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Salt sensitivity and hypertension by Balafa, Olga, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G.

“…Salt sensitivity refers to the physiological trait present in mammals, including humans, by which the blood pressure (BP) of some members of the population…”
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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Kidney Diseases: A Clinical Perspective by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

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Interplay between metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and chronic kidney disease: Epidemiology, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and treatment considerations by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…The recently proposed nomenclature change from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has resulted…”
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Prognostic Significance of Risk Factors and Biomarkers in Patients Hospitalized for Cardiorenal Syndromes: A Pilot Study by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Nakas, Nikos, Kotsakis, Athanasios, Kranidis, Athanasios, Makryniotou, Ioanna, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…Cardiorenal syndromes (CRS), involving the heart-kidney cross-talk and the activation of neurohumoral and inflammatory pathways, are an entity characterized by…”
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The Role of Melatonin in Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Associated Risk Factors: A New Tool in Our Arsenal? by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…The increasing incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as a consequence of the high prevalence of arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM),…”
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Should we need more sensitive early diagnostic markers in children with congenital solitary functioning kidneys? by Kalaitzidis, Rigas

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Dyslipidemia in Chronic Kidney Disease: Contemporary Concepts and Future Therapeutic Perspectives by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Koukoulaki, Maria, Vlachopanos, Georgios, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasingly prevalent disease state met with great morbidity and mortality primarily resulting from the high incidence of…”
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Trimethylamine N-Oxide Levels in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents an entity with an increasing prevalence which is characterized by significant hepatic and extrahepatic…”
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Novel therapeutic approaches in the management of chronic kidney disease: a narrative review by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G.

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a pathologic entity with constantly rising incidence and high rates of morbidity and mortality, which are associated with…”
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Hypertension is the crucial link between obstructive sleep apnea and arterial stiffness by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G.

“…[...]the prognostic value of the markers mentioned above may differ significantly. 7,8 Despite these marker-related limitations, the supported hypothesis has…”
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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in Newly Diagnosed, Treatment-Naive Hypertensive Patients and Its Association with Cardiorenal Risk Markers by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Tsimihodimos, Vasilis, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…Patients with arterial hypertension frequently present with comorbidities that are associated with increased cardiorenal risk, such as metabolic…”
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COVID-19 and Kidney Disease: A Clinical Perspective by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus- 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has caused a global pandemic with high morbidity…”
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Tadalafil in patients on antihypertensive medications: Does safety remain an issue? by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Nakas, Nikos, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G.

“…Other than its detrimental role in the quality of life of male individuals, ED is widely regarded as a risk factor associated with cardiovascular morbidity and…”
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Treatment of Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease by Kalaitzidis, Rigas G., Elisaf, Moses S.

“…Purpose of Review Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a worldwide epidemic. Hypertension commonly coexists with CKD and its prevalence is…”
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Oxidative Stress Management in Cardiorenal Diseases: Focus on Novel Antidiabetic Agents, Finerenone, and Melatonin by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…Oxidative stress is characterized by excessive production of reactive oxygen species together with exhausted antioxidant defenses. This constitutes a main…”
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Cardiorenal syndrome and iron supplementation—more benefits than risks: a narrative review by Doumani, Georgia, Spanos, Georgios, Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G.

“…Intravenous iron administration has emerged as a crucial intervention for managing patients with cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) and iron deficiency, with or…”
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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017–2020: Epidemiology, Clinical Correlates, and the Role of Diagnostic Scores by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…The recent establishment of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has led to a reevaluation of its epidemiology, diagnosis, and clinical…”
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Endothelial Dysfunction in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Nakas, Nikolaos, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…Individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are characterized by increased cardiovascular risk. Endothelial dysfunction, a mechanism implicated…”
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Overview of infections as an etiologic factor and complication in patients with vasculitides by Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vordoni, Aikaterini, Koukoulaki, Maria, Vlachopanos, Georgios, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G.

“…Vasculitides, a form of inflammatory autoimmune disease targeting the vessels, constitute an entity with significant morbidity and mortality. Infections have…”
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Metformin-associated lactic acidosis and acute kidney injury in the era of COVID-19 by Vordoni, Aikaterini, Theofilis, Panagiotis, Vlachopanos, Georgios, Koukoulaki, Maria, Kalaitzidis, Rigas G

“…COVID-19, provoked by SARS-CoV-2, constitutes a global health issue with high rates of mortality. The presence of diabetes mellitus is associated with severe…”
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