D G Hatzichristou

Summary

Affiliation: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Country: Greece

Publications

  1. ncbi Hemodynamic characterization of a functional erection. Arterial and corporeal veno-occlusive function in patients with a positive intracavernosal injection test
    D G Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    Eur Urol 36:60-7. 1999
  2. ncbi Effect of tadalafil on sexual timing behavior patterns in men with erectile dysfunction: integrated analysis of randomized, placebo controlled trials
    D Hatzichristou
    Second Department of Urology, Papageorgiou General Hospital and Director, Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    J Urol 174:1356-9. 2005
  3. ncbi Erectile response to vardenafil in men with a history of nonresponse to sildenafil: a time-from-dosing descriptive analysis
    Dimitrios G Hatzichristou
    Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Clin Ther 27:1452-61. 2005
  4. ncbi Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction: toward a common patient-centered, care model
    Dimitrios Hatzichristou
    Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Am J Cardiol 96:80M-84M. 2005
  5. ncbi Vardenafil improves satisfaction rates, depressive symptomatology, and self-confidence in a broad population of men with erectile dysfunction
    Dimitrios Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    J Sex Med 2:109-16. 2005
  6. ncbi Clinical evaluation and management strategy for sexual dysfunction in men and women
    Dimitrios Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessalonki, Greece
    J Sex Med 1:49-57. 2004
  7. ncbi Sexual dysfunctions: classifications and definitions
    Konstantinos Hatzimouratidis
    2nd Department of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    J Sex Med 4:241-50. 2007
  8. ncbi Patterns of switching phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors in the treatment of erectile dysfunction: results from the Erectile Dysfunction Observational Study
    D Hatzichristou
    2nd Department of Urology, Papageorgiou General Hospital and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Int J Clin Pract 61:1850-62. 2007
  9. ncbi Efficacy of tadalafil once daily in men with diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction
    D Hatzichristou
    Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Urology, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Diabet Med 25:138-46. 2008
  10. ncbi Understanding individuals' response to erectile dysfunction
    D Hatzichristou
    Centre for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Int J Impot Res 20:S15-20. 2008

Detail Information

Publications23

  1. ncbi Hemodynamic characterization of a functional erection. Arterial and corporeal veno-occlusive function in patients with a positive intracavernosal injection test
    D G Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    Eur Urol 36:60-7. 1999
    ..To characterize hemodynamically a functional/rigid erection and study the hypothesis that a positive intracavernosal injection test indicates normal arterial and corporeal veno-occlusive function...
  2. ncbi Effect of tadalafil on sexual timing behavior patterns in men with erectile dysfunction: integrated analysis of randomized, placebo controlled trials
    D Hatzichristou
    Second Department of Urology, Papageorgiou General Hospital and Director, Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    J Urol 174:1356-9. 2005
    ..We determined if patients took advantage of the pharmacological profile of tadalafil by assessing the frequency, timing and success of intercourse attempts in men with erectile dysfunction...
  3. ncbi Erectile response to vardenafil in men with a history of nonresponse to sildenafil: a time-from-dosing descriptive analysis
    Dimitrios G Hatzichristou
    Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Clin Ther 27:1452-61. 2005
    ..The efficacy and tolerability of vardenafil hydrochloride in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) and a history of nonresponse to sildenafil citrate have previously been reported...
  4. ncbi Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction: toward a common patient-centered, care model
    Dimitrios Hatzichristou
    Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Am J Cardiol 96:80M-84M. 2005
    ..Finally, a patient-centered framework is relevant for both treatment and prevention of cardiac risk in men with ED, in addition to ED management in patients with or without overt CVD...
  5. ncbi Vardenafil improves satisfaction rates, depressive symptomatology, and self-confidence in a broad population of men with erectile dysfunction
    Dimitrios Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    J Sex Med 2:109-16. 2005
    ..Fixed-dose and flexible-dose studies have previously established the efficacy and tolerability of vardenafil...
  6. ncbi Clinical evaluation and management strategy for sexual dysfunction in men and women
    Dimitrios Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessalonki, Greece
    J Sex Med 1:49-57. 2004
    ..The optimal approach for identification and evaluation of the sexual problems in men and women in primary care or general medicine practice has not been consensed...
  7. ncbi Sexual dysfunctions: classifications and definitions
    Konstantinos Hatzimouratidis
    2nd Department of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    J Sex Med 4:241-50. 2007
    ....
  8. ncbi Patterns of switching phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors in the treatment of erectile dysfunction: results from the Erectile Dysfunction Observational Study
    D Hatzichristou
    2nd Department of Urology, Papageorgiou General Hospital and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Int J Clin Pract 61:1850-62. 2007
    ....
  9. ncbi Efficacy of tadalafil once daily in men with diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction
    D Hatzichristou
    Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Urology, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Diabet Med 25:138-46. 2008
    ..Recently, continuous treatment with tadalafil has been proposed, addressing ED management as any other chronic condition. This study examined whether once-daily tadalafil 2.5 and 5 mg is efficacious for men with diabetes and ED...
  10. ncbi Understanding individuals' response to erectile dysfunction
    D Hatzichristou
    Centre for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Int J Impot Res 20:S15-20. 2008
    ..As ED and CVD share similar risk factors, a common prevention strategy has been proposed...
  11. ncbi A comparative review of the options for treatment of erectile dysfunction: which treatment for which patient?
    Konstantinos Hatzimouratidis
    Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Drugs 65:1621-50. 2005
    ..The management strategy must be supplemented by careful follow-up in order to identify changes in patient health and relationship/emotional status that may necessitate treatment optimisation...
  12. ncbi Sildenafil failures may be due to inadequate patient instructions and follow-up: a study on 100 non-responders
    Dimitrios Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Eur Urol 47:518-22; discussion 522-3. 2005
    ..The objective of this study was to identify factors that affect efficacy response rate to sildenafil in the clinical practice...
  13. ncbi Sildenafil citrate: lessons learned from 3 years of clinical experience
    D G Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology, School of Medicine and Centre for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessalonki, Greece
    Int J Impot Res 14:S43-52. 2002
    ..Continuing medical education seems mandatory to overcome existing problems in ED management...
  14. ncbi Effects of oral phentolamine, taken before sleep, on nocturnal erectile activity: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study
    D G Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology and Center for Sexual Dysfunction, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    Int J Impot Res 13:303-8. 2001
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  15. ncbi Normal hemodynamic parameters do not always predict the presence of a rigid erection: a quantitative assessment of functional erectile impairment
    D G Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology and Center for Sexual Dysfunction, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    Int J Impot Res 15:99-104. 2003
    ..In such cases, unfavorable penile geometry should be considered as the possible etiological factor of impotence...
  16. ncbi Protective role of the glans penis during coitus
    D G Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
    Int J Impot Res 15:337-42. 2003
    ..The glans penis restricts the increase in ICP during sexual intercourse, playing a protective role for both the corpora cavernosa and the female genitalia...
  17. ncbi The efficacy and safety of flexible-dose vardenafil (levitra) in a broad population of European men
    Dimitrios Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 77 Mitropoleos str, 546 22 Thessaloniki, Greece
    Eur Urol 45:634-41; discussion 641. 2004
    ..In fixed-dose studies, vardenafil 5, 10, and 20mg improves erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction (ED). Here, the efficacy and tolerability of vardenafil when used in a flexible-dose regimen was assessed...
  18. ncbi Recommendations for the clinical evaluation of men and women with sexual dysfunction
    Dimitrios Hatzichristou
    Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health and 2nd Department of Urology, Thessaloniki, Greece
    J Sex Med 7:337-48. 2010
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  19. ncbi Glansectomy: an alternative surgical treatment for Buschke-Löwenstein tumors of the penis
    D G Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Urology 57:966-9. 2001
    ..CONCLUSIONS: Glansectomy may be considered the treatment of choice in patients with Buschke-Löwenstein tumors of the penis, with more radical techniques reserved for second-line treatment...
  20. ncbi Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors: unmet needs
    K Hatzimouratidis
    2nd Department of Urology, Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Curr Pharm Des 15:3476-85. 2009
    ..The development and adaptation of a patient-centered care model in sexual medicine will increase efficacy and safety of current and future treatments...
  21. ncbi Benign hyperplasia of the human prostate is associated with tissue enrichment in chondroitin sulphate of wide size distribution
    A Goulas
    Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    Prostate 44:104-10. 2000
    ..Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are polysaccharide components of the ECM whose role in the development of BPH is under investigation...
  22. ncbi Corporoplasty using tunica albuginea free grafts for penile curvature: surgical technique and long-term results
    Dimitrios G Hatzichristou
    Department of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristole University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
    J Urol 167:1367-70. 2002
    ..Tunica albuginea seems to be an appropriate grafting material since it prevents postoperative corporeal veno-occlusive dysfunction...
  23. ncbi Erectile response with vardenafil in sildenafil nonresponders: a multicentre, double-blind, 12-week, flexible-dose, placebo-controlled erectile dysfunction clinical trial
    Culley C Carson
    School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 7235, USA
    BJU Int 94:1301-9. 2004
    ..To evaluate the efficacy of vardenafil in patients previously unresponsive to sildenafil...