Publications by authors named "M Kyriakopoulou"
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- Aging affects how driving pressure impacts mortality in patients with ARDS, particularly highlighting that this relationship may be stronger in older individuals, especially those aged 80 and above.!* -
- A study analyzed data from over 4,500 ARDS patients and found that the difference in driving pressure between those who survived and those who did not varied significantly with age, indicating a critical age-related factor in mortality risk.!* -
- The results suggest that a personalized approach to mechanical ventilation based on a patient's age could be beneficial for managing ARDS, as certain thresholds for driving pressure may have different implications for older populations.!*
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- This study examined if esophageal speech (ES) as a vocal rehabilitation method after total laryngectomy can improve patients' quality of life (QoL) and vocal abilities based on personal reports.
- Nine studies were reviewed using various data sources, with a focus on standardized questionnaires and audio analyses, and biases checked using CASP tools.
- While some patients reported improvements in QoL and vocal functionality, others faced challenges with learning ES and phonetic performance, leading to mixed results; overall, the technique's effectiveness may vary based on individual circumstances.
Background: Stewart's approach is known to have better diagnostic accuracy for the identification of metabolic acid-base disturbances compared to traditional methods based either on plasma bicarbonate concentration ([HCO]) and anion gap (AG) or on base excess/deficit (BE). This study aimed to identify metabolic acid-base disorders using either Stewart's or traditional approaches in critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU, to recognize potential hidden acid-base metabolic abnormalities and to assess the prognostic value of these abnormalities for patient outcome.
Methods: This was a single-center retrospective study, in which we collected data from patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to the ICU.
Background: Several electrocardiographic (ECG) indices have been proposed to predict the origin of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) with precordial transition in lead V. However, the accuracy of these algorithms is limited.
Objectives: We sought to evaluate a new ECG criterion differentiating the origin of outflow tract with precordial transition in lead V.
Aims: Catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) reduces AF recurrence, AF burden, and improves quality of life. Data on clinical and procedural predictors of arrhythmia recurrence are scarce and are flawed by the high rate of pulmonary vein reconnection evidenced during repeat procedures after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). In this study, we identified clinical and procedural predictors for AF recurrence 1 year after CLOSE-guided PVI, as this strategy has been associated with an increased PVI durability.
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