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  1. Reconsidering arrhythmic risk stratification in dilated cardiomyopathy – beyond ventricular contractility and gene mutability

    Article • Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, August 2018, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  2. Autonomic responses during acute myocardial infarction in the rat model: implications for arrhythmogenesis

    Article • Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, July 2018, De Gruyter

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  3. How should we follow-up patients undergoing CRT?

    Article • Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, June 2018, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  4. Prolonged intra-myocardial growth hormone administration ameliorates post-infarction electrophysiologic remodeling in rats

    Article • Growth Factors, January 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  5. Endothelin B-receptors and sympathetic activation: Impact on ventricular arrhythmogenesis during acute myocardial infarction

    Article • Life Sciences, November 2014, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  6. Ventricular tachyarrhythmias during acute myocardial infarction: The role of endothelin-1

    Article • Life Sciences, November 2014, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  7. Arrhythmogenesis after acute myocardial necrosis with and without preceding ischemia in rats

    Article • Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, January 2014, De Gruyter

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  8. Effects of Pre- and Postconditioning on Arrhythmogenesis in the In Vivo Rat Model

    Article • Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, July 2013, SAGE Publications

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  9. Short-term ventricular restraint attenuates post-infarction remodeling in rats

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, May 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  10. Coronary artery disease and ventricular tachyarrhythmia: pathophysiology and treatment

    Article • Current Opinion in Pharmacology, April 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  11. Cardiovascular effects of vanillylmandelic acid in rats

    Article • European Journal of Pharmacology, March 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Yannis Simos, Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  12. Endothelin in Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarction

    Article • Cardiology in Review, January 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  13. Depressive Symptoms and Neurocardiogenic Syncope in Children: A 2-Year Prospective Study

    Article • PEDIATRICS, October 2012, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  14. Transforming growth factor-β inhibition and endothelin receptor blockade in rats with monocrotaline-induced pulmonary hypertension

    Article • Pulmonary Circulation, October 2012, SAGE Publications

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  15. Increased Vascular Inflammation in Early Menopausal Women Is Associated with Hot Flush Severity

    Article • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, May 2012, Endocrine Society

    Dr Aris Bechlioulis, Professor Theofilos M Kolettis, Professor Katerina K Naka

  16. Determinants of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major and Normal Ventricular Function

    Article • Acta Haematologica, January 2012, Karger Publishers

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  17. Endothelin-B Receptors and Left Ventricular Dysfunction after Regional versus Global Ischaemia-Reperfusion in Rat Hearts

    Article • Cardiology Research and Practice, January 2012, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  18. Torsade de Pointes and Persistent QTc Prolongation after Intravenous Amiodarone

    Article • Case Reports in Medicine, January 2012, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  19. Chronic skeletal muscle ischemia preserves coronary flow in the ischemic rat heart

    Article • AJP Heart and Circulatory Physiology, July 2011, American Physiological Society

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  20. Tissue Engineering for Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Remodeling

    Article • Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, March 2011, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  21. Endothelin-1 during myocardial ischaemia: a double-edged sword?

    Article • Hypertension Research, November 2010, Nature

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  22. Do endothelin receptor antagonists have an antiarrhythmic potential during acute myocardial infarction? Evidence from experimental studies

    Article • Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, June 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  23. Improved 'cut-down' technique for transvenous pacemaker lead implantation

    Article • EP Europace, June 2010, European Society of Cardiology

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  24. Loop recorder implantation at the left axillary area

    Article • EP Europace, March 2010, European Society of Cardiology

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  25. Dose-dependent effects of sildenafil on post-ischaemic left ventricular function in the rat isolated heart

    Article • Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, March 2010, Wiley

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  26. Endothelin-B receptors and ventricular arrhythmogenesis in the rat model of acute myocardial infarction

    Article • Basic Research in Cardiology, October 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  27. Pioglitazone vs glimepiride: Differential effects on vascular endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes

    Article • Atherosclerosis, July 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis, Professor Katerina K Naka

  28. Antiarrhythmic actions of growth hormone during acute myocardial infarction

    Article • Journal of Electrocardiology, May 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  29. Effects of clenbuterol on contractility and Ca2+ homeostasis of isolated rat ventricular myocytes

    Article • AJP Heart and Circulatory Physiology, August 2008, American Physiological Society

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  30. Randomised comparison of growth hormone versus IGF-1 on early post-myocardial infarction ventricular remodelling in rats

    Article • Growth Hormone & IGF Research, April 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  31. Endothelin system and atrial fibrillation post-cardiac surgery

    Article • Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, February 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  32. Effects of dual endothelin receptor blockade on sympathetic activation and arrhythmogenesis during acute myocardial infarction in rats

    Article • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  33. Afternoon nap, meal ingestion and circadian variation of acute myocardial infarction

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, January 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  34. Comparative effects of acute vs. chronic oral amiodarone treatment during acute myocardial infarction in rats

    Article • EP Europace, October 2007, European Society of Cardiology

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  35. Family History of Children and Adolescents with Neurocardiogenic Syncope

    Article • Pediatric Cardiology, September 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  36. Comparative antiarrhythmic efficacy of amiodarone and dronedarone during acute myocardial infarction in rats

    Article • European Journal of Pharmacology, June 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  37. The effects of ventricular asynchrony on myocardial perfusion

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, June 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  38. Growth hormone decreases phase II ventricular tachyarrhythmias during acute myocardial infarction in rats

    Article • Clinical Science, April 2007, Portland Press Ltd.

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  39. Provocation of Neurocardiogenic Syncope During Head-up Tilt Testing in Children: Comparison Between Isoproterenol and Nitroglycerin

    Article • PEDIATRICS, January 2007, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  40. Coronary endarterectomy and stent removal with off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery

    Article • Heart, May 2006, BMJ

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  41. Propafenone added to ibutilide increases conversion rates of persistent atrial fibrillation

    Article • Heart, May 2006, BMJ

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis, Professor Katerina K Naka

  42. Early, intracoronary growth hormone administration attenuates ventricular remodeling in a porcine model of myocardial infarction

    Article • Growth Hormone & IGF Research, April 2006, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  43. Arrhythmogenesis after cell transplantation post-myocardial infarction. Four burning questions—And some answers

    Article • Cardiovascular Research, February 2006, European Society of Cardiology

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  44. Endothelin receptor-A blockade decreases ventricular arrhythmias after myocardial infarction in rats

    Article • Cardiovascular Research, September 2005, European Society of Cardiology

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  45. Transient complete atrioventricular block associated with herb intake

    Article • EP Europace, May 2005, European Society of Cardiology

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  46. Intrapericardial drug delivery: pharmacologic properties and long-term safety in swine

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, March 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  47. Myocardial ischemia caused by cold-water submersion

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, March 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  48. Early, selective growth hormone administration may ameliorate left ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction

    Article • Medical Hypotheses, January 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  49. Management of Inadvertent Left Ventricular Permanent Pacing

    Article • Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, June 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  50. Winter swimming: healthy or hazardous?

    Article • Medical Hypotheses, November 2003, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  51. Haemodynamic and catecholamine response to simulated ventricular tachycardia in man: effect of baseline left ventricular function

    Article • Heart, March 2003, BMJ

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  52. Usefulness of endothelinA receptor antagonists for the prevention of in-stent restenosis in patients with stable angina pectoris or silent myocardial ischemia

    Article • The American Journal of Cardiology, February 2003, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  53. Article • Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy, January 2003, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis, Professor Katerina K Naka

  54. Article • Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, January 2003, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  55. Hyperlipidemia Prevents the Expected Reduction of Myocardial Ischemia on Repeated Balloon Inflations During Angioplasty

    Article • CHEST Journal, April 2002, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  56. Coronary vasoconstriction after coronary angioplasty is attenuated by endothelin a receptor antagonism

    Article • The American Journal of Cardiology, April 2001, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  57. Improved Left Ventricular Relaxation During Short-term Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Compared to Apical Pacing

    Article • CHEST Journal, January 2000, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  58. Treatment of a coronary artery aneurysm with a novel stent

    Article • Clinical Cardiology, November 1999, Wiley

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  59. Importance of the Site of Ventricular Tachycardia Origin on Left Ventricular Hemodynamics in Humans

    Article • Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, June 1999, Wiley

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  60. Cardiac pacing and coronary hemodynamics

    Article • Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, May 1999, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  61. Coronary blood flow velocity during apical versus septal pacing

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, September 1998, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  62. Short-Term Atrioventricular Sequential Pacing Does Not Adversely Affect Collateral Blood Flow: A Study During Angioplasty

    Article • Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, April 1998, Wiley

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  63. Article • Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy, January 1998, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  64. Article • Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, January 1998, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  65. Article • Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, January 1998, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  66. Risk Stratification and Clinical Outcome of Minimally Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Patients With Nonsustained Ventricular Tachycardia and Coronary Disease

    Article • The American Journal of Cardiology, September 1997, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  67. Right and Left Ventricular Hemodynamic Performance During Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia

    Article • The American Journal of Cardiology, February 1997, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  68. Clinical efficacy and safety of atrial defibrillation using biphasic shocks and current nonthoracotomy endocardial lead configurations

    Article • The American Journal of Cardiology, November 1995, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  69. Incessant Ventricular Tachycardia Associated with Congestive Heart Failure

    Article • Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, November 1995, Wiley

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  70. Effects of Atrial, Ventricular, and Atrioventricular Sequential Pacing on Coronary Flow Reserve

    Article • Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, September 1995, Wiley

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  71. Systolic functional response of normal older and younger adult left ventricles to beta-blockade during exercise

    Article • Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy, April 1995, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  72. Spontaneous reversion of long-lasting chronic atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, February 1993, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  73. Coronary angioplasty in patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, September 1990, Elsevier

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis

  74. Atrial Pacing: Who do We Pace and What do We Expect? Experiences with 100 Atrial Pacemakers

    Article • Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, May 1990, Wiley

    Professor Theofilos M Kolettis