Kintis K, Tsioufis C, Dimitriadis K, Bafakis I, Kefala A, Kasiakogias A, Vasileiou P, Kordalis A, Kallikazaros I, Stefanadis C. Waist circumference versus other obesity parameters as predictors of coronary artery disease in essential hypertensive patients: a 6-year-follow-up study. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht307.p728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Androulakis E, Tousoulis D, Papageorgiou N, Chatzistamatiou E, Miliou A, Moustakas G, Hatzis G, Latsios G, Kallikazaros I, Stefanadis C. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system gene variants and their association with left ventricular function and vascular properties in essential hypertension. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.4463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Aggeli C, Poulidakis E, Felekos I, Sideris S, Dilaveris P, Gatzoulis K, Plitaria S, Stefanadis C. Can right ventricular performance status affect responsiveness to cardiac resynchronization therapy? Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p5760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Briasoulis A, Tousoulis D, Vogiatzi G, Valatsou A, Kourkouti P, Pantopoulou A, Papageorgiou N, Antoniades C, Perrea D, Stefanadis C. Direct infusion of bone marrow-derived progenitor cells delays atherosclerotic plaque progression and decreases inflammatory mediators in a murine model of atherosclerosis. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht308.p2397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Katsi V, Vamvakou G, Daskalaki M, Vrachatis D, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C, Kallikazaros I, Makris T. Dipping status is characterized by augmented administration of benzodiazepines and elevated arterial stiffness. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht308.p1427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Aggelakas A, Vlachopoulos C, Xaplanteris P, Synodinos A, Kardara D, Abdelrasoul M, Ioakeimidis N, Stefanadis C. Music to my ears, heart and aorta: the effect of music listening on arterial stiffness and aortic hemodynamics of young, healthy volunteers. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p5150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Andrikou E, Tsioufis C, Andrikou I, Dima I, Bafakis I, Kintis K, Syrseloudis D, Miliou A, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C. Albuminuria as an adverse predictor of left ventricular hypertrophy regression in hypertensive subjects during a 3.5-year follow up period. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.2891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]  Open

Katsi V, Aggeli C, Roussakis G, Felekos I, Vamvakou G, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C, Makris T, Kallikazaros I. Hypertension-related left ventricular hypertrophy is associated with right ventricular dysfunction. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht308.p2457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Chrysohoou C, Pitsavos C, Siasos G, Zaromytidou M, Metaxa V, Galiatsatos N, Christoforatou E, Dimitriadis K, Kambaxis E, Stefanadis C. Habitual physical activity seems to be related with higher serum testosterone levels and improved insulin resistance in elderly diabetic individuals: IKARIA study. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]  Open

Demosthenous M, Antoniades C, Antonopoulos AS, Tousoulis D, Miliou A, Koumallos N, Psarros C, Bakogiannis C, Triantafillou C, Stefanadis C. Preoperative levels of pro-inflammatory mediators predict the development of acute heart failure and the need for inotropic support after elective coronary artery bypass surgery. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]  Open

Dimitriadis K, Tsioufis C, Andrikou I, Lioni L, Kasiakogias A, Vasileiou P, Mendrinos D, Bafakis I, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C. Left ventricular mass versus pulse wave velocity as predictors of coronary artery disease in patients with essential hypertension: data from a Greek 6-year-follow-up study. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.2890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]  Open

Milkas A, Tsioufis C, Kasiakogias A, Flessas D, Mendrinos D, Koutra E, Anastasopoulos I, Tsiachris D, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C. Chronic kidney disease and development of atrial fibrillation in treated hypertensive patients: a 4-year prospective study. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.4464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Chrysohoou C, Pitsavos C, Panagiotakos D, Siasos G, Oikonomou E, Galiatsatos N, Metaxa V, Zaromytidou M, Lazaros G, Stefanadis C. Low testosterone levels are associated with metabolic syndrome, in elderly men: the role of body weight, lipids, insulin resistance and inflammation; the Ikaria study. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p4295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Abdelrasoul M, Vlachopoulos C, Filis K, Masoura K, Aznaouridis K, Aggelakas A, Synodinos A, Ioakeimidis N, Stefanadis C. Correlation between arterial stiffness and degree of stenosis in carotid arteries in patients with carotid atherosclerosis disease. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p5470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Chrysohoou C, Tsitsinakis G, Tsiachris D, Vogiatzis J, Tsantilas A, Dimopoulos D, Panagiotakos D, Pitsavos C, Koulouris N, Stefanadis C. High intensity, interval exercise improves the Quality of Life and psychological status of patients with chronic heart failure: a phase III randomized clinical trial. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.3748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Ioakeimidis N, Vlachopoulos C, Aggelis A, Aggelakas A, Rokkas K, Abdelrasoul M, Iona I, Terentes-Printzios D, Synodinos A, Stefanadis C. Low plasma testosterone and increased aortic stiffness: Importance of low-grade inflammation in hypertensive men. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p5009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]  Open

Tsioufis C, Kasiakogias A, Flessas D, Mendrinos D, Koutra E, Milkas A, Tatsis I, Dimitriadis K, Kallikazaros I, Stefanadis C. Combining smoking habits and obesity status for prediction of cardiovascular disease in hypertensive patients: a 4-year follow-up study. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.4654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Tousoulis D, Papageorgiou N, Miliou A, Kozanitou M, Androulakis E, Hatzis G, Charakida M, Latsios G, Pallantza Z, Stefanadis C. Genetic variability of fibrinogen affects differentially inflammation, coagulation and endothelial function of patients with advanced atherosclerosis. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Ioakeimidis N, Vlachopoulos C, Aggelis A, Aznaouridis K, Aggelakas A, Iona I, Christoforatou E, Lazaros G, Stefanadis C. Plasma testosterone is associated with SCORE in erectile dysfunction patients. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht308.p1557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]  Open

Kordalis A, Tsioufis C, Kasiakogias A, Thomopoulos C, Dima I, Dimitriadis K, Tsiachris D, Antonakis V, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C. Incidence and persistence of resistant hypertension among treated hypertensive patients: insights from a 4-year follow-up study. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.3613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Tsiachris D, Tsioufis C, Kasiakogias A, Thomopoulos C, Andrikou E, Vasileiou P, Dima I, Kallikazaros I, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C. Lack of regression of left ventricular hypertrophy is accompanied by adverse prognosis in essential hypertensives. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Katsi V, Vamvakou G, Souretis G, Daskalaki M, Vlasseros I, Alexopoulos N, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C, Kallikazaros I, Makris T. The paradoxical distribution of sleep apnea and arterial stiffness among hypertensive immigrants. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p3236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]  Open

Tsiachris D, Tsioufis C, Kasiakogias A, Dimitriadis K, Andrikou I, Kordalis A, Bafakis I, Kintis K, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C. Persistent resistant hypertension during long term follow-up is related with lack of regression of left ventricular hypertrophy in essential hypertensives. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht307.p568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]  Open

Lazaros G, Oikonomou E, Chrysohoou C, Mazaris S, Tsiachris D, Zaromitidou M, Kioufis S, Kokkou E, Pitsavos C, Stefanadis C. Electrical impulse production and propagation abnormalities in nonagerian hearts. Insights from the Ikaria study. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht309.p4312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]  Open

Katsi V, Vamvakou G, Souretis G, Daskalaki M, Vlasseros I, Vrachatis D, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C, Makris T, Kallikazaros I. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors exert a negative effect on peripheral wave reflections. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p5148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]  Open