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Curriculum Vitae
Name
Fragiskos I. Parthenakis
Place of Birth
Crete, Greece
Date of Birth
22 -4 -1954
Marital Status
Married with two children.
Present Position
Associate Professor of Cardiology at the Faculty of Medicine of
the University of Crete
Medical Education
Medical Degree, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1981)
Specialization
Internal Medicine (1986), Heraklion Venizeleion Hospital
Cardiology (1989), Heraklion Venizeleion Hospital, 417 VA
Hospital (NIMTS), Athens
Post Graduate Studies Ph.D. Cardiology, University of Crete (1990-1994)
Research Fellow in Cardiology, Hammersmith Hospital, London UK
(1993-1994)
Scientific Distinctions
Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
Member of the European Society of Echocardiography
Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association
Member of the European Association of Prevention and Rehabilitation
Member of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology
President elected of the Hellenic working group of Echocardiography
Counsellor of the Hellenic Cardiovascular Research Society
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Publications
Fragiskos Parthenakis has published 86 peer-reviewed research papers (PubMed database). Collectively,
he has 102 cited documents (Scopus database), which have received 1078 citations and resulted in an h
index of 20 (updated on 5th of February 2014). The peer-reviewed publications are listed below in
chronological order.
2014
1.
Marketou, M.E., J. Kontaraki, E. Zacharis, F. Parthenakis, S. Maragkoudakis, I. Gavras, H. Gavras,
and P.E. Vardas, Differential gene expression of bradykinin receptors 1 and 2 in peripheral monocytes
from patients with essential hypertension. J Hum Hypertens, 2014.
2013
2.
Patrianakos, A.P., E. Nyktari, F.I. Parthenakis, and P.E. Vardas, Reversible left ventricular apical
ballooning after heavy alcohol consumption in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Int J Cardiol,
2013. 164(3): p. e29-31.
3.
Marketou, M.E., E.A. Zacharis, F. Parthenakis, G.E. Kochiadakis, S. Maragkoudakis, G.
Chlouverakis, and P.E. Vardas, Association of sodium and potassium intake with ventricular arrhythmic
burden in patients with essential hypertension. J Am Soc Hypertens, 2013. 7(4): p. 276-82.
4.
Kontaraki, J.E., M.E. Marketou, E.A. Zacharis, F.I. Parthenakis, and P.E. Vardas, Differential
expression of vascular smooth muscle-modulating microRNAs in human peripheral blood mononuclear
cells: novel targets in essential hypertension. J Hum Hypertens, 2013.
2012
5.
Patrianakos, A.P., N. Protonotarios, E. Nyktari, K. Pagonidis, A. Tsatsopoulou, F.I. Parthenakis,
and P.E. Vardas, Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia and troponin release.
Myocarditis or the "hot phase" of the disease? Int J Cardiol, 2012. 157(2): p. e26-8.
6.
Kochiadakis, G., M. Marketou, S. Koukouraki, F. Parthenakis, G. Chlouverakis, N. Karkavitsas, and
P. Vardas, Cardiac autonomic disturbances in patients with vasovagal syndrome: comparison between
iodine-123-metaiodobenzylguanidine myocardial scintigraphy and heart rate variability. Europace, 2012.
14(9): p. 1352-8.
7.
Andrikopoulos, G., S. Pastromas, A. Kartalis, K. Toli, I. Mantas, S. Tzeis, C. Kyrpizidis, C. Olympios,
A.J. Manolis, S. Foussas, A. Kranidis, A. Pras, A. Pipilis, D. Chryssos, A. Gotsis, A. Trikas, D. Richter, D.
Alexopoulos, F. Parthenakis, G. Theodorakis, S. Konstantinides, and P. Vardas, Inadequate heart rate
control is associated with worse quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease. The RYTHMOS study. Hellenic J Cardiol, 2012. 53(2): p. 118-26.
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2011
8.
Parthenakis, F., A. Patrianakos, E. Nyktari, D. Arfanakis, E. Zacharis, and P. Vardas, Prognostic
value of NT-pro BNP, left ventricular inotropic reserve and cardiopulmonary exercise test in patients
with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Int J Cardiol, 2011. 147(2): p. 326-8.
9.
Marketou, M.E., J.E. Kontaraki, N.A. Tsakountakis, E.A. Zacharis, G.E. Kochiadakis, D.A. Arfanakis,
F. Parthenakis, G. Chlouverakis, and P.E. Vardas, Differential effect of telmisartan and amlodipine on
monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma gene
expression in peripheral monocytes in patients with essential hypertension. Am J Cardiol, 2011. 107(1):
p. 59-63.
10.
Kontaraki, J.E., M.E. Marketou, E.A. Zacharis, F.I. Parthenakis, and P.E. Vardas, Early cardiac gene
transcript levels in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients with untreated essential
hypertension. J Hypertens, 2011. 29(4): p. 791-7.
2010
11.
Patrianakos, A.P., N. Protonotarios, A. Zacharaki, A. Tsatsopoulou, F.I. Parthenakis, and P.E.
Vardas, Isolated left ventricular apical hypoplasia: a newly recognized unclassified cardiomyopathy. J Am
Soc Echocardiogr, 2010. 23(12): p. 1336 e1-4.
12.
Parthenakis, F., E. Koutalas, A. Patrianakos, M. Koukouvas, E. Nyktari, and P. Vardas, Diagnosing
acute aortic syndromes: the role of specific biochemical markers. Int J Cardiol, 2010. 145(1): p. 3-8.
13.
Marketou, M., A. Patrianakos, F. Parthenakis, E. Zacharis, D. Arfanakis, G. Kochiadakis, G.
Chlouverakis, and P. Vardas, Systemic blood pressure profile in hypertensive patients with low
hemoglobin concentrations. Int J Cardiol, 2010. 142(1): p. 95-6.
14.
Kontaraki, J.E., F.I. Parthenakis, E.G. Nyktari, A.P. Patrianakos, and P.E. Vardas, Myocardial gene
expression alterations in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with idiopathic dilated
cardiomyopathy. Eur J Heart Fail, 2010. 12(6): p. 541-8.
2009
15.
Zacharaki, A.A., A.P. Patrianakos, F.I. Parthenakis, and P.E. Vardas, Quadricuspid aortic valve
associated with non-obstructive sub-aortic membrane: a case report and review of the literature.
Hellenic J Cardiol, 2009. 50(6): p. 544-7.
16.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, E. Nyktari, N. Malliaraki, D.N. Karakitsos, and P.E. Vardas,
Central aortic stiffness in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy: relationship with
neurohumoral activation. J Card Fail, 2009. 15(8): p. 665-72.
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17.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, D. Karakitsos, E. Nyktari, and P.E. Vardas, Proximal aortic
stiffness is related to left ventricular function and exercise capacity in patients with dilated
cardiomyopathy. Eur J Echocardiogr, 2009. 10(3): p. 425-32.
18.
Parthenakis, F., E. Nyktari, A. Patrianakos, A. Pitsis, A. Asimaki, and P. Vardas, Asymptomatic
papillary fibroelastoma of the aortic valve in a young woman - a case report. Cardiovasc Ultrasound,
2009. 7: p. 43.
19.
Hassoulas, J., A.P. Patrianakos, F.I. Parthenakis, and P.E. Vardas, Prosthetic aortic valve
endocarditis complicated with annular abscess, sub-aortic obstruction and valve dehiscence. Hellenic J
Cardiol, 2009. 50(4): p. 319-23.
2008
20.
Pitsis, A.A., A.N. Visouli, T.G. Kelpis, V.N. Ninios, N. Nikoloudakis, F. Parthenakis, and P. Vardas,
Diverticulum of the left ventricle: etiology and surgical treatment. Heart Surg Forum, 2008. 11(2): p. E757.
21.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, E.G. Nyktari, and P.E. Vardas, Noncompaction myocardium
imaging with multiple echocardiographic modalities. Echocardiography, 2008. 25(8): p. 898-900.
22.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, E. Nyktari, G.E. Kochiadakis, A.V. Koutsopoulos, and P.E.
Vardas, Right atrial myxoma: echocardiographic appearance. Eur J Echocardiogr, 2008. 9(3): p. 422-3.
23.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, D.M. Karakitsos, and P.E. Vardas, Echocardiographic
assessment of proximal aorta pulse wave velocity. J Am Soc Echocardiogr, 2008. 21(4): p. 404.
24.
Parthenakis, F.I., A.P. Patrianakos, E.N. Simantirakis, and P.E. Vardas, CRT and exercise capacity
in heart failure: the impact of mitral valve regurgitation. Europace, 2008. 10 Suppl 3: p. iii96-100.
25.
Parthenakis, F.I., A.P. Patrianakos, C.N. Haritakis, E.A. Zacharis, E.G. Nyktari, and P.E. Vardas, NTproBNP response to dobutamine stress echocardiography predicts left ventricular contractile reserve in
dilated cardiomyopathy. Eur J Heart Fail, 2008. 10(5): p. 475-81.
26.
Kontaraki, J.E., F.I. Parthenakis, A.P. Patrianakos, I.K. Karalis, and P.E. Vardas, Myocardin gene
regulatory variants as surrogate markers of cardiac hypertrophy - study in a genetically homogeneous
population. Clin Genet, 2008. 73(1): p. 71-8.
27.
Diakakis, G.F., F.I. Parthenakis, A.P. Patrianakos, S.I. Koukouraki, M.I. Stathaki, N.S. Karkavitsas,
and P.E. Vardas, Myocardial sympathetic innervation in patients with impaired glucose tolerance:
relationship to subclinical inflammation. Cardiovasc Pathol, 2008. 17(3): p. 172-7.
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2007
28.
Skalidis, E.I., M.I. Hamilos, G. Chlouverakis, G.E. Kochiadakis, F.I. Parthenakis, and P.E. Vardas,
Acute effect of esmolol intravenously on coronary microcirculation in patients with idiopathic dilated
cardiomyopathy. Am J Cardiol, 2007. 100(8): p. 1299-302.
29.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, D. Karakitsos, E. De Groot, E.A. Skalidis, E. Nyktari, E. Daphnis,
and P.E. Vardas, Relation of proximal aorta stiffness to left ventricular diastolic function in patients with
end-stage renal disease. J Am Soc Echocardiogr, 2007. 20(3): p. 314-23.
30.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, I. Drositis, E. Nyktari, and P.E. Vardas, Primary heart
angiosarcoma. Hellenic J Cardiol, 2007. 48(6): p. 364-5.
31.
Parthenakis, F.I., A.P. Patrianakos, E.I. Skalidis, G.F. Diakakis, E.A. Zacharis, G. Chlouverakis, I.K.
Karalis, and P.E. Vardas, Atrial fibrillation is associated with increased neurohumoral activation and
reduced exercise tolerance in patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Int J Cardiol, 2007.
118(2): p. 206-14.
32.
Parthenakis, F.I., A.P. Patrianakos, K. Pagonidis, D.A. Arfanakis, A. Karantanas, and P.E. Vardas,
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy: echocardiographic and magnetic resonance imaging
in a patient presenting with ventricular tachycardia. J Am Soc Echocardiogr, 2007. 20(11): p. 1319 e7-10.
33.
Nyktari, E., A.P. Patrianakos, F.I. Parthenakis, A. Koutsopoulos, and P.E. Vardas, Carcinoid heart
disease in a patient with primary ovarian carcinoid tumour. Hellenic J Cardiol, 2007. 48(4): p. 234-5.
34.
Kontaraki, J.E., F.I. Parthenakis, A.P. Patrianakos, I.K. Karalis, and P.E. Vardas, Altered expression
of early cardiac marker genes in circulating cells of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Cardiovasc Pathol, 2007. 16(6): p. 329-35.
35.
Karakitsos, D., A.P. Patrianakos, F.I. Parthenakis, N. Malliaraki, D. Nikitovic, J. Kyriazis, A.
Karabinis, J.W. Groothoff, E. de Groot, C. Fourtounas, E. Daphnis, and P.E. Vardas, Altered proximal
aortic stiffness and endothelin plasma levels in diabetic patients with end-stage renal disease. ASAIO J,
2007. 53(3): p. 343-50.
36.
Badano, L.P., O. Gaddi, C. Peraldo, G. Lupi, M. Sitges, F. Parthenakis, S. Molteni, M.R. Pagliuca, B.
Sassone, P. Di Stefano, T. De Santo, C. Menozzi, and M. Brignole, Left ventricular electromechanical
delay in patients with heart failure and normal QRS duration and in patients with right and left bundle
branch block. Europace, 2007. 9(1): p. 41-7.
2006
37.
Patrianakos, A.P., D. Karakitsos, E. de Groot, F.I. Parthenakis, E.K. Daphnis, and P.E. Vardas,
Alteration of proximal aorta biophysical properties in patients with end stage renal disease. Heart, 2006.
92(2): p. 228-32.
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38.
Parthenakis, F.I., A.P. Patrianakos, S.K. Anagnostopoulos, P.K. Kafarakis, G.M. Lyrarakis, and P.E.
Vardas, Bacterial endocarditis of the mitral valve with dual location. Hellenic J Cardiol, 2006. 47(6): p.
366-7.
39.
Marketou, M.E., E.A. Zacharis, D. Nikitovic, E.S. Ganotakis, F.I. Parthenakis, N. Maliaraki, and P.E.
Vardas, Early effects of simvastatin versus atorvastatin on oxidative stress and proinflammatory
cytokines in hyperlipidemic subjects. Angiology, 2006. 57(2): p. 211-8.
40.
Lupi, G., B. Sassone, L. Badano, C. Peraldo, O. Gaddi, M. Sitges, F. Parthenakis, S. Molteni, M.R.
Pagliuca, N. Grovale, C. Menozzi, and M. Brignole, Effects of right ventricular pacing on intra-left
ventricular electromechanical activation in patients with native narrow QRS. Am J Cardiol, 2006. 98(2):
p. 219-22.
41.
Karakitsos, D.N., A.P. Patrianakos, A. Paraskevopoulos, F.I. Parthenakis, N. Tzenakis, C.
Fourtounas, E.K. Daphnis, and P.E. Vardas, Impedance cardiography derived cardiac output in
hemodialysis patients: a study of reproducibility and comparison with echocardiography. Int J Artif
Organs, 2006. 29(6): p. 564-72.
42.
Karakitsos, D., A.P. Patrianakos, E. De Groot, J. Boletis, A. Karabinis, J. Kyriazis, G. Samonis, F.I.
Parthenakis, P.E. Vardas, and E. Daphnis, Androgen deficiency and endothelial dysfunction in men with
end-stage kidney disease receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Am J Nephrol, 2006. 26(6): p. 536-43.
43.
Karakitsos, D., E. De Groot, A.P. Patrianakos, F. Parthenakis, J. Boletis, A. Karabinis, J. Kyriazis, P.
Vardas, and E. Daphnis, Adiponectin and cardiovascular remodeling in end-stage renal disease and comorbid diabetes mellitus. Am J Nephrol, 2006. 26(4): p. 340-7.
44.
Germanakis, I., M. Kalmanti, F. Parthenakis, D. Nikitovic, E. Stiakaki, A. Patrianakos, and P.E.
Vardas, Correlation of plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels with left ventricle mass in
children treated with anthracyclines. Int J Cardiol, 2006. 108(2): p. 212-5.
45.
Germanakis, I., E. Galanakis, F. Parthenakis, P.E. Vardas, and M. Kalmanti, Clarithromycin
treatment and QT prolongation in childhood. Acta Paediatr, 2006. 95(12): p. 1694-6.
2005
46.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, H.E. Mavrakis, E.A. Zacharis, and P.E. Vardas, Late left
ventricular color M-mode Doppler in the assessment of diastolic dysfunction in patients with dilated
cardiomyopathy. J Am Soc Echocardiogr, 2005. 18(9): p. 979.
47.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, H.E. Mavrakis, M. Saatsaki, G.F. Diakakis, G.I. Chlouverakis,
and P.E. Vardas, Effects of Nebivolol on left ventricular function and exercise capacity in patients with
non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy. A randomised placebo-controlled study. Hellenic J Cardiol, 2005.
46(3): p. 199-207.
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48.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, H.E. Mavrakis, G.F. Diakakis, G.I. Chlouverakis, and P.E.
Vardas, Comparative efficacy of nebivolol versus carvedilol on left ventricular function and exercise
capacity in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. A 12-month study. Am Heart J, 2005.
150(5): p. 985.
49.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, S.I. Chrysostomakis, and P.E. Vardas, Ventricular special
defect in the elderly: an uncommon clinical entity. Hellenic J Cardiol, 2005. 46(2): p. 158-60.
50.
Parthenakis, F.I., G.E. Kochiadakis, A.P. Patrianakos, M.I. Hamilos, I. Mitrouska, A.N.
Katsamouris, and P.E. Vardas, Peripheral arterial embolism due to a left ventricular diverticulum in a
young adult. Chest, 2005. 127(4): p. 1452-4.
51.
Diakakis, G.F., F.I. Parthenakis, H.E. Mavrakis, A.P. Patrianakos, E.A. Zacharis, E.G. Nyktari, E.S.
Ganotakis, and P.E. Vardas, Association of impaired glucose tolerance with increased heart rate and
subclinical inflammation. Hellenic J Cardiol, 2005. 46(6): p. 394-401.
2004
52.
Skalidis, E.I., F.I. Parthenakis, A.P. Patrianakos, M.I. Hamilos, and P.E. Vardas, Regional coronary
flow and contractile reserve in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. J Am Coll Cardiol, 2004.
44(10): p. 2027-32.
53.
Patrianakos, A.P., F.I. Parthenakis, E.A. Papadimitriou, G.F. Diakakis, P.G. Tzerakis, D. Nikitovic,
and P.E. Vardas, Restrictive filling pattern is associated with increased humoral activation and impaired
exercise capacity in dilated cardiomyopathy. Eur J Heart Fail, 2004. 6(6): p. 735-43.
54.
Parthenakis, F.I., A.P. Patrianakos, P.G. Tzerakis, D.M. Kambouraki, S.I. Chrysostomakis, and P.E.
Vardas, Late left ventricular diastolic flow propagation velocity determined by color M-mode Doppler in
the assessment of diastolic dysfunction. J Am Soc Echocardiogr, 2004. 17(2): p. 139-45.
2003
55.
Parthenakis, F.I., A. Patrianakos, V. Prassopoulos, E. Papadimitriou, D. Nikitovic, N.S. Karkavitsas,
and P.E. Vardas, Relation of cardiac sympathetic innervation to proinflammatory cytokine levels in
patients with heart failure secondary to idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Am J Cardiol, 2003. 91(10):
p. 1190-4.
2002
56.
Parthenakis, F.I., V.K. Prassopoulos, S.I. Koukouraki, E.A. Zacharis, G.F. Diakakis, N.K. Karkavitsas,
and P.E. Vardas, Segmental pattern of myocardial sympathetic denervation in idiopathic dilated
cardiomyopathy: relationship to regional wall motion and myocardial perfusion abnormalities. J Nucl
Cardiol, 2002. 9(1): p. 15-22.
57.
Parthenakis, F.I., M.K. Kanakaraki, E.M. Kanoupakis, E.I. Skalidis, G.F. Diakakis, O.K. Filippou, and
P.E. Vardas, Value of Doppler index combining systolic and diastolic myocardial performance in
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predicting cardiopulmonary exercise capacity in patients with congestive heart failure: effects of
dobutamine. Chest, 2002. 121(6): p. 1935-41.
2001
58.
Zouridakis, E.G., F.I. Parthenakis, G.E. Kochiadakis, E.M. Kanoupakis, and P.E. Vardas, QT
dispersion in patients with mitral valve prolapse is related to the echocardiographic degree of the
prolapse and mitral leaflet thickness. Europace, 2001. 3(4): p. 292-8.
59.
Kochiadakis, G.E., E.I. Skalidis, M.D. Kaleboubas, N.E. Igoumenidis, M.I. Hamilos, F.I. Parthenakis,
and P.E. Vardas, Effect of acute atrial fibrillation on coronary circulation. Am J Cardiol, 2001. 88(12): p.
1431-3, A8.
60.
Kanoupakis, E., D. Michaloudis, O. Fraidakis, F. Parthenakis, P. Vardas, and J. Melissas, Left
ventricular function and cardiopulmonary performance following surgical treatment of morbid obesity.
Obes Surg, 2001. 11(5): p. 552-8.
61.
Ikonomidis, I., A. Tsoukas, F. Parthenakis, A. Gournizakis, A. Kassimatis, L. Rallidis, and P.
Nihoyannopoulos, Four year follow up of aortic valve replacement for isolated aortic stenosis: a link
between reduction in pressure overload, regression of left ventricular hypertrophy, and diastolic
function. Heart, 2001. 86(3): p. 309-16.
2000
62.
Parthenakis, F.I., G.E. Kochiadakis, E.I. Skalidis, M.K. Kanakaraki, N.E. Mezilis, E.M. Kanoupakis,
P.E. Vardas, and P. Nihoyannopoulos, Aortic atherosclerotic lesions in the thoracic aorta detected by
multiplane transesophageal echocardiography as a predictor of coronary artery disease in elderly
patients. Clin Cardiol, 2000. 23(10): p. 734-9.
63.
Parthenakis, F.I., E.M. Kanoupakis, G.E. Kochiadakis, E.I. Skalidis, N.E. Mezilis, E.N. Simantirakis,
M.K. Kanakaraki, and P.E. Vardas, Left ventricular diastolic filling pattern predicts cardiopulmonary
determinants of functional capacity in patients with congestive heart failure. Am Heart J, 2000. 140(2):
p. 338-44.
64.
Parthenakis, F.I., M.K. Kanakaraki, and P.E. Vardas, Images in cardiology: silent patent ductus
arteriosus endarteritis. Heart, 2000. 84(6): p. 619.
65.
Mezilis, N.E., F.I. Parthenakis, M.K. Kanakaraki, M.E. Marketou, H.E. Mavrakis, and P.E. Vardas,
Dobutamine- vs exercise-induced ST segment elevation early after Q wave myocardial infarction.
Prediction of functional recovery after revascularization. Eur Heart J, 2000. 21(10): p. 814-22.
66.
Kochiadakis, G.E., M.E. Marketou, N.E. Igoumenidis, E.N. Simantirakis, F.I. Parthenakis, E.G.
Manios, and P.E. Vardas, Autonomic nervous system activity before and during episodes of myocardial
ischemia in patients with stable coronary artery disease during daily life. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol,
2000. 23(12): p. 2030-9.
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67.
Kanoupakis, E.M., E.G. Manios, H.E. Mavrakis, M.D. Kaleboubas, F.I. Parthenakis, and P.E.
Vardas, Relation of autonomic modulation to recurrence of atrial fibrillation following cardioversion. Am
J Cardiol, 2000. 86(9): p. 954-8.
1999
68.
Skalidis, E.I., F.I. Parthenakis, E.A. Zacharis, G.E. Datseris, and P.E. Vardas, Pulmonary tumor
embolism from primary cardiac B-cell lymphoma. Chest, 1999. 116(5): p. 1489-90.
69.
Skalidis, E.I., G.E. Kochiadakis, S.I. Koukouraki, F.I. Parthenakis, N.S. Karkavitsas, and P.E. Vardas,
Phasic coronary flow pattern and flow reserve in patients with left bundle branch block and normal
coronary arteries. J Am Coll Cardiol, 1999. 33(5): p. 1338-46.
70.
Simantirakis, E.N., G.E. Kochiadakis, M.K. Kanakaraki, M.E. Marketou, F.I. Parthenakis, E.M.
Kanoupakis, and P.E. Vardas, Impact of chronic DDD pacing on time-domain indexes of heart rate
variability in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 1999.
22(12): p. 1808-13.
71.
Parthenakis, F.I., E.I. Skalidis, G.E. Kochiadakis, E.A. Zacharis, C.S. Karidis, G.I. Chlouverakis, and
P.E. Vardas, Assessment of left ventricular ejection dynamics in patients with coronary artery disease
during dipyridamole-stress Doppler echocardiography. Coron Artery Dis, 1999. 10(7): p. 471-7.
72.
Kochiadakis, G.E., N.E. Igoumenidis, F.I. Parthenakis, G.I. Chlouverakis, and P.E. Vardas,
Amiodarone versus propafenone for conversion of chronic atrial fibrillation: results of a randomized,
controlled study. J Am Coll Cardiol, 1999. 33(4): p. 966-71.
1998
73.
Simantirakis, E.N., E.M. Kanoupakis, G.E. Kochiadakis, M.K. Kanakaraki, F.I. Parthenakis, E.G.
Manios, E. Markianos, and P.E. Vardas, The effect of DDD pacing on ergospirometric parameters and
neurohormonal activity in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Pacing Clin
Electrophysiol, 1998. 21(11 Pt 2): p. 2269-72.
74.
Michaloudis, D., O. Fraidakis, A. Petrou, C. Gigourtsi, and F. Parthenakis, Anaesthesia and the QT
interval. Effects of isoflurane and halothane in unpremedicated children. Anaesthesia, 1998. 53(5): p.
435-9.
75.
Mezilis, N.E., F.I. Parthenakis, M.K. Kanakaraki, E.M. Kanoupakis, and P.E. Vardas, QT variability
before and after episodes of nonsustained ventricular tachycardia in patients with hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 1998. 21(11 Pt 2): p. 2387-91.
76.
Kochiadakis, G.E., N.E. Igoumenidis, M.C. Solomou, F.I. Parthenakis, M.G. Christakis-Hampsas,
G.I. Chlouverakis, A.M. Tsatsakis, and P.E. Vardas, Conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm using
acute intravenous procainamide infusion. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther, 1998. 12(1): p. 75-81.
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77.
Kochiadakis, G.E., N.E. Igoumenidis, E.N. Simantirakis, M.E. Marketou, F.I. Parthenakis, N.E.
Mezilis, and P.E. Vardas, Intravenous propafenone versus intravenous amiodarone in the management
of atrial fibrillation of recent onset: a placebo-controlled study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 1998. 21(11 Pt
2): p. 2475-9.
1997
78.
Vardas, P.E., E.N. Simantirakis, F.I. Parthenakis, S.I. Chrysostomakis, E.I. Skalidis, and E.G.
Zuridakis, AAIR versus DDDR pacing in patients with impaired sinus node chronotropy: an
echocardiographic and cardiopulmonary study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 1997. 20(7): p. 1762-8.
79.
Simantirakis, E.N., F.I. Parthenakis, S.I. Chrysostomakis, E.G. Zuridakis, N.E. Igoumenidis, and P.E.
Vardas, Left atrial appendage function during DDD and VVI pacing. Heart, 1997. 77(5): p. 428-31.
80.
Parthenakis, F.I., K.S. Karidis, G. Zuridakis, E.M. Kanoupakis, G.I. Chlouverakis, and P.E. Vardas,
Left ventricular diastolic filling changes during dipyridamole-induced ischaemia. An echo-Doppler study.
Coron Artery Dis, 1997. 8(7): p. 449-54.
1996
81.
Parthenakis, F.I., P.E. Vardas, L. Ralidis, A. Dritsas, and P. Nihoyannopoulos, QT interval in cardiac
amyloidosis. Clin Cardiol, 1996. 19(1): p. 51-4.
82.
Parthenakis, F., E. Skalidis, E. Simantirakis, D. Kounali, P. Vardas, and P. Nihoyannopoulos,
Absence of atherosclerotic lesions in the thoracic aorta indicates absence of significant coronary artery
disease. Am J Cardiol, 1996. 77(12): p. 1118-21 SERIALS SUBS JAF.
83.
Parthenakis, F., G. Kochiadakis, E. Simantirakis, E. Zuridakis, S. Chrysostomakis, I. Ikonomidis,
and P. Vardas, Incidence of ventricular arrhythmias during silent myocardial ischaemia in coronary artery
disease. Int J Cardiol, 1996. 57(1): p. 61-7.
84.
Kochiadakis, G.E., F.I. Parthenakis, E.G. Zuridakis, A.T. Rombola, S.I. Chrysostomakis, and P.E.
Vardas, Is there increased sympathetic activity in patients with mitral valve prolapse? Pacing Clin
Electrophysiol, 1996. 19(11 Pt 2): p. 1872-6.
1995
85.
Simantirakis, E., E. Skalidis, F. Parthenakis, S. Chrysostomakis, E. Manios, G. Kochiadakis, and P.
Vardas, Impact of atrioventricular delay on heart rate variability of paced patients with and without
heart failure. Int J Cardiol, 1995. 52(3): p. 235-9.
1994
86.
Vardas, P.E., E.N. Simandirakis, F.I. Parthenakis, E.G. Manios, N.G. Eleftherakis, and D.E. Terzakis,
Study of late potentials and ventricular arrhythmias in hypertensive patients with normal
electrocardiograms. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 1994. 17(4 Pt 1): p. 577-84.
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Conferences
Fragiskos Parthenakis has participated in numerous research conferences and has presented more than
150 conference proceedings. In numerous cases he has been an invited speaker or member/chair of the
board committee. Furthermore, he is member of the organising committee of the Pulse and
Cardioelectrics Meeting, taking place annually.
Funding
European funded projects:
Title: TransPOT -Enhancing University of Crete Medical School Scientific Excellence and Translational
Research Potential in Human Diseases
Total Budget: 1500000 euros
Source: European Union.
Role in the research team: Collaborating investigator
Starting/ending dates: 1/3/1012 – 31/12/2014
National funded projects:
Fragiskos Parthenakis has awarded several research grands and awards from the Hellenic Society of
Cardiology. Other funded projects are listed below.
Title: Investigation of the levels of cardiovascular related microRNAs in peripheral blood cells of patients
with cardiovascular diseases.
Role in the research team: Principal investigator
Budget: 1500 €
Starting/ending dates: 18/1/2013 - 17/1/2014
Source: University of Crete
Title: Cardiomyopathies in the population of Crete; Hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathies
Role in the research team: Principal investigator
Budget: 5000 €
Starting/ending dates: 15/5/2013 - 14/5/2016
Source: Private funding
Title: Participation in meetings
Role in the research team: Principal investigator
Budget: 1190 €
Starting/ending dates: 1/5/2006 - 30/9/2007
Source: Private funding
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