Publications by authors named "Panagiotis Zavitsanakis"
Association of post-cardioversion transcardiac concentration gradient of soluble tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (sTRAIL) and inflammatory biomarkers to atrial fibrillation recurrence.
Spyridon Deftereos Georgios Giannopoulos Charalambos Kossyvakis Konstantinos Raisakis Christos Angelidis Panagiotis Zavitsanakis
Clin Biochem
August 2013
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the levels of soluble tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (sTRAIL) and inflammation markers in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardioversion, focusing on their relationship to AF recurrence.
- Results show that while sTRAIL and C-reactive protein levels were similar in recurring and non-recurring patients, interleukin-6 (IL-6) was significantly higher in those who experienced recurrence.
- The findings indicate a notable sTRAIL concentration gradient related to AF recurrence, suggesting that high sTRAIL levels could provide a protective effect in the heart, which may inform future treatments aimed at AF.