Exploring the impact of metabolic comorbidities on epicardial adipose tissue in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Authors: Nassiba Menghoum, Maria Chiara Badii, Martin Leroy, Marie Parra, Clotilde Roy, Sibille Lejeune, David Vancraeynest, Agnes Pasquet, Dulce Brito, Barbara Casadei, Christophe Depoix, Gerasimos Filippatos, Damien Gruson, Frank Edelmann, Vanessa M. Ferreira, Renaud Lhommel, Masliza Mahmod, Stefan Neubauer, Alexandre Persu, Stefan Piechnik, Kristian Hellenkamp, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Bartosz Krakowiak, Burkert Pieske, Elisabeth Pieske-Kraigher, Fausto Pinto, Piotr Ponikowski, Michele Senni, Jean-Noël Trochu, Nancy Van Overstraeten, Rolf Wachter, Bernhard L. Gerber, Jean-Luc Balligand, Christophe Beauloye, Anne-Catherine Pouleur

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-17 (2025)

Subject Terms: Epicardial adipose tissue, Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolic syndrome, Inflammation, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1475-2840

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The implementation of speckle tracking echocardiography for cardiac resynchronization therapy optimisation. A rotational myocardial mechanics interpretation

Authors: Alexandros Stefanidis, Paraskevi Korlou, Panagiotis Margos, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Ioannis Paraskevaidis, Konstantinos Gatzoulis, Evmorfia Aivalioti, Konstantinos Kostopoulos

Source: Echo Research and Practice, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2024)

Subject Terms: Resynchronization therapy, Rotational mechanics, Speckle tracking echocardiography, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2055-0464

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Effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan or Enalapril on Left Ventricular Function in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies Treated With Bone Marrow Transplantation

Authors: Konstantinos Katogiannis, MD, PhD, Ignatios Ikonomidis, MD, PhD, Dimitrios Farmakis, MD, PhD, John Thymis, MD, PhD, Maria Stamouli, MD, PhD, Georgia Aggeliki Koliou, MSc, George Makavos, MD, PhD, Damianos Tsilivarakis, MD, Dionisios Vythoulkas, PhD, Panagiotis Tsirigotis, MD, PhD

Source: JACC: Advances, Vol 4, Iss 3, Pp 101628- (2025)

Subject Terms: bone marrow transplantation, cardioprotective treatment, cardiotoxicity, global longitudinal strain, myocardial work, sacubitril/valsartan, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701, Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid, RC86-88.9

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772963X25000456; https://doaj.org/toc/2772-963X

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Six-month supplementation with high dose coenzyme Q10 improves liver steatosis, endothelial, vascular and myocardial function in patients with metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Authors: Emmanouil Vrentzos, Ignatios Ikonomidis, George Pavlidis, Konstantinos Katogiannis, Emmanouil Korakas, Aikaterini Kountouri, Loukia Pliouta, Eleni Michalopoulou, Emilia Pelekanou, Dimitrios Boumpas, Vaia Lambadiari

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2024)

Subject Terms: Coenzyme Q10, MASLD, NAFLD, Liver steatosis, Cardiovascular diagnostic techniques, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Investigation of the Potential Association Between Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score and Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors: Chrysa Agapitou, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, Effie G. Papageorgiou, Panagiotis Theodossiadis, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Vaia Lambadiari, Irini Chatziralli

Source: Biomedicines, Vol 13, Iss 3, p 633 (2025)

Subject Terms: diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular risk, diabetes, retina, prevention, Biology (General), QH301-705.5

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/13/3/633; https://doaj.org/toc/2227-9059

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Cardioprotective potential of oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, oleocanthal and their combination: Unravelling complementary effects on acute myocardial infarction and metabolic syndrome

Authors: Andriana Christodoulou, Panagiota-Efstathia Nikolaou, Lydia Symeonidi, Konstantinos Katogiannis, Louisa Pechlivani, Theodora Nikou, Aimilia Varela, Christina Chania, Stelios Zerikiotis, Panagiotis Efentakis, Dimitris Vlachodimitropoulos, Nikolaos Katsoulas, Anna Agapaki, Costantinos Dimitriou, Maria Tsoumani, Nikolaos Kostomitsopoulos, Constantinos H. Davos, Alexios Leandros Skaltsounis, Alexandros Tselepis, Maria Halabalaki, Ioulia Tseti, Efstathios K. Iliodromitis, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Ioanna Andreadou

Source: Redox Biology, Vol 76, Iss , Pp 103311- (2024)

Subject Terms: Cardiometabolic syndrome, Ischemia-reperfusion injury, Oleuropein, Hydroxytyrosol, Oleocanthal, Oleanolic acid, Medicine (General), R5-920, Biology (General), QH301-705.5

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213231724002891; https://doaj.org/toc/2213-2317

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Predictive Value of N-Terminal Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide for Short-Term Outcome of Cardioversion in Patients with First-Diagnosed or Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Presenting to the Emergency Department

Authors: Antonios Diakantonis, Christos Verras, Sofia Bezati, Vasiliki Bistola, Ioannis Ventoulis, Maria Velliou, Antonios Boultadakis, Ignatios Ikonomidis, John T. Parissis, Effie Polyzogopoulou

Source: Biomedicines, Vol 12, Iss 12, p 2895 (2024)

Subject Terms: NT-proBNP, atrial fibrillation, cardioversion, emergency department, Biology (General), QH301-705.5

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/12/2895; https://doaj.org/toc/2227-9059

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Association Between Plasma ADAMTS-7 Levels and Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Authors: Asimina Ganotopoulou, Emmanouil Korakas, Loukia Pliouta, Aikaterini Kountouri, Sotirios Pililis, Stamatios Lampsas, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Loukianos S. Rallidis, Athanasia Papazafiropoulou, Andreas Melidonis, Vaia Lambadiari

Source: Medicina, Vol 60, Iss 12, p 1981 (2024)

Subject Terms: biomarkers, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, ADAMTS-7, metalloproteinases, atherosclerosis, Medicine (General), R5-920

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/12/1981; https://doaj.org/toc/1010-660X; https://doaj.org/toc/1648-9144

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Retinal Microvascular Changes in Association with Endothelial Glycocalyx Damage and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors: Konstantinos Pappelis, Alexia Risi-Koziona, Chrysa Agapitou, Emmanouil Korakas, John Thymis, George Pavlidis, Stamatios Lampsas, Aikaterini Kountouri, Loukia Pliouta, Ilias Georgalas, Panagiotis Theodossiadis, Vaia Lambadiari, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Irini Chatziralli

Source: Biomedicines, Vol 12, Iss 11, p 2564 (2024)

Subject Terms: arterial stiffness, endothelial dysfunction, retinal vein occlusion, OCT-A, cardiovascular, Biology (General), QH301-705.5

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/11/2564; https://doaj.org/toc/2227-9059

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The Cardiometabolic Risk in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Treatment

Authors: Sotirios Pililis, Stamatios Lampsas, Aikaterini Kountouri, Loukia Pliouta, Emmanouil Korakas, Sarantis Livadas, John Thymis, Melpomeni Peppa, Sophia Kalantaridou, Evangelos Oikonomou, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Vaia Lambadiari

Source: Medicina, Vol 60, Iss 10, p 1656 (2024)

Subject Terms: polycystic ovarian syndrome, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, treatment, risk factors, Medicine (General), R5-920

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The added value of three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography in mitral annular disjunction: a case report

Authors: Konstantinos Papadopoulos, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Mani A. Vannan

Source: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, Vol 11 (2024)

Subject Terms: MAD syndrome, 4D strain, 3D echocardiography, arrhythmic mitral valve prolapse, case report, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2024.1366444/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2297-055X

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Peak exercise myocardial deformation indices during cardiopulmonary exercise testing are associated with exercise capacity and ventilatory efficiency in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

Authors: Helen Triantafyllidi, Dionyssia Birmpa, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Dimitrios Benas, George Makavos, Dennis V. Cokkinos, Filippos Triposkiadis, Efstathios K. Iliodromitis

Source: Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, Vol 70, Iss , Pp 28-35 (2023)

Subject Terms: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET), left ventricular myocardial deformation indices, global longitudinal strain (GLS), left ventricular strain rate at systole (LSRS), Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S110996662200183X; https://doaj.org/toc/1109-9666

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The effects of ischaemic conditioning on lung ischaemia–reperfusion injury

Authors: Dimitrios Vlastos, Mohamed Zeinah, George Ninkovic-Hall, Stefanos Vlachos, Agni Salem, Athanasios Asonitis, Hemangi Chavan, Lazaros Kalampalikis, Abdullah Al Shammari, José María Alvarez Gallesio, Aina Pons, Ioanna Andreadou, Ignatios Ikonomidis

Source: Respiratory Research, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2022)

Subject Terms: Lung ischaemia–reperfusion, Ischaemic conditioning, Ischaemia–reperfusion injury, Acute lung injury, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Diseases of the respiratory system, RC705-779

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1465-993X

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Fagerstrom score predicts smoking status six months after hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction: a prospective study

Authors: Ignatios Ikonomidis, John Thymis, Kallirhoe Kourea, Gavriella Kostelli, Antria Neocleous, Konstantinos Katogiannis, George Makavos, Eftihia Polyzogopoulou, Panagiotis Plotas, Vaia Lambadiari, John Parissis

Source: Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, Vol 67, Iss , Pp 28-35 (2022)

Subject Terms: Smoking, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), Fagerstrom score, smoking cessation program, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1109966622000690; https://doaj.org/toc/1109-9666

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Effects of Liraglutide, Empagliflozin and Their Combination on Left Atrial Strain and Arterial Function

Authors: Konstantinos Katogiannis, John Thymis, Foteini Kousathana, George Pavlidis, Emmanouil Korakas, Aikaterini Kountouri, Konstantinos Balampanis, Vasiliki Prentza, Gavriella Kostelli, Helen Michalopoulou, Damianos Tsilivarakis, Vaia Lambadiari, Ignatios Ikonomidis

Source: Medicina, Vol 60, Iss 3, p 395 (2024)

Subject Terms: speckle tracking echocardiography, left atrium, Diabetes mellitus, SGLT-2i, GLPI-1RA, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, Medicine (General), R5-920

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/395; https://doaj.org/toc/1010-660X; https://doaj.org/toc/1648-9144

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Updated knowledge and practical implementations of stress echocardiography in ischemic and non-ischemic cardiac diseases: An expert consensus of the Working Group of Echocardiography of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology

Authors: Nikolaos P.E. Kadoglou, Constantinos H. Papadopoulos, Konstantinos G. Papadopoulos, Stefanos Karagiannis, Ilias Karabinos, Savvas Loizos, Anastasios Theodosis-Georgilas, Konstantina Aggeli, Kalliopi Keramida, Dimitrios Klettas, Stavros Kounas, George Makavos, Ilias Ninios, Ioannis Ntalas, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Vasilios Sahpekidis, Alexandros Stefanidis, Theodora Zaglavara, George Athanasopoulos, George Karatasakis, Stamatios Kyrzopoulos, Nikos Kouris, Alexandros Patrianakos, Ioannis Paraskevaidis, Loukianos Rallidis, Konstantinos Savvatis, Dimitrios Tsiapras, Petros Nihoyannopoulos

Source: Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, Vol 64, Iss , Pp 30-57 (2022)

Subject Terms: Stress echocardiography, Coronary artery disease, Nonischemic disease, Cardiac valves, Cardiomyopathy, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1109966621001482; https://doaj.org/toc/1109-9666

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The prognostic role of RBP-4 and adiponectin in patients with peripheral arterial disease undergoing lower limb endovascular revascularization

Authors: Nikolaos P. E. Kadoglou, Emmanouil Korakas, Christos Karkos, Eirini Maratou, Ioannis Kanonidis, Panagiotis Plotas, Nikolaos Papanas, Paraskevi Moutsatsou, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Vaia Lambadiari

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)

Subject Terms: RBP4, Adiponectin, Peripheral artery disease, MACE, Inflammation, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1475-2840

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High take off left main coronary artery accompanied by multicryptic left ventricle myocardium detected by cardiac computerized tomography in a young male: case report

Authors: Özge Ozden Tok, Ignatios Ikonomidis, Konstantinos Papadopoulos, Ömer Göktekin, Gülsüm Bingöl, Giovanni Di Salvo

Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2021)

Subject Terms: Left ventricular crypts, High take-off coronary arteries, Cardiac CT, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1471-2261

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Differential effects of heat-not-burn and conventional cigarettes on coronary flow, myocardial and vascular function

Authors: Ignatios Ikonomidis, Dimitrios Vlastos, Gavriela Kostelli, Kallirhoe Kourea, Konstantinos Katogiannis, Maria Tsoumani, John Parissis, Ioanna Andreadou, Dimitrios Alexopoulos

Source: Scientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)

Subject Terms: Medicine, Science

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322

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Hypertension‐mediated organ damage regression associates with blood pressure variability improvement three years after successful treatment initiation in essential hypertension

Authors: Helen Triantafyllidi, Dimitrios Benas, Antonios Schoinas, Dionyssia Birmpa, Paraskevi Trivilou, Efthimia Varytimiadi, Dimitrios Voutsinos, Ignatios Ikonomidis

Source: The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, Vol 23, Iss 6, Pp 1150-1158 (2021)

Subject Terms: 24 h ambulatory blood pressure measurement, arterial hypertension, blood pressure variability, hypertension‐mediated organ damage, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, RC666-701

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/1524-6175; https://doaj.org/toc/1751-7176

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