Publications

Publications

Conference Presentations

Publications

1. Sokolis DP, Zarbis N, Dosios Th, Papalouka V, Papadimitriou L, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Post-Vagotomy Mechanical Characteristics and Structure of the Thoracic Aortic Wall. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 33: 1504-1516, 2005.
2. Kefaloyannis EM, Sokolis DP, Kouloukousa M, Havaki S, Marinos E, Karayannacos PE. Model System Development for Correlation between Histologic Structure and Mechanical Behaviour of the Aorta. Archives of Hellenic Medicine 22: 54-65, 2005 (in greek).
3. Sokolis DP, Kefaloyannis EM, Kouloukoussa M, Marinos E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. A Structural Basis for the Aortic Stress-Strain Relation in Uniaxial Tension. Journal of Biomechanics 39: 1651-1662, 2006.
4. Karantonis HC, Antonopoulou S, Perrea DN, Sokolis DP, Theocharis SE, Kavantzas N, Iliopoulos DG, Demopoulos CA. In Vivo Antiatherogenic Properties of Olive Oil and its Separated Lipid Classes Administration in Hyperlipidemic Rabbits. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases 16: 174-185, 2006.
5. Sokolis DP, Kavantzas NG, Kostomitsopoulos N, Agapitos EB, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE, Skalkeas GD. Mapping the Structural Characteristics of the Porcine Aorta with a Computational Morphometry System. Honorary Volume for Professor Koutselini’s Retirement 1: 727-735, 2006 (in greek).
6. Sokolis DP, Kefaloyannis E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE, Skalkeas G. Effect of Mechanical Stress on the Microarchitecture of the Aortic Wall. Honorary Volume for Professor Koutra’s Retirement 1: 13-23, 2006 (in greek).
7. Sokolis DP. Three-Part Passive Constitutive Laws for the Aorta in Simple Elongation. Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology 31: 397-409, 2007.
8. Sokolis DP. Passive Mechanical Properties and Structure of the Aorta: Segmental Analysis. Acta Physiologica 190: 277-289, 2007.
9. Moulakakis KG, Sokolis DP, Dosios T, Perrea DN, Donta I, Poulakou MV, Dimitriou CA, Sandris G, Karayannacos PE. The Mechanical Performance and Histomorphological Structure of the Descending Aorta in Hyperthyroidism. Angiology 58: 343-352, 2007.
10. Moulakakis KG, Poulakou MV, Paraskevas KI, Dontas I, Vlachos IS, Sokolis DP, Dosios T, Karayannacos PE, Perrea DN. Hyperthyroidism is Associated with Increased Aortic Oxidative DNA Damage in a Rat Model. In Vivo 21: 1021-1026, 2007.
11. Kefaloyannis E, Sokolis DP, Kouloukousa M, Marinos E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Histologic Changes of the Aortic Wall under Mechanical Stress. Archives of Hellenic Medicine 24: 291-300, 2007 (in greek).
12. Sokolis DP. Passive Mechanical Properties and Constitutive Modeling of Blood Vessels in Relation to Microstructure. Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing 46: 1187-1199, 2008.
13. Sokolis DP, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Segmental Differences of Aortic Function and Composition: Clinical Implications. Hellenic Journal of Cardiology 49: 145-54, 2008.
14. Moulakakis KG, Poulakou MV, Dosios T, Dontas I, Sokolis DP, Vlachos IS, Safioleas MC, Papachristodoulou A, Karayannacos PE, Perrea DN. Hypothyroidism and Aorta. Evidence of Increased DNA Oxidative Damage on the Aorta of Hypothyroid Rats. In Vivo 22: 603-608, 2008.
15. Sokolis DP, Lampropoulos KM, Dimitriou KA, Balafas E, Kyriakidis Μ, Karayannacos PE. Long-Term Effects of β-Receptor Blockade on the Mechanical Behaviour of the Aorta in Experimental Animals. Archives of Hellenic Medicine 25: 348-355, 2008.
16. Iliopoulos DC, Deveja RP, Kritharis EP, Perrea D, Sionis GD, Toutouzas K, Stefanadis C, Sokolis DP. Regional and Directional Variations in the Mechanical Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. Medical Engineering and Physics 31: 1-9, 2009.
17. Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis E, Giagini AT, Papadodima S, Sokolis DP. Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm is Associated with Compositional Remodeling and Vessel Stiffening but not Weakening in Age-Matched Subjects. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 137: 101-109, 2009.
18. Stavropoulou E, Dafalias YF, Sokolis DP. Biomechanical Characteristics and Microstructure of Passive Esophagus: Experimental Investigation and Comparative Constitutive Modeling. Journal of Biomechanics 42: 2654-2663, 2009.
19. Moulakakis KG, Sokolis DP, Perrea DN, Donta I, Dosios T, Poulakou MV, Mylonas S, Dimitriou CA, Karayannacos PE. The Effects of Hypothyroidism on the Mechanical Properties and Histomorphological Structure of the Thoracic Aorta. Angiology 61: 259-268, 2010.
20. Sokolis DP, Lampropoulos KM, Dimitriou CA, Balafas E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Time-Course of Mechanical Changes of the Rat Aorta Following Chronic Beta-Blocker Treatment. Hellenic Journal of Cardiology 51: 19-26, 2010.
21. Manos TA, Sokolis DP, Giagini AT, Davos CH, Kakisis JD, Kritharis EP, Stergiopulos N, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S. Local Hemodynamics and Intimal Hyperplasia at the Venous Side of a Porcine Arteriovenous Shunt. Transactions of Information Technology in Biomedicine 14: 681-690, 2010.
22. Sokolis DP. A Passive Strain-Energy Function for Elastic and Muscular Arteries: Correlation of Material Parameters with Histological Data. Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing 48: 507-518, 2010.
23. Sokolis DP. Strain-Energy Function and Three-Dimensional Stress Distribution in Esophageal Biomechanics. Journal of Biomechanics 43: 2753-2764, 2010.
24. Lampropoulos KM, Marinakis A, Sokolis DP, Iliopoulos TA. Evaluation of N-Terminal Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes an Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. The Journal of Clinical Hypertension (Greenwich) 12: 861-868, 2010.
25. Kritharis EP, Kakisis JD, Giagini AT, Manos T, Stergiopulos N, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Biomechanical, Morphological, and Zero-Stress State Characterization of Jugular Vein Remodeling in Arteriovenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis. Biorheology 47: 297-319, 2010.
26. Angouras DC, Dosios TJ, Dimitriou CA, Chamogeorgakis TP, Rokkas CK, Manos T, Sokolis DP. Surgical Thoracic Sympathectomy Induces Structural and Biomechanical Remodeling of Thoracic Aorta in a Porcine Model. Journal of Surgical Research 2010 (in press).
27. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Giagini AT, Lampropoulos KM, Papadodima SA, Iliopoulos DC. Biaxial Biomechanical Response of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Association with Structural Remodeling. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 2010 (in press).
28. Lampropoulos KM, Tsotsoros ND, Aggeli C, Sokolis DP, Iliopoulos TA, Stefanadis CI. Diagnostic Aproach in Symptomatic or Asymptomatic Aneurismal Disease of the Coronary Arteries: A Case Report and Five-Year Angiographic Follow-Up. Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, 52: 357-60, 2011.
29. Sokolis DP, Sassani S, Kritharis EP, Tsangaris S. Differential Histomechanical Response of Carotid Artery in Relation to Species and Region: Mathematical Description Accounting for Elastin and Collagen Anisotropy. Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing 49: 867-79, 2011.
30. Sokolis DP. Multiaxial Mechanical Behavior of the Passive Ureteral Wall: Experimental Study and Mathematical Characterization. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 2011 (in press).
31. Sokolis DP, Orfanidis IK, Peroulis M. Biomechanical Testing and Material Characterization for Rat Large Intestine: Regional Dependency of Material Parameters. Physiological Measurement 2011 (in press).

back to top

Conference Presentations

1. Sokolis DP. Mechanical Performance of the Aortic Wall in Health and Disease. 2nd Athens Exchange of Cardiological Research Ideas, Athens, Greece, February 21-22, 2003 (Invited Speaker).
2. Kefaloyannis E, Sokolis DP, Havaki S, Vlachou V, Panagopoulou E, Kittas H, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE, Marinos E. Morphometric Study of the Aortic Wall Under Varying Levels of Mechanical Stress. 29th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 21-25, 2003 (Abstract).
3. Kefaloyannis E, Sokolis DP, Kouloukousa M, Boudoulas H, Marinos E, Karayannacos PE. Study of the Variations in the Histologic Microstructure of the Aortic Wall Upon Application of Different Levels of Mechanical Stress. 9th Panhellenic Congress of Vascular Pathology-Vascular Surgery, Athens, Greece, January 23-25, 2004 (Abstract).
4. Ilias G, Sokolis DP, Dimitriou CA, Athanaselis S, Papadimitriou L, Liapis C, Karayannacos PE. Effect of Ethyl Alcohol on the Elasticity of the Aorta. 30th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, April 27-May 1, 2004 (Abstract).
5. Xanthopoulos DK, Sokolis DP, Kavantzas N, Dosios T, Dontas I, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Alterations in the Histologic Structure of the Thoracic Aorta After Surgical Sympathetic Denervation. 30th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, April 27-May 1, 2004 (Abstract).
6. Kefaloyannis E, Sokolis DP, Kouloukoussa M, Marinos E, Perrea D, Karayannacos PE. Alterations in Microstructure of the Aortic Wall Under Application of Mechanical Stresses. 30th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, April 27-May 1, 2004 (Abstract).
7. Ilias G, Sokolis DP, Dimitriou CA, Athanaselis S, Papadimitriou L, Liapis C, Karayannacos PE. Acute Changes in the Elastic Properties of the Aorta by Alcohol Consumption. 39th Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR), Athens, Greece, May 12-15, 2004 (Conference Paper).
8. Kefaloyannis E, Sokolis DP, Kouloukoussa M, Marinos E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Micro-Architectural Changes of the Aortic Wall Under Mechanical Stress. 39th Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR), Athens, Greece, May 12-15, 2004 (Conference Paper).
9. Zarbis N, Dosios T, Sokolis DP, Papadimitriou L, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Effect of Parasympathetic Denervation on the Mechanical Properties of the Aorta. 39th Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR), Athens, Greece, May 12-15, 2004 (Conference Paper).
10. Karantonis HC, Tsantila N, Antonopoulou S, Perrea DN, Sokolis DP, Theocharis SE, Demopoulos CA. In Vivo Antiatherogenic Properties of Olive Oil and its Constituent Lipid Classes in Hyperlipidemic Rabbits. FEBS Special Meeting, 45th International Conference on the Bioscience of Lipids (ICBL), Ioannina, Greece, May 25-29, 2004 (Abstract).
11. Dontas I, Sokolis DP, Giamarellos-Bourboulis EJ, Tzonou A, Giamarellou H, Karayannacos PE. The Influence of Non Steroid Antiinflammatory Drug Co-Administration on Quinolone Levels in Plasma and Cerebrospinal Fluid (Experimental Study). 1st Congress of the University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece, June 4-6, 2004 (Abstract).
12. Zarbis N, Sokolis DP, Dosios T, Papadimitriou L, Dimitriou C, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. The Role of the Parasympathetic System on the Mechanical Behavior of the Ascending Thoracic Aorta. 24th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery, Salonica, Greece, October 2-5, 2004 (Conference Paper).
13. Sokolis DP, Zarbis N, Dosios T, Papadimitriou L, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Effect of Vagotomy on the Mechanical Performance of the Aorta. 3rd IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Innsbruck, Austria, February 16-18, 2005 (Conference Paper).
14. Karantonis H, Antonopoulou S, Perrea DN, Theocharis SE, Kavantzas N, Iliopoulos DG, Sokolis DP, Demopoulos CA. Biological Effects of Lipids from Olive Oil and Olive Pomace in Early Atherosclerosis Development. Implication of Platelet Activating Factor (PAF). 2nd International Conference on Traditional Mediterranean Diet (Mediet 2005), Athens, Greece, April 20-22, 2005 (Abstract).
15. Lampropoulos KM, Dimitriou CA, Sokolis DP, Balafas E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. The Effect of Chronic Propranolol Administration on the Mechanical Behaviour of the Thoracic Aorta – Experimental Study. 31st Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 17-21, 2005. Received the 2nd Prize for the Best Study of Basic Research of the Congress (Abstract).
16. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Papalouka V, Dimitriou CA, Balafas E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Morphologic Alterations of the Thoracic Aortic Wall After Chronic Pharmaceutical Administration of Propranolol in Rats. 31st Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 17-21, 2005 (Abstract).
17. Sokolis DP, Kefaloyannis E, Havaki S, Kouloukoussa M, Marinos E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Histologic Explanation for the Stress-Strain Relation of the Aortic Wall. 31st Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 17-21, 2005 (Abstract).
18. Tsantila N, Karantonis HΗ, Stamatakis G, Sokolis DP, Theocharis SE, Perrea DN, Antonopoulou S, Demopoulos CA. Identification of the Antiatherogenic Action of Olive Oil in Experimental Animals. Assessment of the Lipid Fraction Responsible for the Antiatherogenic Action and Search for Antiatherogenic Components in Oil Industry Products and in the Production Phases of Pomace Olive Oil. 1st Panhellenic Congress of the Greek Lipid Forum: Modern Directions in the Field of Lipids and Oils, Athens, June 8-9, 2005 (Abstract).
19. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Dimitriou CA, Papalouka V, Balafas E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Changes in the Mechanical Behavior of the Aortic Wall Following Chronic Administration of β-Blockers. 26th Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, November 3-5, 2005 (Abstract).
20. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Dimitriou CA, Balafas E, Boudoulas H, Vasdekis S, Karayannacos PE. Implications of Long-Tern Blockade of b-Receptors on the Elastic Properties of the Thoracic Aorta. 10th Panhellenic Congress of Vascular Pathology-Vascular Surgery, Athens, Greece, January 20-22, 2006 (Abstract).
21. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Papalouka V, Dimitriou CA, Balafas E, Vasdekis S, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Morphological Remodeling of the Aortic Wall following Chronic Administration of b-Adrenergic Blocker. 10th Panhellenic Congress of Vascular Pathology-Vascular Surgery, Athens, Greece, January 20-22, 2006. Received the Prize for the Best Study of Congress (Conference Paper).
22. Moulakakis KG, Sokolis DP, Dosios T, Perrea DN, Donta I, Poulakou MV, Dimitriou CA, Karayannacos PE. Investigation of the Effects of Hyperthyroidism on the Histological Structure and Mechanical Properties of the Aorta. 32nd Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 9-13, 2006. Received the Distinction “Papastamatis Prize” of the Congress (Conference Paper).
23. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Dimitriou CA, Papalouka V, Balafas E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Mechanical and Compositional Changes of the Aorta Following Chronic Administration of Beta-Blocker. XVth World Congress of Cardiology, Barcelona, Spain, September 2-6, 2006 (Abstract).
24. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Dimitriou CA, Papalouka V, Balafas E, Boudoulas H, Karayannacos PE. Influence of Chronic Blockade of Beta-Adrenergic Receptors on the Mechanical Properties and Histologic Structure of the Thoracic Aorta in Rats. 27th Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, November 3-5, 2006 (Abstract).
25. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Dimitriou CA, Papalouka V, Balafas E, Donta I, Karayannacos PE. Long-term Effect of Beta-Receptor Blockade on the Mechanical Performance and Structure of the Thoracic Aorta. Scientific Sessions 2006 of the American Heart Association, Chicago, IL, USA, November 12-15, 2006 (Abstract).
26. Kefaloyannis E, Sokolis DP. Morphometric Study of Stress-Induced Changes in Aortic Wall Microstructure. 5th IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Innsbruck, Austria, February 14-16, 2007 (Conference Paper).
27. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Papalouka V, Dimitriou CA, Kyriakides M, Karayannacos PE. Influence of Chemical Sympathectomy on the Histomorphometric Characteristics of Thoracic Aorta. Mediterranean Cardiology Meeting, Taormina, Italy, May 20-22, 2007 (Abstract).
28. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Papalouka V, Dimitriou CA, Kyriakides M, Karayannacos PE. Evolution of Aortic Wall Morphological Characteristics Resulting from Prolonged Propranolol Treatment. 42nd Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR), Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 23-26, 2007 (Abstract).
29. Pantalos GM, Angouras D, Lucas J, Peroulis MG, Dimitriou CA, Kostomitsopoulos NG, Sokolis DP, Karayannacos PE. Initial Assessment of Dual Intraaortic Balloon Pump Efficacy. ASAIO’s 53rd Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, USA, June 7-9, 2007 (Abstract).
30. Moulakakis KG, Sokolis DP, Dosios T, Donta I, Poulakou M, Dimitriou CA, Perrea D, Karayannacos PE. Study of the Effects of Hypothyroidism on the Histological Structure and Mechanical Properties of the Aorta. 11th Panhellenic Congress of Vascular Pathology-Vascular Surgery, Athens, Greece, January 18-20, 2008 (Abstract).
31. Moulakakis KG, Poulakou M, Donta I, Vlachos I, Sokolis DP, Dosios T, Dimitriou CA, Karayannacos PE, Perrea D. Study of Oxidative Stress and Histological Changes in the Wall of Thoracic Aorta in Experimental Hypothyroidism. 11th Panhellenic Congress of Vascular Pathology-Vascular Surgery, Athens, Greece, January 18-20, 2008. Received the Prize for the Best Study of Congress (Abstract).
32. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Deveja RP, Iliopoulos DC. Effect of Aortic Diameter on the Biomechanical Properties of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. 6th IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Innsbruck, Austria, February 13-15, 2008 (Conference Paper).
33. Kritharis EP, Iliopoulos DC, Deveja RP, Sokolis DP. Directional Differences in the Biomechanical Properties of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. 6th IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Innsbruck, Austria, February 13-15, 2008 (Conference Paper).
34. Kritharis E, Manos T, Kakisis J, Dimitriou K, Stergiopulos N, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Preliminary Biomechanical Study of the Carotid Wall in an Arteriovenous Shunt. 34rd Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 20-24, 2008 (Abstract).
35. Giagini A, Kritharis E, Kakisis J, Peroulis M, Karatzas G, Stergiopulos N, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. The Influence of the Arteriovenous Shunt on Histomorphometry of the Arterial Part – Preliminary Presentation. 34rd Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 20-24, 2008 (Abstract).
36. Giagini A, Kritharis E, Kakisis J, Peroulis M, Karatzas G, Stergiopulos N, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Quantification of Intimal Hyperplasia in the Venous Part of the Arteriovenous Shunt – Preliminary Study. 34rd Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 20-24, 2008 (Abstract).
37. Lampropoulos KM, Kaloudis K, Sokolis DP, Zaharakis G, Tsotsoros N, Kouvelas N, Iliopoulos TA. The Prognostic Value of ΝΤ-proBNP in the Risk Stratification of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. 34rd Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 20-24, 2008 (Abstract).
38. Lampropoulos KM, Kaloudis K, Sokolis DP, Kourgiannidis G, Kouvelas N, Iliopoulos TA. Evaluation of ΝΤ-proBNP as a Risk Marker in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes. 1st Conference on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Loutraki, May 29-31, 2008 (Abstract).
39. Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis EP, Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP. Heterogeneity in Mechanical Properties of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. XXIII World Congress of the International Union of Angiology, Athens, Greece, June 21-25, 2008 (Abstract).
40. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. Gender Differences in Mechanical Properties of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. XXIII World Congress of the International Union of Angiology, Athens, Greece, June 21-25, 2008 (Abstract).
41. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Giagkini A, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. The Influence of Aneurysm on the Mechanical Properties of Ascending Aorta. XXIII World Congress of the International Union of Angiology, Athens, Greece, June 21-25, 2008 (Abstract).
42. Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis EP, Giagkini A, Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP. Mechanical Properties of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms: Classification by Aortic Diameter. XXIII World Congress of the International Union of Angiology, Athens, Greece, June 21-25, 2008 (Abstract).
43. Manos TA, Sokolis DP, Giagini AT, Dimitriou CA, Davos CH, Peroulis MG, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S. Prediction of the Blood Flow Field in the Carotid–Jugular Shunt using Flow and Pressure Measurements and Computational Fluid Mechanics. 3rd International Conference "from Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering", Athens, Greece, July 9-12, 2008 (Conference Paper).
44. Manos T, Pilou M, Sokolis DP, Dimitriou CA, Kakisis JD, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S. Methodology and Algorithm for 3D Reconstruction of the Geometry of Vessels from Biplane Angiographic Views. 3rd International Conference "from Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering", Athens, Greece, July 9-12, 2008 (Conference Paper).
45. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. The Effect of Gender on the Biomechanical Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. XVIIth European Congress of Cardiology 2008, Munich, Germany, August 29-September 3, 2008 (Abstract).
46. Kritharis EP, Kakisis JD, Stergiopulos N, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Biomechanical Remodeling of the Carotid Artery in Flow Overload in the Arteriovenous Shunt. 3rd Conference of the Hellenic Society of Biomechanics, Athens, Greece, September 26-28, 2008 (Conference Paper).
47. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Lampropoulos KM, Giagini A, Papadodima SA, Iliopoulos DC. The Effect of Aneurysm on the Biomechanical Properties of the Ascending Thoracic Aortic Wall. AICT 2008 Athens Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics IX, Athens, Greece, September 26-27, 2008 (Abstract).
48. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. Regional and Directional Variations in the Rupture Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. AICT 2008 Athens Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics IX, Athens, Greece, September 26-27, 2008 (Abstract).
49. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Kaloudis K, Tsotsoros N, Kourgiannidis G, Marinakis A, Kouvelas N, Iliopoulos TA. Plasma Levels of NT-proBNP in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. A Twelve-Month Follow-Up Analysis. AICT 2008 Athens Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics IX, Athens, Greece, September 26-27, 2008 (Abstract).
50. Manos TA, Sokolis DP, Giagini AT, Davos CH, Kakisis JD, Stergiopulos N, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S. Local Haemodynamics and Intimal Hyperplasia at the Venous Side of Porcine Carotid Artery–Jugular Vein Shunt. 8th IEEE International Conference on BioInformatics and BioEngineering (BIBE) 2008, Athens, Greece, October 8-10, 2008 (Conference Paper).
51. Sokolis DP, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. The Influence of Sex on the Mechanical Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. 29th Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 30-November 1, 2008 (Abstract).
52. Giagini A, Kakisis J, Karantzas G, Stergiopulos N, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Study of Histomorphologic Alterations in the Arterial Segment of Arteriovenous Shunt in an Animal Model. 26th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery, Athens, Greece, November 12-15, 2008 (Abstract).
53. Kritharis E, Giagini A, Manos T, Kakisis J, Stergiopulos N, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. The Influence of Increased Blood Flow in the Mechanical Properties of Carotid Wall in the Arteriovenous Shunt. 26th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery, Athens, Greece, November 12-15, 2008 (Abstract).
54. Manos TA, Davos CH, Varela E, Sokolis DP, Kakisis J, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S. Modification of Hemodynamics in the Carorid Artery during Arteriovenous Shunting in an Animal Model. 26th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery, Athens, Greece, November 12-15, 2008 (Abstract).
55. Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis EP, Deveja Α, Kastelanos E, Papastavrou L, Androutsopoulou V, Satratzemis V, Perrea D, Sokolis DP. Correlation of Reduced Longitudinal Strength of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms with the Orientation of Rupture. 7th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery of Thorax, Heart, and Vessels, Salonica, Greece, November 28-30, 2008 (Abstract).
56. Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis EP, Deveja Α, Kastelanos E, Androutsopoulou V, Papastavrou L, Satratzemis V, Perrea D, Sokolis DP. Biomechanical Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Classification with Respect to Aortic Diameter. 7th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery of Thorax, Heart, and Vessels, Salonica, Greece, November 28-30, 2008 (Abstract).
57. Iliopoulos DC, Deveja Α, Kastelanos E, Papastavrou L, Androutsopoulou V, Satratzemis V, Sokolis DP. Surgical Treatment of Aortic Dissection. 7th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery of Thorax, Heart, and Vessels, Salonica, Greece, November 28-30, 2008 (Abstract).
58. Iliopoulos DC, Deveja Α, Kastelanos E, Papastavrou L, Androutsopoulou V, Satratzemis V, Sokolis DP. Use of Unsupported Biologic Aortic Valve: Experience from 80 Replacements. 7th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery of Thorax, Heart, and Vessels, Salonica, Greece, November 28-30, 2008 (Abstract).
59. Sokolis DP, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. The Role of Diameter in the Mechanical Characteristics of Atherosclerotic Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. 3rd Panhellenic Atherosclerosis Congress, Athens, December 3-6, 2008 (Abstract).
60. Sokolis DP, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. The Effect of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms on the Biomechanical Properties of the Vessel. International Congress of Cardiovascular Medicine-Cardio Athina 2009, Athens, April 3-4, 2009 (Abstract).
61. Sokolis DP, Giagini A, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. Variations in the Histomorphometrical Characteristics of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms as a Function of Topography and Direction of the Vessel. International Congress of Cardiovascular Medicine-Cardio Athina 2009, Athens, April 3-4, 2009 (Abstract).
62. Kritharis E, Kakisis J, Katsiboulas M, Stergiopulos N, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Long-term Consequences of the Arteriovenous Shunt on the Mechanical Characteristics of Venous Wall. 35th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 20-24, 2009 (Abstract).
63. Giagini A, Kakisis J, Katsiboulas M, Mykoniatis M, Karantzas G, Karayannacos PE, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Immunohistochemical Study of the Histologic Alterations in the Venous Outflow of Arteriovenous Fistula in an Animal Model. 35th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 20-24, 2009 (Abstract).
64. Kritharis EP, Iliopoulos DC, Sokolis DP. Mapping the Mechanical Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. 35th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 20-24, 2009 (Abstract).
65. Giagini A, Iliopoulos DC, Sokolis DP. Determination of the Histomorphometric Variations in Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. 35th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 20-24, 2009 (Abstract).
66. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Lampropoulos KM, Giagini AT, Papadodima SA, Iliopoulos DC. Aneurysm-Induced Changes in the Mechanical Properties and Structure of the Ascending Thoracic Aorta. XVIIIrd European Congress of Cardiology 2009, Barcelona, Spain, August 28-September 2, 2009 (Abstract).
67. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Marinakis A, Kaloudis K, Kourgiannidis G, Kouvelas N, Iliopoulos TA. Risk Stratification in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. AICT 2009 Athens Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics IX, Athens, Greece, October 9-10, 2009 (Abstract).
68. Giagini A, Sokolis DP, Giaglis S, Kakisis J, Mykoniatis M, Tsangaris S, Karayannacos PE. Quantitative Determination of Matrix Metalloproteinases ΜΜΡ-2 and ΜΜΡ-9 and their Inhibitors ΤΙΜΡ-1 and ΤΙΜΡ-2 in the Venous Segment of the Arteriovenous Fistula in an Animal Model. 30th Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 29-31, 2009 (Abstract).
69. Giagini A, Sokolis DP, Kakisis J, Peroulis M, Mykoniatis M, Tsangaris S, Karayannacos PE. Topographical Immunohistochemical Assessment of Histological Variations in the Venous Segment of the Arteriovenous Fistula. 30th Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 29-31, 2009 (Abstract).
70. Kritharis E, Sokolis DP, Kakisis J, Katsimpoulas M, Stergiopulos N, Tsangaris S, Karayannacos PE. Remodeling of the Mechanical Characteristics of Arterial Wall in the Arteriovenous Shunt. 30th Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 29-31, 2009 (Abstract).
71. Kritharis E, Sokolis DP, Kakisis J, Stergiopulos N, Tsangaris S, Karayannacos PE. Long-Term Modification of the Mechanical Properties of the Venous Segment in the Arteriovenous Shunt. 30th Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 29-31, 2009 (Abstract).
72. Manos T, Sokolis DP, Kakisis J, Katsiboulas M, Karayannacos P, Tsangaris S. Variation of the Blood Flow Profile in the Arterial Part of the Arteriovenous Fistula. 30th Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 29-31, 2009 (Abstract).
73. Lampropoulos KM, Marinakis A, Sokolis DP, Poulimenos L, Tsotsoros N, Kaloudis K, Kourgiannidis G, Kouvelas N, Iliopoulos TA. Stratification of Risk in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes and Angioplasty-18month Follow-Up. 30th Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 29-31, 2009 (Abstract).
74. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. Biomechanical Evidence of Reduced Wall Strength and Stiffness of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms in Females. Scientific Sessions 2009 of the American Heart Association, Orlando, FL, USA, November 14-18, 2009 (Abstract).
75. Sokolis DP, Kritharis EP, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. Impaired Wall Stiffness and Extensibility, but not Strength of Aneurysmal Versus Non-Aneurysmal Ascending Aorta in Age-Matched Subjects. Scientific Sessions 2009 of the American Heart Association, Orlando, FL, USA, November 14-18, 2009 (Abstract).
76. Angouras D, Dosios T, Dimitiou C, Chamogeorgakis T, Toumpoulis I, Manos T, Kostomitsopoulos N, Rokkas C, Sokolis DP. Surgical Thoracic Sympathectomy Induces Structural and Biomechanical Remodeling of the Thoracic Aorta in Pigs. 4th Panhellenic Scientific Symposium: Advances in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Patras, December 12-13, 2009 (Conference Paper).
77. Angouras DC, Dosios TJ, Chamogeorgakis T, Rokkas CK, Kostomitsopoulos NG, Dimitriou KA, Manos T, Sokolis DP. Surgical Thoracic Sympathectomy Induces Structural and Biomechanical Remodeling of the Thoracic Aorta in Pigs. 46th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, January 25-27, 2010 Received the Prize for the Best Study of Congress (Conference Paper).
78. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP. Thoracic Aortic Stiffening Elicited by Prolonged Propranolol Treatment in an Animal Model. 7th IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Innsbruck, Austria, February 17-19, 2010 (Conference Paper).
79. Sokolis DP, Lampropoulos KM, Iliopoulos DC. Gender Differences in the Biomechanical Properties of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. 7th IASTED International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Innsbruck, Austria, February 17-19, 2010 (Conference Paper).
80. Giagini A, Giaglis S, Kakisis I, Peroulis M, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Regional and Temporal Variations in the Expression of ΜΜΡ2, ΜΜΡ9, ΤΙΜΡ1, and ΤΙΜΡ2 in the Venous Segment of Arteriovenous Shunt in an Animal Model. 36th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 4-8, 2010 (Abstract).
81. Lampropoulos KM, Sokolis DP, Karayannacos PE. Aortic Stiffening after Chronic Blockade of β-Adrenergic Receptors. 36th Annual Panhellenic Congress of Medicine, Athens, Greece, May 4-8, 2010 (Abstract).
82. Giagini A, Iliopoulos DC, Sokolis DP. Variations with Respect to Gender in the Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases ΜΜΡ-2 and ΜΜΡ-9 and their Inhibitors ΤΙΜΡ-1 and ΤΙΜΡ-2 in Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. 31st Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 21-23, 2010 (Abstract).
83. Giagini A, Iliopoulos DC, Sokolis DP. Topographic Immunohistochemical Study of the Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitors in Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. 31st Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 21-23, 2010 (Abstract).
84. Giagini A, Giaglis S, Kakisis I, Peroulis M, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Regional and Temporal Variations in the Expression of EDN1, VEGFA, and FG2 in the Venous Part of an Arteriovenous Fistula in an Animal Model. 31st Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 21-23, 2010 (Abstract).
85. Lampropoulos KM, Dimitriou CA, Katsimpoulas M, Sokolis DP. Chronic Administration of Propranolol Increases the Velocity of Propagation of Pulse Wave without Causing Variation in the Renin-Aldesteron Levels in an Experimental Model. 31st Panhellenic Congress of Cardiology, Athens, Greece, October 21-23, 2010 (Abstract).
86. Lampropoulos K, Kaloudis K, Tsotsoros N, Katsigaraki S, Sokolis DP, Iliopoulos T. Unusual Electrocardiogram in a Young Athlete. 23th Military Medical Congress, Salonica, November 4-7, 2010 (Abstract).
87. Lampropoulos K, Kaloudis K, Tsotsoros N, Katsigaraki S, Sokolis DP, Iliopoulos T. Hypocalcemia Cardiomyopathy. Presentation of a Case. 23th Military Medical Congress, Salonica, November 4-7, 2010 (Abstract).
88. Lampropoulos K, Kaloudis K, Tsotsoros N, Katsigaraki S, Sokolis DP, Iliopoulos T. Atrial Septal Defect, Atrioventricular Block and Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Presentation of an Interesting Case. 23th Military Medical Congress, Salonica, November 4-7, 2010 (Abstract).
89. Lampropoulos K, Kaloudis K, Tsotsoros N, Katsigaraki S, Sokolis DP, Iliopoulos T. Ivabradine and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia. 23th Military Medical Congress, Salonica, November 4-7, 2010 (Abstract).
90. Lampropoulos K, Kaloudis K, Tsotsoros N, Katsigaraki S, Sokolis DP, Iliopoulos T. Thrombogenesis and Thalidomide. 23th Military Medical Congress, Salonica, November 4-7, 2010 (Abstract).
91. Iliopoulos DC, Giagini AT, Sokolis DP. Effect of Gender on Metalloproteinases/Tissue Inhibitors Expression, Collagen/Elastin Content and the Mechanical Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. Scientific Sessions 2010 of the American Heart Association, Chicago, IL, USA, November 13-17, 2010 (Abstract).
92. Iliopoulos DC, Giagini Α, Deveja A, Androutsopoulou V, Filias V, Demis A, Manna I, Kastellanos E, Sokolis DP. The Role of Gender on the Metalloproteinase/Inhibitor Levels in Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. 8th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery of Thorax, Heart, and Vessels, Athens, November 18-20, 2010 (Abstract).
93. Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis EP, Deveja A, Androutsopoulou V, Boussias S, Filias V, Demis A, Manna I, Kastellanos E, Sokolis DP. The Role of Gender on the Mechanical Characteristics and Composition of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. 8th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery of Thorax, Heart, and Vessels, Athens, November 18-20, 2010 (Abstract).
94. Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis EP, Deveja A, Androutsopoulou V, Filias V, Demis A, Boussias S, Manna I, Kastellanos E, Sokolis DP. Aneurysm Formation Induces Stiffening of the Ascending Aortic Wall. 8th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery of Thorax, Heart, and Vessels, Athens, November 18-20, 2010 (Abstract).
95. Iliopoulos DC, Giagini Α, Deveja A, Androutsopoulou V, Filias V, Demis A, Manna I, Kastellanos E, Sokolis DP. Topographical Variations in the Histologic Characteristics and Composition of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. 8th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery of Thorax, Heart, and Vessels, Athens, November 18-20, 2010 (Abstract).
96. Giagini A, Peroulis M, Giaglis S, Kakisis I, Katsimpoulas M, Tsangaris S, Sokolis D. Regional and Temporal Variation in the Expression of Metalloproteinases and their Inhibitors in the Venous Wall of Arteriovenous Shunt in an Experimental Model. 46th Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR), Aachen, Germany, May 25-28, 2011 (Abstract).
97. Giagini A, Peroulis M, Kakisis I, Katsimpoulas M, Tsangaris S, Sokolis D. Regional Heterogeneity and Time-Course of Immunohistochemical Changes in the Venous Wall of a Porcine Arteriovenous Shunt Model. 46th Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR), Aachen, Germany, May 25-28, 2011. Received the Price for the Best Poster of the Congress (Abstract).
98. Kritharis EP, Kakisis J, Peroulis M, Stergiopulos N, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Vein Biomechanical Adaptation in Arteriovenous Fistulas. 5th European Conference of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE MBEC), Budapest, Hungary, September 14-18, 2011 (Conference Paper).
99. Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis EP, Sokolis DP. Biomechanical Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Mathematical Characterization. 5th European Conference of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE MBEC), Budapest, Hungary, September 14-18, 2011 (Conference Paper).
100. Kritharis EP, Kakisis JD, Stergiopulos N, Tsangaris S, Sokolis DP. Local Artery Biomechanical Adaptation Induced by Flow-Overload. 10th International Workshop on Biomedical Engineering, Kos Island, Greece, October 5-7, 2011 (Conference Paper).
101. Iliopoulos DC, Kritharis EP, Demis A, Boussias S, Iliopoulos CD, Sokolis DP. Rupture Properties of Aortic Root Aneurysms. 10th International Workshop on Biomedical Engineering, Kos Island, Greece, October 5-7, 2011 (Conference Paper).

back to top