Publications by authors named "C Giannakoulas"
Objectives: The role of the novel adipokines, omentin-1 and chemerin, in coronary artery disease is still obscure. The present study analyzed the serum levels of omentin-1 and chemerin in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) as well as prospectively 6 months post-AMI.
Methods: Seventy-eight patients (63 men and 15 women) with first AMI were enrolled.
Introduction: Anaphylactic shock and pulmonary edema are unusual but life-threatening adverse reactions to drugs. We encountered a case of serious anaphylactic shock and acute pulmonary edema caused by a single oral intake of acetazolamide, a frequently used medication by several medical specialties especially in ophthalmology.
Case Presentation: An 80-year-old female was admitted to our emergency Coronary Unit presenting symptoms and signs of shock with acute pulmonary edema.