Publications by authors named "Fotios Kakargias"

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a standard variant that is present in 25% of the whole adult population. In a certain population, PFO can lead to cerebrovascular accidents. Mechanism of cerebrovascular accidents can be by paradoxical embolization from the right circulation or in situ thrombosis.

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  • * It can result in serious health issues, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility, and may be connected to cervical cancer, especially when someone also has HPV.
  • * The study aims to find out if Chlamydia increases the risk of cervical cancer and if treating it better could help reduce cancer cases, since cervical cancer is a major cause of death for women around the world.
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Background: Although frequently considered a benign condition, new evidence has shown that mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is associated with complex ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) and sudden cardiac death (SCD). Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the relevant studies to investigate the parameters that could identify MVP patients at higher risk of experiencing complex VAs.

Method: We performed a systematic literature search of PubMed for potential studies between January 2010 and January 2021.

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Post-traumatic seizures (PTS) have become an emerging challenge for neurologists worldwide with the rise of brain injuries. Trauma can lead to various outcomes, ranging from naive spasms to debilitating post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). In this article, we will explore the pathogenesis of convulsions following a concussion.

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Heart failure (HF) is one of the most common causes of hospitalization in the geriatric age group, above 65 years. It is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and bad prognosis. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is a common condition present in this age group that significantly affects the cardiovascular system.

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