibrinogen in children with sleep-disordered breathing

Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Kalampouka, E.; Kostadima, E.; Angelopoulos, N.; Germenis, A.; Zintzaras, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2004)

Elevated fibrinogen level is a predictor of cardiovascular disease in adults, and it is associated with sleep-disordered breathing. Levels of fibrinogen in adults are affected by other co-existing cardiovascular risk ...

Nasal corticosteroids for children with snoring

Alexopoulos, E. I.; Kaditis, A. G.; Kalampouka, E.; Kostadima, E.; Angelopoulos, N. V.; Mikraki, V.; Skenteris, N.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2004)

Nasal corticosteroids improve polysomnography indices but not symptoms in children with mild to moderate sleep-disordered breathing. We hypothesized that administration of nasal corticosteroids for 4 weeks to snoring ...

Nasogastric tube feeding is a cause of aspiration pneumonia in ventilated patients

Kostadima, E.; Kaditis, A.; Alexopoulos, E.; Zakynthinos, E.; Sfyras, D. (2006)

Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing and fasting insulin levels in nonobese children

Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Damani, E.; Karadonta, I.; Kostadima, E.; Tsolakidou, A.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Syrogiannopoulos, G. A. (2005)

A positive correlation of severity of sleep-disordered breathing with morning fasting insulin levels, which is independent of obesity, was reported in adults and obese children. We hypothesized that both severity of ...

Obstructive steep-disordered breathing and plasma levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in children

Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Karadonta, I.; Kostadima, E.; Kiropoulos, T.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Syrogiannopoulos, G. A. (2006)

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) may be one of the pathophysiologic links in the association between obstructive steep apnea-hypopnea and cardiovascular disease. Morning serum VEGF levels are increased in children ...

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. ...

Resolution of nocturnal enuresis in snoring children after treatment with nasal budesonide

Alexopoulos, E. I.; Kaditis, A. G.; Kostadima, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2005)

Nocturnal enuresis has been associated with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea and may resolve after adenotonsillectomy. Nasal corticosteroids have improved symptoms and polysomnography findings in children with snoring. Two ...

Sleep-disordered breathing and insulin resistance - Authors' reply

Kaditis, A. G.; Alexopoulos, E. I.; Karadonta, I.; Syrogiannopoulos, G. A.; Kostadima, E.; Gourgoulianis, K.; Damani, E.; Tsolakidou, A. (2006)

VENOUS OXYGEN SATURATION AND LACTATE GRADIENT FROM SUPERIOR VENA CAVA TO PULMONARY ARTERY IN PATIENTS WITH SEPTIC SHOCK

Kopterides, P.; Bonovas, S.; Mavrou, I.; Kostadima, E.; Zakynthinos, E.; Armaganidis, A. (2009)

Monitoring of central venous oxygen saturation (S(cv)O(2)) is considered comparable with mixed venous oxygen saturation (S(v)O(2)) in the initial resuscitation phase of septic shock. Our aim was to assess their agreement ...