Publications by authors named "A C Papageorgiou"
Esophageal injury is a serious complication following atrial fibrillation catheter ablation procedures. It may manifest as atrio-esophageal fistula, pericardio-esophageal fistula (PEF), or restricted perforation, with high mortality rate if left unoperated. Chest computed tomography with intravenous contrast is the mainstay of diagnosis; however, a definite imaging diagnosis is often delayed and may worsen patient outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Distal radial artery access (DRA) has been emerged as an alternative for conventional transradial arterial access. While palpation of radial artery is mandatory prior coronary angiography, it remains unknown the clinical impact of palpation in DRA success. Aim of our study is to explore whether the palpability of distal radial artery is linked with higher rates of successful arterial access.
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- * Results show that COVID-19 patients had a significantly lower LnRHI two months after discharge compared to matched controls, indicating persistent endothelial dysfunction.
- * The study found that a high percentage of COVID-19 patients exhibited endothelial dysfunction during hospitalization and at six months later, but there were no significant differences in thrombotic events, cardiovascular complications, or mortality between the two groups.
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- Mitochondria are essential for ATP production and energy needs, particularly in cardiac cells that require a lot of energy, making their function crucial for heart health.
- Mitochondrial DNA mutations can disrupt energy production, leading to cardiac dysfunction, and this study aimed to explore the link between these mutations and cardiovascular disease in patients.
- The research identified specific mutations in the mitochondrial DNA of patients undergoing bypass surgery, which may help clarify how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to coronary artery disease.
Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Access Using a Micropuncture Needle Versus Conventional Cephalic Venous Access for Implantation of Cardiac Devices: A Single-Center Randomized Trial.
J Pers Med
October 2024
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- Ultrasound-guided axillary (USAX) vein puncture is a newer technique for accessing veins during cardiac device implantation but is underused due to a lack of familiarity among operators.
- A study compared USAX with traditional cephalic vein access in 114 patients, focusing on successful lead placement and procedure-related metrics.
- Results showed USAX had a higher success rate, shorter procedure time, and less pain compared to the cephalic method, with similar complication rates overall.