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Ketone Bodies and Cardiovascular Disease: An Alternate Fuel Source to the Rescue by Manolis, Antonis S, Manolis, Theodora A, Manolis, Antonis A

“…The increased metabolic activity of the heart as a pump involves a high demand of mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production for its mechanical and…”
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Neurohumoral Activation in Heart Failure by Manolis, Antonis A, Manolis, Theodora A, Manolis, Antonis S

“…In patients with heart failure (HF), the neuroendocrine systems of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and…”
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The role of the autonomic nervous system in cardiac arrhythmias: The neuro-cardiac axis, more foe than friend? by Manolis, Antonis A., Manolis, Theodora A., Apostolopoulos, Evdoxia J., Apostolaki, Naomi E., Melita, Helen, Manolis, Antonis S.

“…The autonomic nervous system (ANS) with its two limbs, the sympathetic (SNS) and parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS), plays a critical role in the modulation…”
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Subclinical thyroid dysfunction and cardiovascular consequences: An alarming wake-up call? by Manolis, Antonis A., Manolis, Theodora A., Melita, Helen, Manolis, Antonis S.

“…Subclinical thyroid dysfunction (STD), presenting as subclinical hypothyroidism (SHypo) or subclinical hyperthyroidism (SHyper), defined as abnormal serum…”
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Colchicine Treatment for the Prevention of Bare-Metal Stent Restenosis in Diabetic Patients by Deftereos, Spyridon, MD, Giannopoulos, Georgios, MD, Raisakis, Konstantinos, MD, Kossyvakis, Charalambos, MD, Kaoukis, Andreas, MD, Panagopoulou, Vasiliki, MD, Driva, Metaxia, MD, Hahalis, George, MD, Pyrgakis, Vlasios, MD, Alexopoulos, Dimitrios, MD, Manolis, Antonis S., MD, Stefanadis, Christodoulos, MD, Cleman, Michael W., MD

“…Objectives This study sought to test the hypothesis that colchicine treatment after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can lead to a decrease in in-stent…”
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Lipoprotein(a) and Cardiovascular Disease: A Missing Link for Premature Atherosclerotic Heart Disease and/or Residual Risk by Melita, Helen, Manolis, Antonis A., Manolis, Theodora A., Manolis, Antonis S.

“…Lipoprotein(a) or lipoprotein "little a" [Lp(a)] is an under-recognized causal risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD), including coronary…”
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Is Atherothromboaspiration a Possible Solution for the Prevention of No-Reflow Phenomenon in Acute Coronary Syndromes? Single Centre Experience and Review of the Literature by Manolis, Antonis S

“…Intracoronary thrombus in acute Myocardial Infarction (MI) confers higher rates of no-reflow with attendant adverse consequences. Earlier…”
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Neuropsychiatric disorders in patients with heart failure: not to be ignored by Manolis, Theodora A., Manolis, Antonis A., Melita, Helen, Manolis, Antonis S.

“…Among various neuropsychiatric disorders, depression and anxiety are commonly encountered in patients with heart failure (HF), reported in ≥ 50% of patients…”
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Diet and Sudden Death: How to Reduce the Risk by Manolis, Antonis S, Manolis, Theodora A, Manolis, Antonis A, Melita, Helen

“…In addition to the association of dietary patterns, specific foods and nutrients with several diseases, including cardiovascular disease and mortality, there…”
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Patients with Polyvascular Disease: A Very High-risk Group by Manolis, Antonis A, Manolis, Theodora A, Manolis, Antonis S

“…Polyvascular disease (PolyvascDis) with atherosclerosis occurring in >2 vascular beds (coronary, carotid, aortic, visceral and/or peripheral arteries) is…”
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Renoprotective Effect of Remote Ischemic Post-Conditioning by Intermittent Balloon Inflations in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Deftereos, Spyridon, MD, Giannopoulos, Georgios, MD, Tzalamouras, Vasileios, MD, Raisakis, Konstantinos, MD, Kossyvakis, Charalambos, MD, Kaoukis, Andreas, MD, Panagopoulou, Vasiliki, MD, Karageorgiou, Sofia, Avramides, Dimitrios, MD, Toutouzas, Konstantinos, MD, Hahalis, George, MD, Pyrgakis, Vlassios, MD, Manolis, Antonis S., MD, Alexopoulos, Dimitrios, MD, Stefanadis, Christodoulos, MD, Cleman, Michael W., MD

“…Objectives The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of remote ischemic post-conditioning (RIPC) by repeated intermittent balloon inflations in…”
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“Real life” longevity of implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator devices by Manolis, Antonis S., Maounis, Themistoklis, Koulouris, Spyridon, Vassilikos, Vassilios

“…Background Manufacturers of implantable cardioverter‐defibrillators (ICDs) promise a 5‐ to 9‐year projected longevity; however, real‐life data indicate…”
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Exercise and Arrhythmias: A Double-Edged Sword by MANOLIS, ANTONIS S., MANOLIS, ANTONIS A.

“…Ample evidence indicates that moderate regular exercise is beneficial for both normal individuals and patients with cardiovascular (CV) disease. However,…”
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Colchicine for prevention of atrial fibrillation recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation: Mid-term efficacy and effect on quality of life by Deftereos, Spyridon, MD, Giannopoulos, Georgios, MD, Efremidis, Michael, MD, Kossyvakis, Charalampos, MD, Katsivas, Apostolos, MD, Panagopoulou, Vasiliki, MD, Papadimitriou, Charalampos, MD, Karageorgiou, Sofia, MEd, Doudoumis, Konstantinos, Raisakis, Konstantinos, MD, Kaoukis, Andreas, MD, Alexopoulos, Dimitrios, MD, Manolis, Antonis S., MD, FHRS, Stefanadis, Christodoulos, MD, Cleman, Michael W., MD

“…Background Our group previously showed that colchicine treatment is associated with decreased early recurrence rate after ablation for atrial fibrillation…”
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Cardiovascular Disease in Antiphospholipid Syndrome by Polytarchou, Kali, Varvarousis, Dimitrios, Manolis, Antonis S

“…Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by venous, arterial or microvascular thrombosis or obstetric events in the…”
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Cardio-Rheumatology: Two Collaborating Disciplines to Deal with the Enhanced Cardiovascular Risk in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases by Manolis, Antonis S, Tzioufas, Athanasios G

“…In Part 1 of this Thematic Issue entitled "Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases and Cardiology", a panel of specialists and experts in cardiology,…”
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Transseptal Access to the Left Atrium: Tips and Tricks to Keep it Safe Derived from Single Operator Experience and Review of the Literature by Manolis, Antonis S

“…Background: Transseptal puncture (TSP) remains a demanding procedural step in accessing the left atrium with inherent risks and safety concerns, mostly related…”
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Cardio-Rheumatology: Cardiovascular Complications in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases / Is Inflammation the Common Link and Target? by Manolis, Antonis S, Tzioufas, Athanasios G

“…In the current Thematic Issue of Current Vascular Pharmacology (CVP), entitled "Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases and Cardiology", presented in two parts,…”
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Cannabis Associated "High" Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality: Marijuana Smoke Like Tobacco Smoke? A Déjà Vu/Déjà Vécu Story? by Manolis, Theodora A, Manolis, Antonis A, Manolis, Antonis S

“…Cannabis use has increased over the past several years as some countries have legalized its use for the treatment of certain medical conditions and/or for…”
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COVID-19 infection and body weight: A deleterious liaison in a J-curve relationship by Manolis, Antonis S., Manolis, Antonis A., Manolis, Theodora A., Apostolaki, Naomi E., Melita, Helen

“…•Overweight and obesity increase risk in COVID-19 patients by reducing cardiorespiratory reserve and enhancing immune dysregulation.•Visceral obesity promotes…”
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