L S Rallidis

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..We examined the in-hospital prognostic value on mortality of C-reactive protein (CRP), tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), fibrinogen and D-dimer in middle-aged ischaemic stroke patients...

..We examined the prognostic value of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1) and soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1) on in-hospital mortality in patients with ischaemic stroke...

..We explored the association of homocysteine and its main genetic modulator methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) 677C->T polymorphism with the development of MI <or=35 years of age...

..Echocardiogram revealed a unique pattern of 'obstruction alternans' of mitral valve prosthesis due to pannus formation. We emphasize the need for urgent surgical treatment of this potentially fatal complication...

..42, 95% CI 0.22-0.83, p = 0.01). Our data indicate that FXIII Val34Leu polymorphism has a protective effect against the development of MI under the age of 36 years, particularly in the setting of significant CHD...

..There are few and conflicting data regarding the prognostic role of continued smoking in very young survivors of acute myocardial infraction (AMI) after the event...

..We examined whether the G-455A polymorphism of beta-fibrinogen gene is associated with the development of MI< or =35 years of age...

..Abdominal obesity (AO) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, whereas the Mediterranean diet exerts a cardioprotective effect...

..1 [2.1-29.9] vs. 15.3 [8.2-57.1] mg/dl, P = 0.03) compared to 5G/5G homozygotes. Our data indicate that the 4G allele of the PAI-1 4G/5G polymorphism is less frequent among survivors of MI at very young age compared with matched controls...

..We aimed to explore the prognostic role of mild depression on cardiovascular mortality and compare its prognostic value with C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in patients with stable CAD...

..8 mmol/liter), the factors that influence the success rate and the impact on their prognosis...

..We examined the short-term prognostic value on mortality of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and serum amyloid A (SAA) in patients with ischaemic stroke...

..In conclusion, our data indicate that the G20210A mutation in the prothrombin gene was the only genetic prothrombotic risk factor associated with the risk of developing MI under the age of 36 years...

..Inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease. We examined whether dietary supplementation with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, 18:3n-3) affects the levels of inflammatory markers in dyslipidaemic patients...

..01); this association was independent of classic risk factors and C-reactive protein...

..We aimed to record compliance to medication and attitude towards recommended lifestyle changes in patients who suffered from myocardial infarction (MI) and continued to smoke after the coronary event...

..To evaluate the long term prognostic value of macrophage colony stimulating factor (MCSF), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) measured in serum six weeks after the occurrence of unstable angina...

..We examined whether dietary supplementation with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, 18:3n-3) affects the levels of soluble forms of CAMs in dyslipidaemic patients...

..We investigated whether non-HDL cholesterol can discriminate young individuals with myocardial infarction (MI) from age- and sex-matched controls...

..Inflammatory process plays an important role in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes...

..We have reviewed the literature regarding pacemaker endocarditis, particularly with respect to the role of transoesophageal echocardiography in the early diagnosis and determination of optimal treatment...

..ALA may have beneficial effects on inflammation in dyslipidemic carriers of the apo epsilon3/epsilon3 and epsilon3/epsilon4 genotypes, but not in carriers of the epsilon2 allele...

..We assessed the current clinical practice in relation to secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in a general district hospital in Greece. METHODS and..

..CONCLUSION: Simvastatin significantly decreases only MCP-1 levels in hypercholesterolaemic patients suggesting that this molecule is probably a sensitive marker to detect the anti-inflammatory effect of simvastatin in blood...

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..5% vs 35.6%, p = 0.01). ACE polymorphism is not associated with the development of premature MI and this might be due to the low prevalence of hypertension in young coronary patients...

..001). The present study demonstrated that ALA supplementation lowered the serum concentrations of inflammatory markers more profoundly when the background diet was rich in saturated fatty acids and poor in MUFA...

..This might partially explain the higher propensity for CHD of people with depressive symptoms...

..However, its role on the likelihood of having MI at young age has not been well understood and appreciated. We investigated whether smoking habits can discriminate young individuals with MI from age- and sex-matched controls...

..One year later he remains in good condition without echocardiographic evidence of constriction...

..Data from randomized trials are lacking. We performed a meta-analysis on mortality in randomized controlled trials comparing AF ablation with AADs...

..These results could probably, at least partly, explain the favorable effects of red wine on the cardiovascular system...

..However, complications are more frequent and more severe compared with other ablation procedures. We investigated the complication rate in 1,000 AF ablation procedures in a high-volume center and examined possible risk factors...

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..The most important factor influencing the use of anticoagulants is the detection of recurrences during follow-up. This results in possible overtreatment of low-risk patients...