Vasiliki Dourliou

Impact of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Targeting Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria on Postoperative Infection Rates in Liver Transplant Recipients

Eleni Massa, Dimitrios Agapakis, Kalliopi Tsakiri, Nikolaos Antoniadis et autres

Infections with multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among liver transplant recipients, despite advances in surgical techniques and immunosuppressive therapy. This prospective observational study aimed to evaluate the impact of targeted perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis against MDR Gram-negative …

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Early-Onset Candidemia in Adult Intensive Care Units

Christina Mouratidou, Kalliopi Tsakiri, Vasiliki Dourliou, Alexandra Marneri et autres

Candidemia is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among critically ill patients. Early-onset candidemia is characterized by occurring within the first seven days after admission to the Intensive Care Unit and presents several important challenges regarding its management. Risk factors may …

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Diabetes Mellitus and Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study

Vasiliki Dourliou, Nikolaos Kakaletsis, Dafni Stamou, Antigoni Champla et autres

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an independent risk factor for severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and is linked to higher incidences of infections and adverse outcomes in patients with DM. This study examines the association between DM and multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) in critically …

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A Thorough Review of the Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer

Serafeim‐Chrysovalantis Kotoulas, Dionysios Spyratos, Κonstantinos Porpodis, Kalliopi Domvri et autres

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), lung cancer is becoming a global epidemic. It is particularly high in the list of the leading causes of death not only in developed countries, but also worldwide; furthermore, it holds the leading …

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Smoking History and Nicotine Dependence Alter Sleep Features in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome

Ioanna Grigoriou, Serafeim‐Chrysovalantis Kotoulas, Κonstantinos Porpodis, Dionysios Spyratos et autres

Introduction: There are many aspects in the relationship between smoking and sleep that have not been investigated thoroughly yet, especially in regards to obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 2359 participants, who have visited the sleep clinic of …

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COVID-19 Presenting as Encephalitis and Myopericarditis: A Report of a Rare Case

Nikolaos Kakaletsis, Ioannis Alevroudis, Serafeim‐Chrysovalantis Kotoulas, Vasiliki Dourliou et autres

COVID-19 might present with a wide range of clinical manifestations, from mild respiratory distress to severe multi-organ dysfunction. We present a unique case of complex COVID-19 presentation in a 45-year-old female who initially developed general symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, and …

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Association between antihypertensive treatment, blood pressure variability, and stroke severity and outcomes in acute ischemic stroke

Anastasia Karagiannaki, Nikolaos Kakaletsis, Ioanna Chouvarda, Vasiliki Dourliou et autres

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Midday Dipping and Circadian Blood Pressure Patterns in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Nikolaos Kakaletsis, George Ntaios, Haralampos Milionis, Anastasia Karagiannaki et autres

The purpose of this study was to investigate the alterations in blood pressure (BP) during midday and the changes in circadian BP patterns in the acute phase of ischemic stroke (AIS) with the severity of stroke and their predictive role outcomes within …

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SIESTA DIPPING AND CIRCADIAN BLOOD PRESSURE PATTERNS IN ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE

Nikolaos Kakaletsis, George Ntaios, Haralampos Milionis, Anastasia Karagiannaki et autres

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the alterations of blood pressure (BP) during the midday (siesta time) and the changes of circadian BP patterns in acute phase of ischemic stroke (AIS) with the severity of stroke and their predictive …

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Time of blood pressure in target range in acute ischemic stroke

Nikolaos Kakaletsis, George Ntaios, Haralampos Milionis, Anastasia Karagiannaki et autres

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of blood pressure (BP) time-in-target range (TTR) derived from 24-h ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM) during the acute phase of ischemic stroke (AIS), with the severity of stroke and its predictive value …

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Prognostic significance of 24‐h blood pressure and variability indices in the outcome of acute ischaemic stroke

Nikolaos Kakaletsis, George Ntaios, Haralampos Milionis, Anastasia Karagiannaki et autres

BACKGROUND: The association between blood pressure (BP) levels and BP variability (BPV) following acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) and outcome remains controversial. AIMS: To investigate the predictive value of systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) and BPV measured using 24-h ambulatory blood …

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TIME OF BLOOD PRESSURE IN TARGET RANGE IN ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE

Nikolaos Kakaletsis, George Ntaios, Haralampos Milionis, Anastasia Karagiannaki et autres

Objective: The management and the prognostic role of blood pressure (BP) during the acute phase of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) still remain controversial. Time in target range (TTR) of BP was recently introduced and is suggested that reflects both patient’s mean BP …

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