Conversion of Propranolol to Carvedilol Improves Renal Perfusion and Outcome in Patients With Cirrhosis and Ascites.
Kalambokis GN, Christaki M, Tsiakas I, Despotis G, Fillipas-Ntekouan S, Fotopoulos A, Tsiouris S, Xourgia X, Lakkas L, Pappas K, Michalis LK, Sergianiti F, Baltayiannis G, Christodoulou D, Koustousi C, Aggelis N, Milionis H.J Clin Gastroenterol. 2021 Sep 1;55(8):721-729. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000001431.PMID: 32991355 Clinical Trial.
 
 
 
Infection of cardiac prosthetic valves and implantable electronic devices: early diagnosis and treatment.
Lakkas L, Serim BD, Fotopoulos A, Iakovou I, Doumas A, Korkmaz U, Michalis LK, Sioka C.Acta Cardiol. 2021 Aug;76(6):569-575. doi: 10.1080/00015385.2020.1761594. Epub 2020 May 14.PMID: 32406333
 
 
 
A Machine Learning Approach for Chronic Heart Failure Diagnosis.
Plati DK, Tripoliti EE, Bechlioulis A, Rammos A, Dimou I, Lakkas L, Watson C, McDonald K, Ledwidge M, Pharithi R, Gallagher J, Michalis LK, Goletsis Y, Naka KK, Fotiadis DI.Diagnostics (Basel). 2021 Oct 10;11(10):1863. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics11101863.PMID: 34679561 Free PMC article.
 
 
 
Myocardial strain indices and coronary flow reserve are only mildly affected in healthy hypertensive patients.
Evangelou D, Bechlioulis A, Tzeltzes G, Lakkas L, Theodorou I, Kalaitzidis R, Dounousi E, Michalis LK, Naka KK.Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2021 Jan;37(1):69-79. doi: 10.1007/s10554-020-01947-w. Epub 2020 Jul 30.PMID: 32734496
 
 
 
Coronary microcirculation and left ventricular diastolic function: comparison between patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Gkirdis I, Naka KK, Lakkas L, Manolakaki P, Duni A, Koulousios K, Kalaitzidis R, Dounousi E, Michalis LK, Katsouras CS.J Echocardiogr. 2021 Jun;19(2):103-112. doi: 10.1007/s12574-020-00493-7. Epub 2020 Sep 26.PMID: 32979192
 
 
 
Exercise-mediated adaptations in vascular function and structure: Beneficial effects in coronary artery disease.
Sakellariou XM, Papafaklis MI, Domouzoglou EM, Katsouras CS, Michalis LK, Naka KK.World J Cardiol. 2021 Sep 26;13(9):399-415. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i9.399.PMID: 34621486 Free PMC article. Review.
 
 
 
Salivary Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Therapy Monitoring in Patients with Heart Failure. A Systematic Review.
Rammos A, Bechlioulis A, Kalogeras P, Tripoliti EE, Goletsis Y, Kalivi A, Blathra E, Salvo P, Trivella MG, Lomonaco T, Fuoco R, Bellagambi F, Watson CJ, Errachid A, Fotiadis DI, Michalis LK, Naka KK.Diagnostics (Basel). 2021 May 2;11(5):824. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics11050824.PMID: 34063278 Free PMC article. Review.
 
 
 
Greater decline of acute stroke admissions compared with acute coronary syndromes during COVID-19 outbreak in Greece: Cerebro/cardiovascular implications amidst a second wave surge.
Katsouras C, Karapanayiotides T, Papafaklis M, Giannopoulos S, Ziakas A, Sianos G, Papagiannopoulou G, Koutroulou I, Varytimiadi E, Kosmidou M, Naka K, Michalis LK, Tsivgoulis G.Eur J Neurol. 2021 Oct;28(10):3452-3455. doi: 10.1111/ene.14666. Epub 2020 Dec 27.PMID: 33290619
 
 
 
A single center experience of rapid aspirin desensitization in acute coronary syndrome patients.
Vlachos C, Alexis I, Moulias C, Rammos A, Lakkas L, Gavriil S, Michalis LK, Bassukas ID.Hellenic J Cardiol. 2021 Jul 23:S1109-9666(21)00145-7. doi: 10.1016/j.hjc.2021.07.003. Online ahead of print.PMID: 34311102 Free article. No abstract available.
 
 
 
SmartFFR, a New Functional Index of Coronary Stenosis: Comparison With Invasive FFR Data.
Siogkas PK, Lakkas L, Sakellarios AI, Rigas G, Kyriakidis S, Stefanou KA, Anagnostopoulos CD, Clemente A, Rocchiccioli S, Pelosi G, Parodi O, Papafaklis MI, Naka KK, Michalis LK, Neglia D, Fotiadis DI.Front Cardiovasc Med. 2021 Aug 17;8:714471. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.714471. eCollection 2021.
 
 
 
Persistent decline of hospitalizations for acute stroke and acute coronary syndrome during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Greece: collateral damage unaffected.
Katsouras C, Tsivgoulis G, Papafaklis M, Karapanayiotides T, Alexopoulos D, Ntais E, Papagiannopoulou G, Koutroulou I, Ziakas A, Sianos G, Kouparanis A, Trivilou P, Ballas C, Samara I, Kosmidou M, Palaiodimou L, Grigoriadis N, Michalis LK, Giannopoulos S.Ther Adv Neurol Disord. 2021 Jul 7;14:17562864211029540. doi: 10.1177/17562864211029540. eCollection 2021.PMID: 34285718 Free PMC article.