A new non-invasive method for detection of local inflammation in atherosclerotic plaques: experimental application of microwave radiometry
K Toutouzas, H Grassos, A Synetos, M Drakopoulou… - Atherosclerosis, 2011 - Elsevier
Results Thermography was performed in 60 segments in each group, and we obtained 48
temperature differences in hypercholesterolemic rabbit aortas and 48 in the control rabbit …
temperature differences in hypercholesterolemic rabbit aortas and 48 in the control rabbit …
In vivo measurement of plaque neovascularisation and thermal heterogeneity in intermediate lesions of human carotid arteries
K Toutouzas, M Drakopoulou, C Aggeli, C Nikolaou… - Heart, 2012 - heart.bmj.com
Objectives Both neoangiogenesis and inflammation contribute in atherosclerosis
progression. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) provides visualisation of plaque …
progression. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) provides visualisation of plaque …
Exercise capacity and atrial fibrillation risk in 459,592 hypertensive US veterans: a cohort study
AE Pittaras, C Faselis, IBH Samuel, M Doumas… - Journal of the American …, 2022 - jacc.org
Background: To assess the association between exercise capacity and the risk of
developing atrial fibrillation (AF) in hypertensive US Veterans. Methods: We identified 459 …
developing atrial fibrillation (AF) in hypertensive US Veterans. Methods: We identified 459 …
Microwave radiometry for the detection of local inflammatory activation in carotid atherosclerotic plaques: A new non-invasive method
A Synetos, K Toutouzas, M Drakopoulou… - Journal of the American …, 2012 - jacc.org
Background Carotid artery plaques have increased density of inflammatory cells, mainly
macrophages producing increased thermal heterogeneity. Microwave radiometry (MR) is a …
macrophages producing increased thermal heterogeneity. Microwave radiometry (MR) is a …
EXERCISE CAPACITY AND ATRIAL FIBRILLATION RISK IN 459,592 HYPERTENSIVES: A COHORT STUDY
A Pittaras, C Faselis, IBH Samuel… - Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To assess the association between exercise capacity and the risk of developing
atrial fibrillation (AF) in hypertensive patients. Design and method: We identified 459,675 …
atrial fibrillation (AF) in hypertensive patients. Design and method: We identified 459,675 …
RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM INHIBITION, CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS AND MORTALITY RISK IN DIABETIC PATIENTS
A Pittaras, H Grassos, M Doumas, J Myers… - Journal of …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Objective: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have significantly higher risk of
cardiovascular events and mortality. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and …
cardiovascular events and mortality. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and …
BLOOD PRESSURE RESPONSE TO AN ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION AND 3 MINUTE OF TREADMILL TEST PREDICTS LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY IN …
A Pittaras, C Faselis, H Grassos… - Journal of …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
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A New Non-Invasive Method for the Detection of Local Inflammation Atherosclerotic Lesions: an Experimental Study with Microwave Radiometry
M Drakopoulou, K Toutouzas, C Nikoloaou… - 2011 - Am Heart Assoc
Background: The presence of inflammatory cells is considered a histological hallmark of
vulnerable atherosclerotic lesions. Intravascular thermography (IVT) is the only method …
vulnerable atherosclerotic lesions. Intravascular thermography (IVT) is the only method …
Bilateral Inflammation in Carotid Arteries in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease is Associated With Increased Rate of Cardiovascular Events
G Benetos, K Toutouzas, M Drakopoulou… - Circulation, 2014 - Am Heart Assoc
Background: The prognostic role of both local and systemic inflammation in coronary artery
disease (CAD) remains controversial. Microwave radiometry (MWR) is a new noninvasive …
disease (CAD) remains controversial. Microwave radiometry (MWR) is a new noninvasive …
Increased thermal heterogeneity in carotid arteries as a surrogate marker for coronary artery disease: first clinical application of microwave radiometry
M Drakopoulou, K Toutouzas, C Clonaris, C Aggeli… - 2011 - Am Heart Assoc
Background: Intima-media thickness (IMT) of carotid arteries is a well established method for
the prediction of cardiovascular events. However, age-related thickening not involving …
the prediction of cardiovascular events. However, age-related thickening not involving …