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Apostolos A, Karamasis GV, Tsigkas G. Letter by Apostolos et al Regarding Article, "Computed Tomography Cardiac Angiography Before Invasive Coronary Angiography in Patients With Previous Bypass Surgery: The BYPASS-CTCA Trial". Circulation 2024; 149:e1132. [PMID: 38683895 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.123.067850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology (A.A.), Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology (G.V.K.), Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, Greece (G.T.)
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Apostolos A, Tsigkas G. Distal Radial Artery Access in Everyday Clinical Practice: Unraveling Technical Nuances. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2024; 17:1066. [PMID: 38658120 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2024.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Apostolos A, Tsiachris D, Drakopoulou M, Trantalis G, Oikonomou G, Ktenopoulos N, Simopoulou C, Katsaros O, Tsalamandris S, Aggeli C, Tsivgoulis G, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. Atrial Fibrillation After Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: Incidence, Pathophysiology, and Management. J Am Heart Assoc 2024:e034249. [PMID: 38639354 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.034249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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This comprehensive review explores the incidence, pathophysiology, and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) following percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO). Although AF is considered a common adverse event post PFO closure, its incidence, estimated at <5%, varies based on monitoring methods. The review delves into the challenging task of precisely estimating AF incidence, given subclinical AF and diverse diagnostic approaches. Notably, a temporal pattern emerges, with peak incidence around the 14th day after closure and a subsequent decline after the 45th day, mimicking general population AF trends. The pathophysiological mechanisms behind post PFO closure AF remain elusive, with proposed factors including local irritation, device-related interference, tissue stretch, and nickel hypersensitivity. Management considerations encompass rhythm control, with flecainide showing promise, and anticoagulation tailored to individual risk profiles. The authors advocate for a personalized approach, weighing factors like age, comorbidities, and device characteristics. Notably, postclosure AF is generally considered benign, often resolving spontaneously within 45 days, minimizing thromboembolic risks. Further studies are required to refine understanding and provide evidence-based guidelines.
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital of Athens Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital Athens Greece
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Apostolos A, Ktenopoulos N, Chlorogiannis DD, Katsaros O, Konstantinou K, Drakopoulou M, Tsalamandris S, Karanasos A, Synetos A, Latsios G, Aggeli C, Panoulas V, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. Mortality Rates in Patients Undergoing Urgent Versus Elective Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Meta-analysis. Angiology 2024:33197241245733. [PMID: 38613209 DOI: 10.1177/00033197241245733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Patients with severe aortic stenosis (AoS) often present with acute heart failure and compensation, frequently leading to cardiogenic shock. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) has been recently performed as a bailout treatment in such patients. The aim of our meta-analysis is to compare urgent TAVR with elective procedures. We systematically screened three databases searching for studies comparing urgent vs elective TAVR. Primary endpoint is the 30-days mortality. Secondary endpoints included in-hospital mortality, device success, periprocedural vascular complications, 30-days stroke, 30-days acute kidney injury (AKI), permanent pacemaker implantation (PPM), moderate or severe paravalvular leakage, and 30-days bleeding. Seventeen studies were included, with a total of 84,495 patients. Urgent TAVR was associated with an increased risk for 30-days mortality [Risk Ratio (RR): 2.53, 95% Confidence Intervals (CI): 1.81-3.54)], in-hospital mortality (RR: 2.67, 95% CI: 1.94-3.68), periprocedural vascular complications (RR: 1.91, 95% CI: 1.28-2.85) and AKI (RR: 2.83, 95% CI: 1.93-4.14), compared with elective procedure. No differences were observed in the other secondary endpoints. Urgent TAVR was associated with higher in-hospital and 30-days mortality, possibly driven by the increased incidence of AKI and vascular complications in urgent TAVR. The results highlight the importance of early TAVR in stable AoS patients.
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Sagris M, Apostolos A, Theofilis P, Ktenopoulos N, Katsaros O, Tsalamandris S, Tsioufis K, Toutouzas K, Tousoulis D. Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Unraveling Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, and Emerging Prevention Strategies. Biomedicines 2024; 12:802. [PMID: 38672157 PMCID: PMC11048318 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) remains a challenge in the context of reperfusion procedures for myocardial infarction (MI). While early revascularization stands as the gold standard for mitigating myocardial injury, recent insights have illuminated the paradoxical role of reperfusion, giving rise to the phenomenon known as ischemia-reperfusion injury. This comprehensive review delves into the intricate pathophysiological pathways involved in MIRI, placing a particular focus on the pivotal role of endothelium. Beyond elucidating the molecular intricacies, we explore the diverse clinical manifestations associated with MIRI, underscoring its potential to contribute substantially to the final infarct size, up to 50%. We further navigate through current preventive approaches and highlight promising emerging strategies designed to counteract the devastating effects of the phenomenon. By synthesizing current knowledge and offering a perspective on evolving preventive interventions, this review serves as a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers engaged in the dynamic field of MIRI.
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- Marios Sagris
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-213-2088099; Fax: +30-2132088676
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Chrysostomidis G, Apostolos A, Papanikolaou A, Konstantinou K, Tsigkas G, Koliopoulou A, Chamogeorgakis T. The Application of Precision Medicine in Structural Heart Diseases: A Step towards the Future. J Pers Med 2024; 14:375. [PMID: 38673001 PMCID: PMC11051532 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14040375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The personalized applications of 3D printing in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery represent a transformative paradigm in the management of structural heart diseases. This review underscores the pivotal role of 3D printing in enhancing procedural precision, from preoperative planning to procedural simulation, particularly in valvular heart diseases, such as aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. The ability to create patient-specific models contributes significantly to predicting and preventing complications like paravalvular leakage, ensuring optimal device selection, and improving outcomes. Additionally, 3D printing extends its impact beyond valvular diseases to tricuspid regurgitation and non-valvular structural heart conditions. The comprehensive synthesis of the existing literature presented here emphasizes the promising trajectory of individualized approaches facilitated by 3D printing, promising a future where tailored interventions based on precise anatomical considerations become standard practice in cardiovascular care.
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- Grigorios Chrysostomidis
- Second Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery—Heart and Lung Transplantation, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, 176 74 Athens, Greece; (G.C.); (A.K.); (T.C.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippocration General Hospital, 115 27 Athens, Greece;
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippocration General Hospital, 115 27 Athens, Greece;
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- Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London 26504, UK;
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece;
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- Second Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery—Heart and Lung Transplantation, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, 176 74 Athens, Greece; (G.C.); (A.K.); (T.C.)
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- Second Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery—Heart and Lung Transplantation, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, 176 74 Athens, Greece; (G.C.); (A.K.); (T.C.)
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Apostolos A, Drakopoulou M, Trantalis G, Ioakeimidis M, Koroboki E, Tsalamandris S, Aggeli C, Ntaios G, Tsioufis C, Tsivgoulis G, Toutouzas K. Management of patent foramen ovale; findings from a nationwide survey. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107551. [PMID: 38241951 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Several clinical trials have provided evidence supporting the transcatheter closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in selected patients following a cryptogenic stroke. However, it remains unknown to what extent these guidelines have been implemented in everyday clinical practice and the familiarity of physicians from different specialties with PFO closure. The aim of our nationwide survey is to explore the implementation of transcatheter PFO occlusion in Greek clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Attending level cardiologists, internal medicine physicians and neurologists involved in the management of PFO-related strokes working in Greece were invited to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 19 questions and was designed to obtain comprehensive data on provider demographics, PFO characteristics, and specific clinical scenarios. RESULTS A total of 51 physicians (56.9 % cardiologists, 25.5 % neurologists and 17.6 % internal medicine physicians) completed the survey, resulting in a response rate of 53 %. Cardiologists, internal medicine physicians and neurologists agree on several issues regarding PFO closure, such as PFO closure as first line treatment, management of patients with DVT or prior decompression sickness, and post-closure antithrombotic treatment, but different approaches were reported regarding closure in patients with thrombophilia treated with oral anticoagulation (p=0.012) and implantable loop recorder placement for atrial fibrillation exclusion (p=0.029 and p=0.020). CONCLUSIONS Our findings show that cardiologists, internal medicine physicians and neurologists agree in numerous issues, but share different views in the management of patients with thrombophilia and rhythm monitoring duration. These results highlight the significance of collaboration among physicians from different medical specialties for achieving optimal results.
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Milaras N, Kordalis A, Tsiachris D, Sakalidis A, Ntalakouras I, Pamporis K, Dourvas P, Apostolos A, Sotiriou Z, Arsenos P, Archontakis S, Tsioufis K, Gatzoulis K, Sideris S. Ischemia testing and revascularization in patients with monomorphic ventricular tachycardia: A relic of the past? Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102358. [PMID: 38169203 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Testing for myocardial ischemia in patients presenting with sustained monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia(VT) even without evidence of acute myocardial infarction is a tempting strategy that is frequently utilized in clinical practice. Monomorphic VT is mainly caused by re-entry around chronic myocardial scar and active ischemia has no role in its pathogenesis, thus making testing for ischemia futile, at least in theory. This systematic literature review sought to address the usefulness of ischemia testing (mainly coronary angiography) in patients presenting with monomorphic VT through 8 selected studies after evaluating a total of 130 published manuscripts. Particularly, we sought to unveil whether coronary angiography and possibly concomitant revascularization leads to lesser tachycardia recurrence. Our conclusion can be summarized as follows: this approach whether combined with revascularization or not, does not seem to reduce VT recurrence nor does it affect mortality in such patients. Even though most of the published literature points at this direction, validation from randomized controlled trials is imperative.
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- Nikias Milaras
- State Department of Cardiology, "Hippokration" General Hospital of Athens, Greece; School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens 11527, Greece.
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens 11527, Greece
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens 11527, Greece
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens 11527, Greece
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- State Department of Cardiology, "Hippokration" General Hospital of Athens, Greece
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- State Department of Cardiology, "Hippokration" General Hospital of Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens 11527, Greece
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens 11527, Greece
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens 11527, Greece
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- State Department of Cardiology, "Hippokration" General Hospital of Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens 11527, Greece
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilissis Sofias 114, Athens 11527, Greece
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- State Department of Cardiology, "Hippokration" General Hospital of Athens, Greece
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Oikonomou G, Apostolos A, Drakopoulou M, Simopoulou C, Karmpalioti M, Toskas P, Stathogiannis K, Xanthopoulou M, Ktenopoulos N, Latsios G, Synetos A, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. Long-Term Outcomes of Aortic Stenosis Patients with Different Flow/Gradient Patterns Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1200. [PMID: 38592019 PMCID: PMC10932005 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background: Few data exist on the comparative long-term outcomes of severe aortic stenosis (AS) patients with different flow-gradient patterns undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). This study sought to evaluate the impact of the pre-TAVI flow-gradient pattern on long-term clinical outcomes after TAVI and assess changes in the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of different subtypes of AS patients following TAVI. Methods: Consecutive patients with severe AS undergoing TAVI in our institution were screened and prospectively enrolled. Patients were divided into four subgroups according to pre-TAVI flow/gradient pattern: (i) low flow-low gradient (LF-LG): stroke volume indexed (SVi) ≤ 35 mL/m2 and mean gradient (MG) < 40 mmHg); (ii) normal flow-low gradient (NF-LG): SVi > 35 mL/m2 and MG < 40 mmHg; (iii) low flow-high gradient (LF-HG): Svi 35 mL/m2 and MG ≥ 40 mmHg and (iv) normal flow-high gradient (NF-HG): SVi > 35 mL/m2 and MG ≥ 40 mmHg. Transthoracic echocardiography was repeated at 1-year follow-up. Clinical follow-up was obtained at 12 months, and yearly thereafter until 5-year follow-up was complete for all patients. Results: A total of 272 patients with complete echocardiographic and clinical follow-up were included in our analysis. Their mean age was 80 ± 7 years and the majority of patients (N = 138, 50.8%) were women. 62 patients (22.8% of the study population) were distributed in the LF-LG group, 98 patients (36%) were LF-HG patients, 95 patients (34.9%) were NF-HG, and 17 patients (6.3%) were NF-LG. There was a greater prevalence of comorbidities among LF-LG AS patients. One-year all-cause mortality differed significantly between the four subgroups of AS patients (log-rank p: 0.022) and was more prevalent among LF-LG patients (25.8%) compared to LF-HG (11.3%), NF-HG (6.3%) and NF-LG patients (18.8%). At 5-year follow-up, global mortality remained persistently higher among LF-LG patients (64.5%) compared to LF-HG (47.9%), NF-HG (42.9%), and NF-LG patients (58.8%) (log-rank p: 0.029). At multivariable Cox hazard regression analysis, baseline SVi (HR: 0.951, 95% C.I.; 0.918-0.984), the presence of at least moderate tricuspid regurgitation at baseline (HR: 3.091, 95% C.I: 1.645-5.809) and at least moderate paravalvular leak (PVL) post-TAVI (HR: 1.456, 95% C.I.: 1.106-1.792) were significant independent predictors of late global mortality. LF-LG patients and LF-HG patients exhibited a significant increase in LVEF at 1-year follow-up. A lower LVEF (p < 0.001) and a lower Svi (p < 0.001) at baseline were associated with LVEF improvement at 1-year. Conclusions: Patients with LF-LG AS have acceptable 1-year outcomes with significant improvement in LVEF at 1-year follow-up, but exhibit exceedingly high 5-year mortality following TAVI. The presence of low transvalvular flow and at least moderate tricuspid regurgitation at baseline and significant paravalvular leak post-TAVI were associated with poorer long-term outcomes in the entire cohort of AS patients. The presence of a low LVEF or a low SVi predicts LVEF improvement at 1-year.
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University, “Hippokration” General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (G.O.); (A.A.); (M.D.); (C.S.); (M.K.); (P.T.); (K.S.); (M.X.); (N.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (C.T.)
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Apostolos A, Chlorogiannis DD, Chrysostomidis G, Bozika M, Timpilis F, Kramvis A, Karamasis GV, Leventopoulos G, Davlouros P, Tsigkas G. Efficacy and Safety of Thirty-Day Dual-Antiplatelet Therapy Following Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2024; 11:43. [PMID: 38392257 PMCID: PMC10889500 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd11020043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The optimal duration of DAPT after complex PCI remains under investigation. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to explore the safety and efficacy of a one-month therapy period versus a longer duration of DAPT after complex PCI. We systematically screened three major databases, searching for randomized controlled trials or sub-analyses of them, which compared shortened DAPT (S-DAPT), namely, one month, and longer DAPT (L-DAPT), namely, more than three months. The primary endpoint was any Net Adverse Clinical Event (NACE), and the secondary was any MACE (Major Adverse Cardiac Event), its components (mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, and stent thrombosis), and major bleeding events. Three studies were included in the analysis, with a total of 6275 patients. Shortening DAPT to 30 days after complex PCI did not increase the risk of NACEs (OR: 0.77, 95% CI: 0.52-1.14), MACEs, mortality, myocardial infractions, stroke, or stent thrombosis. Pooled major bleeding incidence was reduced, but this finding was not statistically significant. This systematic review and meta-analysis showed that one-month DAPT did not differ compared to a longer duration of DAPT after complex PCI in terms of safety and efficacy endpoints. Further studies are still required to confirm these findings.
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Second Cardiology Department, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Rimini 1, Chaidari, 124 62 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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Papageorgiou A, Moulias A, Papageorgiou A, Karampitsakos T, Apostolos A, Tsigkas G, Davlouros P. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection as a Cause of Acute Myocardial Infarction in COVID-19 Patients: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:214. [PMID: 38255101 PMCID: PMC10815188 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12020214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Patients with COVID-19 often experience significant cardiovascular complications, including heart failure, myocarditis, and acute coronary syndrome. We present the case of a male patient with severe COVID-19 pneumonia, complicated with inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), which was attributed to spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). We also make a review of the literature on case reports of patients with COVID-19 and acute myocardial infarction due to SCAD. Through these clinical cases, a potential correlation between SCAD and COVID-19 infection is implied. Endothelial dysfunction, thrombotic complications, and disturbance of the vascular tone are established COVID-19 sequelae, triggered either by direct viral injury or mediated by the cytokines' storm. These abnormalities in the coronary vasculature and the vasa vasorum could result in SCAD. Moreover, disturbances of the vascular tone can cause coronary vasospasm, a reported precipitant of SCAD. Thus, SCAD should be considered in COVID-19 patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and in the case of STEMI, an early angiographic evaluation, if feasible, should be performed rather than thrombolysis to avoid potential adverse events of the latter in the setting of SCAD.
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- Angeliki Papageorgiou
- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.M.); or (A.P.); (G.T.); (P.D.)
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.M.); or (A.P.); (G.T.); (P.D.)
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.M.); or (A.P.); (G.T.); (P.D.)
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- Ubben Center and Laboratory for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, USA;
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- First Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.M.); or (A.P.); (G.T.); (P.D.)
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece; (A.M.); or (A.P.); (G.T.); (P.D.)
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilissis Sophias Avenue, Athens 115 27, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilissis Sophias Avenue, Athens 115 27, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilissis Sophias Avenue, Athens 115 27, Greece
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Apostolos A, Travlos C, Tsioulos G, Chlorogiannis DD, Karanasos A, Papafaklis M, Alexopoulos D, Toutouzas K, Davlouros P, Tsigkas G. Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Treatment After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2024; 83:64-72. [PMID: 37944149 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000001503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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ABSTRACT Aim of our systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare shortened (≤3 months) dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with longer DAPT in diabetic patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions.We systematically screened 3 major databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Scopus) searching for randomized-controlled trials or subanalyses of them, which compared shortened DAPT (S-DAPT) with longer DAPT regimens of DAPT. Primary end point of systematic review and meta-analysis is the net adverse clinical events (NACE), and secondary are major adverse cardiac events (MACE), mortality, bleedings, myocardial infarction, and stent thrombosis. Subgroup analyses included studies using only ticagrelor-based regimens and 3-month duration of DAPT.A total of 8 studies and 12,665 patients were included in our analysis. Our meta-analysis met its primary end point because S-DAPT was associated significantly with a reduced risk ratio (RR) by 17% [RR: 0.83, 95% confidence intervals (CI), 0.72-0.96]. Nonsignificant difference among the rest end points was detected between the 2 groups. Subgroup analyses showed that ticagrelor-based regimens were associated with a significant reduction of mortality (RR: 0.67, 95% CI, 0.48-0.93) and 3-month DAPT reduced furtherly NACE by 27% (RR: 0.73, 95% CI, 0.60-0.89).In conclusion, our systematic review and meta-analysis showed that (i) S-DAPT was significantly associated with a lower incidence of NACE, (ii) ticagrelor-based S-DAPT was associated with decreased mortality rates, and (iii) the benefit of 3-month duration of DAPT achieved an even greater NACE reduction. Thus, S-DAPT could be considered as a safe and feasible option in diabetic patients.
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Hippokration" General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Hippokration" General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Attikon" University Hospital of Patras, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Hippokration" General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Katsaros O, Apostolos A, Ktenopoulos N, Koliastasis L, Kachrimanidis I, Drakopoulou M, Korovesis T, Karanasos A, Tsalamandris S, Latsios G, Synetos A, Tsioufis K, Toutouzas K. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Access Sites: Same Goals, Distinct Aspects, Various Merits and Demerits. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 11:4. [PMID: 38248874 PMCID: PMC10817029 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd11010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been established as a safe and efficacious treatment for patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS). Despite being initially developed and indicated for high-surgical-risk patients, it is now offered to low-risk populations based on the results of large randomized controlled trials. The most common access sites in the vast majority of patients undergoing TAVI are the common femoral arteries; however, 10-20% of the patients treated with TAVI require an alternative access route, mainly due to peripheral atherosclerotic disease or complex anatomy. Hence, to achieve successful delivery and implantation of the valve, several arterial approaches have been studied, including transcarotid (TCr), axillary/subclavian (A/Sc), transapical (TAp), transaortic (TAo), suprasternal-brachiocephalic (S-B), and transcaval (TCv). This review aims to concisely summarize the most recent literature data and current guidelines as well as evaluate the various access routes for TAVI, focusing on the indications, the various special patient groups, and the advantages and disadvantages of each technique, as well as their adverse events.
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- Odysseas Katsaros
- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
- Department of Cardiology, University of Brussels, CHU Saint-Pierre, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (N.K.); (L.K.); (I.K.); (M.D.); (T.K.); (A.K.); (G.L.); (A.S.); (K.T.)
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Pappelis K, Apostolos A, Konstantinou K, Toutouzas K, Jansonius NM. TIME to discuss the optic nerve? Eye (Lond) 2023; 37:3691. [PMID: 37117784 PMCID: PMC10686383 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-023-02555-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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- Konstantinos Pappelis
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
- Graduate School of Medical Sciences (Research School of Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences), University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Graduate School of Medical Sciences (Research School of Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences), University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Chlorogiannis DD, Apostolos A, Chlorogiannis A, Palaiodimos L, Giannakoulas G, Pargaonkar S, Xesfingi S, Kokkinidis DG. The Role of ChatGPT in the Advancement of Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2906. [PMID: 37958050 PMCID: PMC10648908 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11212906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease incidence has risen mainly due to poor control of preventable risk factors and still constitutes a significant financial and health burden worldwide. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language-based model developed by OpenAI. Due to the model's unique cognitive capabilities beyond data processing and the production of high-quality text, there has been a surge of research interest concerning its role in the scientific community and contemporary clinical practice. To fully exploit ChatGPT's potential benefits and reduce its possible misuse, extreme caution must be taken to ensure its implications ethically and equitably. In this narrative review, we explore the language model's possible applications and limitations while emphasizing its potential value for diagnosing, managing, and prognosis of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokrateion General Hospital of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Health Economics, Policy and Management, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, NYC H+H, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY 10461, USA; (L.P.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Cardiology, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, NYC H+H, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY 10461, USA; (L.P.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Economics, University of Piraeus, 185 34 Piraeus, Greece
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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Katsaros O, Apostolos A, Toutouzas K. Left atrial appendage occlusion in chronic kidney disease: opening the way to randomized trials. Europace 2023; 25:euad342. [PMID: 37963108 PMCID: PMC10665035 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euad342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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- Odysseas Katsaros
- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 114 Vasilissis Sofias, Athens 115 27, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 114 Vasilissis Sofias, Athens 115 27, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 114 Vasilissis Sofias, Athens 115 27, Greece
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Apostolos A, Drakopoulou M, Trantalis G, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. PFO Closure in Patients With Thrombophilia: Closing the Chapter or Leaving Room for More? JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2023; 16:2056. [PMID: 37648349 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2023.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Chlorogiannis DD, Verras GI, Tzelepi V, Chlorogiannis A, Apostolos A, Kotis K, Anagnostopoulos CN, Antzoulas A, Davakis S, Vailas M, Schizas D, Mulita F. Tissue classification and diagnosis of colorectal cancer histopathology images using deep learning algorithms. Is the time ripe for clinical practice implementation? Prz Gastroenterol 2023; 18:353-367. [PMID: 38572457 PMCID: PMC10985751 DOI: 10.5114/pg.2023.130337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer, with histopathologic examination of biopsied tissue samples remaining the gold standard for diagnosis. During the past years, artificial intelligence (AI) has steadily found its way into the field of medicine and pathology, especially with the introduction of whole slide imaging (WSI). The main outcome of interest was the composite balanced accuracy (ACC) as well as the F1 score. The average reported ACC from the collected studies was 95.8 ±3.8%. Reported F1 scores reached as high as 0.975, with an average of 89.7 ±9.8%, indicating that existing deep learning algorithms can achieve in silico distinction between malignant and benign. Overall, the available state-of-the-art algorithms are non-inferior to pathologists for image analysis and classification tasks. However, due to their inherent uniqueness in their training and lack of widely accepted external validation datasets, their generalization potential is still limited.
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Hippokration Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Intelligent Systems Lab, Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, University of the Aegean, Mytilene, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery Unit, First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery Unit, First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery Unit, First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Tsigkas G, Papanikolaou A, Apostolos A, Kramvis A, Timpilis F, Latta A, Papafaklis MI, Aminian A, Davlouros P. Preventing and Managing Radial Artery Occlusion following Transradial Procedures: Strategies and Considerations. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 10:283. [PMID: 37504539 PMCID: PMC10380353 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10070283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Τransradial artery access has recently gained widespread acceptance as the preferred approach for coronary angiography and interventions, due to its lower incidence of bleeding and vascular complications compared to transfemoral access. However, thrombotic occlusion of the radial artery has emerged as the most common complication of this method, impeding its use in future interventions, and in the creation of arteriovenous fistulae for hemodialysis patients, or as a graft for coronary artery bypasses grafting. In this comprehensive review, we delve into the anatomy of the radial artery, the pathophysiology and diagnosis of radial artery occlusion, the identification of potential risk factors and, finally, prevention and treatment strategies. We acknowledge that distal transradial access provides an effective alternative for coronary angiography and catheterizations, with a reduced incidence of radial artery occlusion.
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- Grigorios Tsigkas
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
- First Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi, 6042 Charleroi, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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Apostolos A, Vasilagkos G, Toutouzas K, Tsigkas G. DAPT Shortening After Complex PCI: Examining the Fine Print. J Am Coll Cardiol 2023; 81:e191. [PMID: 37257958 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.02.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Leventopoulos G, Koros R, Travlos C, Perperis A, Chronopoulos P, Tsoni E, Koufou EE, Papageorgiou A, Apostolos A, Kaouris P, Davlouros P, Tsigkas G. Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation: How Our Knowledge Affects Clinical Practice. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1260. [PMID: 37374043 DOI: 10.3390/life13061260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very common arrhythmia that mainly affects older individuals. The mechanism of atrial fibrillation is complex and is related to the pathogenesis of trigger activation and the perpetuation of arrhythmia. The pulmonary veins in the left atrium arei confirm that onfirm the most common triggers due to their distinct anatomical and electrophysiological properties. As a result, their electrical isolation by ablation is the cornerstone of invasive AF treatment. Multiple factors and comorbidities affect the atrial tissue and lead to myocardial stretch. Several neurohormonal and structural changes occur, leading to inflammation and oxidative stress and, consequently, a fibrotic substrate created by myofibroblasts, which encourages AF perpetuation. Several mechanisms are implemented into daily clinical practice in both interventions in and the medical treatment of atrial fibrillation.
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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Drakopoulou M, Oikonomou G, Apostolos A, Karmpalioti M, Simopoulou C, Koliastasis L, Latsios G, Synetos A, Benetos G, Trantalis G, Sideris S, Dilaveris P, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. The Role of ECG Strain Pattern in Prognosis after TAVI: A Sub-Analysis of the DIRECT Trial. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1234. [PMID: 37374017 DOI: 10.3390/life13061234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The presence of an electrocardiographic (ECG) strain pattern-among other ECG features-has been shown to be predictive of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in asymptomatic patients with aortic stenosis. However, data evaluating its impact on symptomatic patients undergoing TAVI are scarce. Therefore, we tried to investigate the prognostic impact of baseline ECG strain pattern on clinical outcomes after TAVI. METHODS A sub-group of patients of the randomized DIRECT (Pre-dilatation in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Trial) trial with severe aortic stenosis who underwent TAVI with a self-expanding valve in one single center were consecutively enrolled. Patients were categorized into two groups according to the presence of ECG strain. Left ventricular strain was defined as the presence of ≥1 mm convex ST-segment depression with asymmetrical T-wave inversion in leads V5 to V6 on the baseline 12-lead ECG. Patients were excluded if they had paced rhythm or left bundle branch block at baseline. Multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression models were generated to assess the impact on outcomes. The primary clinical endpoint was all-cause mortality at 1 year after TAVI. RESULTS Of the 119 patients screened, 5 patients were excluded due to left bundle branch block. Among the 114 included patients (mean age: 80.8 ± 7), 37 patients (32.5%) had strain pattern on pre-TAVI ECG, while 77 patients (67.5%) did not exhibit an ECG strain pattern. No differences in baseline characteristics were found between the two groups. At 1 year, seven patients reached the primary clinical endpoint, with patients in the strain group demonstrating significantly higher mortality in Kaplan-Meier plots compared to patients without left ventricular strain (five vs. two, log-rank p = 0.022). There was no difference between the strain and no strain group regarding the performance of pre-dilatation (21 vs. 33, chi-square p = 0.164). In the multivariate analysis, left ventricular strain was found to be an independent predictor of all-cause mortality after TAVI [Exp(B): 12.2, 95% Confidence Intervals (CI): 1.4-101.9]. CONCLUSION Left ventricular ECG strain is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality after TAVI. Thus, baseline ECG characteristics may aid in risk-stratifying patients scheduled for TAVI.
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- Maria Drakopoulou
- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
- State Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 11256 Athens, Greece
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- State Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 11256 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration Hospital, Athens Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Tsigkas G, Vakka A, Apostolos A, Bousoula E, Vythoulkas-Biotis N, Koufou EE, Vasilagkos G, Tsiafoutis I, Hamilos M, Aminian A, Davlouros P. Dual Antiplatelet Therapy and Cancer; Balancing between Ischemic and Bleeding Risk: A Narrative Review. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 10:jcdd10040135. [PMID: 37103014 PMCID: PMC10144375 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10040135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with cancer can be caused by concomitant CV risk factors, cancer itself, and anticancer therapy. Since malignancy can dysregulate the hemostatic system, predisposing cancer patients to both thrombosis and hemorrhage, the administration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) to patients with cancer who suffer from acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a clinical challenge to cardiologists. Apart from PCI and ACS, other structural interventions, such as TAVR, PFO-ASD closure, and LAA occlusion, and non-cardiac diseases, such as PAD and CVAs, may require DAPT. The aim of the present review is to review the current literature on the optimal antiplatelet therapy and duration of DAPT for oncologic patients, in order to reduce both the ischemic and bleeding risk in this high-risk population.
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- Grigorios Tsigkas
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
- First Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 157 72 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Tzaneio General Hospital, 185 36 Piraeus, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Red Cross Hospital, 115 26 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Heraklion University Hospital, 715 00 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi, 6042 Charleroi, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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Moulias A, Koros R, Papageorgiou A, Patrinos P, Spyropoulou P, Vakka A, Bozika M, Vasilagkos G, Apostolos A, Nastouli KM, Tsigkas G, Davlouros P. OCT Guidance in Bifurcation Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2023. [DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2403088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Apostolos A, Gregoriou S, Drakopoulou MI, Trantalis G, Mastraftsi S, Synetos AG, Papanikolaou A, Aggeli C, Stratigos A, Rigopoulos D, Tsioufis KP, Toutouzas KP. ASSOCIATION BETWEEN CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND NICKEL SKIN PATCH RESULTS IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE: PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM INSPIRE TRIAL. J Am Coll Cardiol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(23)01331-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Apostolos A, Drakopoulou MI, Trantalis G, Simopoulou C, Katsaros O, Korovesis T, Oikonomou G, Papanikolaou A, Aggeli C, Tsioufis KP, Toutouzas KP. TRANSCATHETER PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE: REAL WORLD DATA FROM A TERTIARY HOSPITAL. J Am Coll Cardiol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(23)01330-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Tsigkas G, Apostolos A, Chlorogiannis DD, Bousoula E, Vasilagkos G, Tsalamandris S, Tsiafoutis I, Katsanos K, Toutouzas K, Aminian A, Alexopoulos D, Davlouros P. Thirty-Days versus Longer Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Treatment after Percutaneous Coronary Interventions with Newer Drug-Eluting Stents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:666. [PMID: 36983821 PMCID: PMC10056726 DOI: 10.3390/life13030666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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Abbreviation of the duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) (one or three months) has been recently proposed, especially for high bleeding risk patients, after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES). Three databases were screened for eligible randomized control trials. The primary endpoint was the incidence of net adverse clinical events (NACE). Secondary endpoints consisted of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, stent-thrombosis, repeat revascularization and major bleeding. We included four RCTs with a total of 26,576 patients; 13,282 patients were grouped in 30-days DAPT, while the remaining 13,294 were allocated in a longer period of DAPT. One month of DAPT did not significantly reduce NACE (odds ratio [OR]: 0.87, 95% confidence intervals [Cl]: 0.74-1.03); however, major bleedings were significantly reduced by 22% (OR: 0.78, 95% Cl: 0.65-0.94). Mortality or ischemic events (stroke, myocardial infarction, revascularization and stent thrombosis) were not affected. Thus, 30-days DAPT could be considered as safe and feasible after PCI with DES in selected patients, especially those with high bleeding risk. Forthcoming RCTs could shed light on the optimal duration of DAPT.
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- Grigorios Tsigkas
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
- First Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 115 27 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, General Hospital of Piraeus “Tzaneio”, 185 36 Piraeus, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 115 27 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Red Cross Hospital, 115 26 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 115 27 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi, 6042 Charleroi, Belgium
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- Second Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, 124 62 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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Apostolos A, Drakopoulou M, Gregoriou S, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. Supraventricular Arrhythmia After Percutaneous PFO Closure: Is Nickel Hypersensitivity the Missing Piece of the Puzzle? JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2023; 16:359. [PMID: 36792261 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Tsigkas G, Spyropoulou P, Bousoula E, Apostolos A, Vasilagkos G, Karamasis G, Dimitriadis K, Moulias A, Davlouros P. Intracoronary Imaging: Current Practice and Future Perspectives. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2023. [DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2402039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Apostolos A, Chlorogiannis D, Vasilagkos G, Katsanos K, Toutouzas K, Aminian A, Alexopoulos D, Davlouros P, Tsigkas G. Safety and efficacy of shortened dual antiplatelet therapy after complex percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hellenic J Cardiol 2023; 71:33-41. [PMID: 36736730 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2023.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in patients undergoing complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains under investigation. Our aim is to compare shortened (≤3 months) DAPT with longer DAPT in patients undergoing complex PCIs. METHODS Three major databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Scopus) were screened. The primary endpoint was major bleedings as they are defined by the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) 3-5. The secondary endpoints were major adverse cardiovascular events, all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, and stent thrombosis. RESULTS Five studies were included in our analysis, with a total of 9,115 patients. Our meta-analysis met its primary endpoint, as abbreviated DAPT significantly reduced major bleedings by 43% (95% confidence intervals: 0.35-0.93). Ischemic events and mortality were not affected by the shortening of DAPT. CONCLUSION Shortened DAPT significantly reduced the odds of major bleedings in patients undergoing complex PCI without increasing the ischemic events or mortality. Thus, it could be considered a safe and feasible option in such patients.
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece; First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi, Charleroi, Belgium
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece.
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Apostolos A, Vasilagkos G, Tsigkas G. Distal Transradial Access in Acute Coronary Syndromes: Should We Give the First Try? JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2023; 16:238-239. [PMID: 36697167 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Apostolos A, Gerakaris A, Tsoni E, Pappelis K, Vasilagkos G, Bousoula E, Moulias A, Konstantinou K, Dimitriadis K, Karamasis GV, Aminian A, Toutouzas K, Davlouros P, Tsigkas G. Imaging of Left Main Coronary Artery; Untangling the Gordian Knot. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2023. [DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2401026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Tsigkas G, Apostolos A, Trigka A, Chlorogiannis D, Katsanos K, Toutouzas K, Alexopoulos D, Brilakis ES, Davlouros P. Very Short Versus Longer Dual Antiplatelet Treatment After Coronary Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2023; 23:35-46. [PMID: 36536171 PMCID: PMC9845152 DOI: 10.1007/s40256-022-00559-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Very short (≤ 3 months) duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (VSDAPT) has recently been proposed after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES). OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare very short versus > 3 months' duration of dual antiplatelet treatment (DAPT) in patients undergoing PCI with DES, focusing on ischemic and bleeding events. METHODS Three major databases (Medline, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Scopus) were screened for eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The primary endpoint of our meta-analysis was the incidence of net adverse clinical events (NACE), as defined per trial, while secondary endpoints were major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, stent thrombosis, repeat revascularization, and major bleeding. RESULTS We included eight RCTs with a total of 41,204 patients; 20,592 patients were allocated to VSDAPT and the remaining 20,612 patients were randomized to a longer DAPT period. The abbreviated regimen significantly reduced NACE (odds ratio [OR] 0.83, 95% confidence interval [Cl] 0.74-0.95) and major bleeding (OR 0.71, 95% Cl 0.61-0.82), without affecting mortality or ischemic events (stroke, myocardial infarction, revascularization, and stent thrombosis). CONCLUSIONS VSDAPT significantly decreased the odds of NACEs and major bleeding by 17% and 29%, respectively, without increasing ischemic events. Thus, VSDAPT could be well tolerated and feasible after PCI with DES. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION Open Science Framework (10.17605/OSF.IO/4H2JB) Very short-term DAPT significantly reduces NACE and major bleedings, without affecting mortality and ischemic events (MACE, MI, stroke, stent thrombosis and revascularization). CI confidence intervals, DAPT dual antiplatelet therapy, DES drug-eluting stents, MACE major adverse cardiovascular events, MI myocardial infarction, NACE net adverse clinical events, OR odds ratio, PCI percutaneous coronary interventions.
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- Grigorios Tsigkas
- grid.412458.eDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- grid.412458.eDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece ,grid.414122.00000 0004 0621 2899First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- grid.412458.eDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- grid.412458.eDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- grid.412458.eDepartment of Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- grid.414122.00000 0004 0621 2899First Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- grid.5216.00000 0001 2155 0800Second Department of Cardiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- grid.480845.50000 0004 0629 5065Minneapolis Heart Institute and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Minneapolis, MN USA
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- grid.412458.eDepartment of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Apostolos A, Trigka A, Chlorogiannis D, Vasilagkos G, Chamakioti M, Spyropoulou P, Karamasis G, Dimitriadis K, Moulias A, Katsanos K, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K, Alexopoulos D, Davlouros P, Tsigkas G. Thirty-days versus standard duration of dual antiplatelet treatment after percutaneous coronary interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background/Introduction
Abbreviation of duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) (one or three months) has been recently proposed, especially for high-bleeding risk patients, after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES).
Purpose
The purpose of the specific systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare 30-days versus longer duration (≥3 months) of DAPT in patients undergoing PCI with DES, focusing on ischemic and bleeding events.
Methods
Three databases were screened for eligible randomized-control trials. The primary endpoint was the incidence of net adverse clinical events (NACE), as they were defined in each trial. Secondary endpoints consisted of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infraction, stroke, stent-thrombosis, repeat revascularization and major bleeding.
Results
We included 4 RCTs with a total of 26,576 patients; 13,282 patients were grouped in 30-days DAPT, while the remaining 13,294 were allocated in longer period of DAPT. One-month of DAPT did not significantly reduce NACE (odds ratio [OR]: 0.87, 95% confidence intervals [Cl]: 0.74–1.03); however major bleedings were significantly reduced by 22% (OR: 0.78, 95% Cl: 0.65–0.94). Mortality or ischemic events (stroke, myocardial infraction, revascularization and stent thrombosis) were not affected.
Conclusions
Thirty-days DAPT did not significantly affect NACEs. However, odds of major bleedings were reduced significantly by 22%. Mortality and ischemic events did not differ between the two arms. Thus, 30-days DAPT could be considered as a safe and feasible after PCI with DES in selected patients, especially those in high-bleeding risk. Forthcoming RCTs could shed light on the optimal duration of DAPT.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- A Apostolos
- University Hospital of Patras, Department of Cardiology , Patras , Greece
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- University Hospital of Patras, Department of Cardiology , Patras , Greece
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- University Hospital of Patras, Department of Cardiology , Patras , Greece
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- University Hospital of Patras, Department of Cardiology , Patras , Greece
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- University Hospital of Patras, Department of Cardiology , Patras , Greece
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- University Hospital of Patras, Department of Cardiology , Patras , Greece
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- Attikon University Hospital, att , Athens , Greece
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- University Hospital of Patras, Department of Cardiology , Patras , Greece
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- University Hospital of Patras , Patras , Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital , Athens , Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital , Athens , Greece
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- University Hospital of Patras, Department of Cardiology , Patras , Greece
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- University Hospital of Patras, Department of Cardiology , Patras , Greece
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Drakopoulou M, Latsios G, Synetos A, Benetos G, Soulaidopoulos S, Oikonomou G, Apostolos A, Aggeli K, Lozos V, Lymperiadis D, Tsioufis K, Toutouzas K. Transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve replacement transeptally using a novel balloon-expandable device. J Card Surg 2022; 37:3376-3377. [PMID: 35949139 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We describe a patient with symptomatic severe mitral regurgitation, due to a failed 33-mm Epic (St. Jude Medical, St. Paul, MN) bioprosthetic heart valve surgically implanted 10-year before. For this specific purpose, we implanted a novel balloon-expandable transcatheter heart valve, the MyVal (Meril Life Science, Vapi, India). To the best of our knowledge, this is the second case describing the implantation of MyVal in a degenerative, surgically placed bioprosthesis.
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- Maria Drakopoulou
- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Apostolos A, Drakopoulou M, Trantalis G, Synetos Α, Oikonomou G, Karapanayiotides T, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. The management of patent foramen ovale in divers: where do we stand? Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2022; 15:17562864221103459. [PMID: 35837370 PMCID: PMC9274415 DOI: 10.1177/17562864221103459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Diving is a fascinating activity, but it does not come without any cost; decompression illness (DCI) is one of the most frequent diseases occurring in divers. Rapid surfacing after diving causes alveolar rupture and bubbles release, which enter in the systemic circulation and could embolize numerous organs and tissues. The presence of patent foramen ovale (PFO) contributes to the passage of venous gas bubbles into the arterial circulation, increasing the risk of complications related to DCI. The diagnosis is established with a detailed medical history, a comprehensive clinical evaluation, and a multimodal imaging approach. Although the percutaneous closure of PFO is ambiguous for divers, as a primary prevention strategy, transcatheter management is considered as beneficial for DCI recurrence prevention. The aim of this study is to introduce the basic principles of DCI, to review the pathophysiological connection between DCI and PFO, to highlight the risk factors and the optimal treatment, and, last but not least, to shed light on the role of closure as primary and secondary prevention.
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Professor of Cardiology, First Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 114 Vasilissis Sophias Avenue, Athens 115 27, Greece
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Apostolos A, Drakopoulou M, Oikonomou G, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. Prevention of Left Ventricle Thrombus Formation: Time for Action. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2022; 15:1284-1285. [PMID: 35738751 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.04.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Tsigkas G, Apostolos A, Davlouros P. Less Is More, But Not Always: Distal Transradial Access for Radial Artery Occlusion Prevention. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2022; 15:1202-1204. [PMID: 35583362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Grigorios Tsigkas
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece.
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Boulouta A, Aggeletopoulou I, Kanaloupitis S, Tsounis EP, Issaris V, Papantoniou K, Apostolos A, Tsaplaris P, Pastras P, Sotiropoulos C, Tsintoni A, Diamantopoulou G, Thomopoulos K, Michalaki M, Triantos C. The impact of metabolic health on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). A single center experience. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2022; 46:101896. [PMID: 35227957 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2022.101896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of patients' metabolic clinical and biochemical profile in NAFLD has not been extensively explored. AIMS The aim of the study was to assess the role of metabolic health in NAFLD patients and to examine liver disease progression in these populations. METHODS The medical charts of 569 patients diagnosed with fatty liver were thoroughly reviewed; 344 patients were excluded because of other chronic liver diseases. Metabolically healthy people were defined as those who met none of the following criteria: blood pressure ≥ 130/85 mmHg or under hypertension treatment, fasting glucose ≥ 100 mg/dl or under diabetes treatment, serum triglycerides > 150 mg/dl, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol <40/50 mg/dl for men/women. Study participants were followed-up over a median period of 22 months. RESULTS The present observational case-control study included 225 NAFLD patients; 14 (6.2%) were metabolically healthy. Metabolically healthy participants were younger (p = 0.006), had lower age at diagnosis (p = 0.002), lower levels of γ-GT (p = 0.013), fasting glucose (p <0.001) and triglycerides (p <0.001) and higher HDL-cholesterol (p = 0.005) compared to metabolically non-healthy. By the last follow up assessment, 8 metabolically healthy patients had developed dyslipidemia; 1 patient (14.4%) had presented liver disease progression compared to 8 patients (10.5%) from the unhealthy group (p = 0.567). In multivariate analysis, diabetes mellitus (p = 0.017) and hemoglobin levels (p = 0.009) were the sole independent predictors of disease progression. No significant difference was observed in liver disease progression-free survival rates among the two patient groups (p = 0.503). CONCLUSIONS Metabolically healthy NAFLD patients presented with a favorable biochemical profile; however, they were diagnosed with NAFLD at a younger age and the liver disease progression risk was similar to that of metabolically unhealthy patients. These findings suggest that metabolically healthy NAFLD may not constitute a benign condition and patients could potentially be at increased risk of metabolic syndrome and liver disease progression.
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- Anna Boulouta
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Patras 26504, Greece.
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Tsigkas G, Apostolos A, Aznaouridis K, Despotopoulos S, Chrysohoou C, Naka KK, Davlouros P. Real-world implementation of guidelines for heart failure management: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hellenic J Cardiol 2022; 66:72-79. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2022.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Tsigkas G, Papageorgiou A, Moulias A, Apostolos A, Kalogeropoulos AP, Davlouros P. Reply: Distal Transradial Access for Primary PCI in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2022; 15:795-796. [PMID: 35393114 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Apostolos A, Gregoriou S, Drakopoulou M, Trantalis G, Tsivgoulis G, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. Correspondence on "Nickels and tines: the myth of nickel allergy in intracranial stents" by Vanent et al. J Neurointerv Surg 2022; 14:1286-1287. [PMID: 35236768 DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2022-018823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Anastasios Apostolos
- First Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Andreas Sygros Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Attica, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, "Attikon" Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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Oikonomou G, Simopoulou C, Drakopoulou M, Synetos A, Latsios G, Stathogiannis K, Toskas P, Karmpalioti M, Apostolos A, Soulaidopoulos S, Toutouzas K, Tsioufis K. TAVI for low-flow, low-gradient severe aortic stenosis: impact on outcome. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Several factors have been identified as predictors of events after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) but the impact of transaortic flow (F) and mean transaortic gradient (MG) upon outcomes is controversial. This study aimed to clarify the prognostic role of low FL and low MG after TAVI.
Methods
Patients with severe and symptomatic aortic stenosis [effective orifice area (EOA) ≤1cm2], referred for TAVR at our institution were consecutively enrolled. Given the aim of this analysis, patients were divided according to F and MG into four groups: 1) LF-LG Patients with low flow (SVi <35ml/m2) and low mean gradient (MG <40mmHg), 2) NF-LG Patients with normal flow (SVi ≥35ml/m2) and low mean gradient (MG <40mmHg), 3) LF-HG Patients with low flow (SVi <35ml/m2) and high mean gradient (MG ≥40mmHg) and 4) NF-HG patients with normal flow (SVi ≥35ml/m2) and high mean gradient (MG ≥40mmHg). Prospectively collected demographic, laboratory and echocardiographic data were retrospectively analyzed. One-year outcomes were compared between the 4 groups of patients. Primary clinical endpoint was all-cause mortality at long term follow up, as defined by the criteria proposed by the Valve Academic Research Consortium2.
Results
In total 255 patients undergoing TAVI at our institution were included in our study: 35 (13.7%) patients with LF-LG, 17 (6.7%) with NF-LG, 108 (42.4%) with LF-HG and 95 (37.3%) with NF-HG. There was a statistically significant difference in gender distribution between the groups with most females being represented in the NF-HG group (64.2%) vs the LF-LG (31.4%), the NF-LG (47.1%) or the LF-HG group (50.9%) (p=0.008). Moreover, LF-LG patients were younger than NF-LG, LF-HG or NF-HG patients (ANOVA, p=0.037). There was a greater prevalence of prior myocardial infarction (MI) in the LF-LG group (34.5%) vs 20% in the NF-LG, 16.1% in the LF-HG and 20.2% in the NF-HG group (p=0.005). At 1 year follow up there were no statistically significant differences in major vascular complication, major bleeding complication or permanent pacemaker implantation rates between the groups, (all p>0.05). At a median follow up of 36 months IQR (17, 56) all-cause mortality was significantly higher in the LF-LG group as opposed to the NF-LG, LF-HG and NF-HG groups (77.41% vs 60% vs 55.67% vs 46.15% respectively, p=0.005). These results were confirmed by multivariate logistic regression analysis, as the combination of low flow and low mean gradient emerged as the strongest long term all cause mortality predictor (HR: 5.39, 95% confidence intervals: 1.72–16.83; p=0.004)
Conclusion
Combination of low flow and low mean transaortic gradient portends a worse prognosis after TAVI.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- G Oikonomou
- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Athens School of Medicine, 1st Department of Cardiology, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Karmpalioti M, Drakopoulou M, Oikonomou G, Simopoulou C, Soulaidopoulos S, Apostolos A, Toskas P, Stathogiannis K, Synetos A, Latsios G, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. Impact of significant preprocedural mitral regurgitation on mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is commonly encountered in patients with severe aortic stenosis scheduled for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The presence of significant pre-procedural MR, however, has not been accounted in pivotal trials of TAVI and data regarding its independent impact on outcome are contradictory.
Methods
Patients with severe and symptomatic aortic stenosis [effective orifice area (EOA) ≤1cm2] referred for TAVI at our institution were consecutively enrolled. Prospectively collected demographic, laboratory and echocardiographic data were retrospectively analysed. Patients were stratified into two groups according to MR severity: ≤ grade 1 were defined as non-significant and ≥ grade 2 as significant. Change in MR was determined by comparison between baseline and 30-day echocardiogram. Primary clinical endpoint was all-cause mortality, as defined by the criteria proposed by the Valve Academic Research Consortium2.
Results
A total of 331 consecutive patients were enrolled in the study: 247 (74.6%) had non-significant MR and 84 (25.4%) patients had significant MR at baseline. Patients with significant pre-procedural MR had lower baseline ejection fraction (47.7±10.4% versus 51.2±8.4%, p=0.002), higher pulmonary artery systolic pressure (52±14.3mmHg versus 42.5±11.1mmHg, p<0.0001) and higher rates of moderate or severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) (50% versus 19.4%) compared to patients with non-significant MR. Of all patients, mitral regurgitation improved in 9.5%, remained the same in 83.9%, and worsened in 6.6% 30 days after TAVR. In a multivariable analysis, pre-procedural TR severity was predictor of improved mitral regurgitation [OR 3.003,(95% CI 1.216–7.417, p=0.017)].
The primary clinical end point occurred in 44.7% of all patients during a follow-up period of 36.6.±25.9 months. Patients with significant pre-procedural MR had significantly higher rates of all-cause mortality compared to patients with non-significant (54.7% and 41.3%, respectively; log rank p=0.015). Performing a multivariable analysis demonstrated that preprocedural MR severity could independently predict cumulative mortality [OR 0.480, (95% CI 0.247–0.932, p=0.03)].
Conclusion
Significant pre-procedural MR is common in patients undergoing TAVI and is associated with increased all-cause mortality. TAVI is associated with a significant improvement in MR, especially in severe types. These data provide new insights in the crucial role of mitral regurgitation in the risk assessment of TAVI candidates.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Drakopoulou M, Karmpalioti M, Simopoulou C, Oikonomou G, Apostolos A, Toskas P, Soulaidopoulos S, Stathogiannis K, Synetos A, Latsios G, Tsioufis C, Toutouzas K. Effect of concomitant atrioventricular valve regurgitation on the outcome after transcatheter aortic-valve implantation. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Many patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) have concomitant mitral regurgitation (MR) of moderate grade or more. The impact of coexistent tricuspid regurgitation (TR) remains to be determined.
Methods
Patients with severe and symptomatic aortic stenosis [effective orifice area (EOA)≤1cm2] referred for TAVI at our institution were consecutively enrolled. Prospectively collected demographic, laboratory and echocardiographic data were retrospectively analysed. Patients were divided into 4 groups according to MR and TR severity pre-procedurally: no/mild MR and TR, moderate/severe MR, moderate/severe TR, moderate/severe MR and TR. Primary clinical endpoint was all-cause mortality, as defined by the criteria proposed by the Valve Academic Research Consortium2.
Results
A total of 244 consecutive patients were enrolled in the study: 148 (60.7%) patients no/mild MR and TR, 32 (13.1%) moderate/severe MR, 35 (14.3%) moderate/severe TR, 29 (11.9%) moderate/severe MR and TR pre-procedurally. There was significant difference in pre-procedural pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) among groups (no/mild MR and TR: 40.8±10 mmHg, moderate/severe MR: 46.6±11.2 mmHg, moderate/severe TR: 49.9±13mmHg, moderate/severe MR and TR: 59.8±15.2mmHg, p<0.0001). The Kaplan–Meier curves for 2 year mortality showed that the severity of TR was associated with poor survival. Interestingly, patients with moderate/severe MR and TR had the worse survival (no/mild MR and TR (91.2%), moderate/severe MR (78.1%), moderate/severe TR (62.9%), moderate/severe MR and TR (62.1%), p<0.0001).
Conclusion
The presence of concomitant moderate or severe mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation was associated with the higher mortality. This suggests that a thorough evaluation of the mechanisms underlying concomitant mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation should be performed to determine the best strategy for avoiding TAVI-related futility.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Tsigkas G, Apostolos A, Despotopoulos S, Vasilagkos G, Kallergis E, Leventopoulos G, Mplani V, Davlouros P. Heart failure and atrial fibrillation: new concepts in pathophysiology, management, and future directions. Heart Fail Rev 2021; 27:1201-1210. [PMID: 34218400 DOI: 10.1007/s10741-021-10133-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A bidirectional pathophysiological link connects heart failure and atrial fibrillation, creating a frequent and challenging comorbidity, which includes neurohormonal hyperactivation, fibrosis development, and electrophysiologic remodeling, while they share mutual risk factors. Management for these devastating comorbidities includes most of the established treatment measures for heart failure as well as rhythm or rate control and anticoagulation mostly for atrial fibrillation, which can be achieved with either pharmaceutical or non-pharmaceutical approaches. The current manuscript aims to review the existing literature regarding the underlying pathophysiology, to present the novel trends of treatment, and to predict the future perspective of these two linked diseases with the numerous unanswered questions.
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- Grigorios Tsigkas
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece.
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Tsigkas G, Apostolos A, Synetos A, Latsios G, Toutouzas K, Xenogiannis I, Hamilos M, Sianos G, Ziakas A, Tsiafoutis I, Koutouzis M, Toulgaridis F, Moulias A, Sideris A, Patsilinakos S, Kanakakis I, Zampakis P, Tsioufis K, Kochiadakis G, Alexopoulos D, Davlouros P, Kalogeropoulou C, Vasilagkos G, Koufou EE, Papanikolaou A, Spanou E, Gerakaris A, Chlorogiannis D, Spiropoulou P, Miliordos I, Benetos G, Pappas C, Argentos S, Skalidis E, Kladou E, Skiadas C, Karagiannidis E, Mylona S, Zacharoulis A, Pappas L, Mantis C, Fagrezos D, Manouvelou S, Sertedaki E. Computed tomoGRaphy guidEd invasivE Coronary angiography in patiEnts with a previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery trial (GREECE trial): Rationale and design of a multicenter, randomized control trial. Hellenic J Cardiol 2021; 62:470-472. [PMID: 33482363 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2021.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Grigorios Tsigkas
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece.
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- First Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Evaggelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Evaggelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, University of Athens, Alexandra General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- First Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Tsigkas G, Vasilagkos G, Apostolos A, Davlouros P. Coronary fistulae behind an abnormal electrocardiogram interpretation: an unexpected guest. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2020; 4:1-2. [PMID: 33629009 PMCID: PMC7891265 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytaa445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Grigorios Tsigkas
- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Rion, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Rion, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Rion, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Rion, Greece
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