Vasilios G Athyros

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1 Clinical review: The pathogenetic role of cortisol in the metabolic syndrome: a hypothesis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2009 2.50
2 Effects of statin treatment on uric acid homeostasis in patients with primary hyperlipidemia. Am Heart J 2004 2.09
3 Elevated serum uric acid levels in metabolic syndrome: an active component or an innocent bystander? Metabolism 2006 2.01
4 Left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in normotensive type 1 diabetic patients with or without autonomic neuropathy: a radionuclide ventriculography study. Diabetes Care 2003 1.79
5 CORONA, statins, and heart failure: who lost the crown? Angiology 2008 1.38
6 Pheochromocytoma: an update on genetics and management. Endocr Relat Cancer 2007 1.34
7 Adrenal incidentaloma: a diagnostic challenge. Hormones (Athens) 2009 1.29
8 Hyperuricemia as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014 1.11
9 Comment to "atorvastatin improves disease activity of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis partly through its tumour necrosis factor-α-lowering property". Dig Liver Dis 2012 1.06
10 Metabolic syndrome in clinical practice. Cardiol J 2014 1.06
11 Prevalence and clinical outcome of polyvascular atherosclerotic disease in patients undergoing coronary intervention. Circ J 2013 1.06
12 Spironolactone versus eplerenone for the treatment of idiopathic hyperaldosteronism. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2008 1.00
13 Dyslipidemia as a risk factor for ischemic stroke. Curr Top Med Chem 2009 0.99
14 Dyslipidaemia, hypercoagulability and the metabolic syndrome. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2006 0.99
15 Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease: a novel agent for reducing cardiovascular risk? Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2010 0.95
16 Triglycerides and vascular risk: insights from epidemiological data and interventional studies. Curr Drug Targets 2009 0.95
17 Statin discontinuation: an underestimated risk? Curr Med Res Opin 2008 0.95
18 Hyperuricaemia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): a relationship with implications for vascular risk? Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2011 0.94
19 Angiotensin II reactivation and aldosterone escape phenomena in renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockade: is oral renin inhibition the solution? Expert Opin Pharmacother 2007 0.93
20 Hyperuricaemia: more than just a cause of gout? J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2013 0.92
21 Lipoprotein a: where are we now? Curr Opin Cardiol 2009 0.92
22 Lipid-lowering agents and new onset diabetes mellitus. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2010 0.90
23 11beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitors: novel agents for the treatment of metabolic syndrome and obesity-related disorders? Metabolism 2012 0.89
24 Statins exert multiple beneficial effects on patients undergoing percutaneous revascularization procedures. Curr Drug Targets 2007 0.89
25 The role of endocannabinoid system blockade in the treatment of the metabolic syndrome. J Clin Pharmacol 2007 0.88
26 Atherogenesis in renal patients: a model of vascular disease? Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2008 0.87
27 Anti-inflammatory effects of fibrates: an overview. Curr Med Chem 2009 0.86
28 Statin-based treatment for cardiovascular risk and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Killing two birds with one stone? Ann Med 2011 0.86
29 Effect of quinapril or losartan alone and in combination on left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions in asymptomatic patients with diabetic autonomic neuropathy. J Diabetes Complications 2006 0.85
30 Has the time come for a new definition of microalbuminuria? Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2008 0.85
31 Implementation of guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension. The impulsion study. Open Cardiovasc Med J 2009 0.85
32 Total serum insulin-like growth factor-1 and C-reactive protein in metabolic syndrome with or without diabetes. Angiology 2006 0.84
33 Statins and renal function. Is the compound and dose making a difference? Nephrol Dial Transplant 2007 0.84
34 The role of statins for the primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in women. Curr Pharm Des 2009 0.84
35 The role of ankle brachial index and carotid intima-media thickness in vascular risk stratification. Curr Opin Cardiol 2010 0.84
36 The effect of antihypertensive agents on insulin sensitivity, lipids and haemostasis. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2010 0.84
37 The role of renin-angiotensin system inhibition in the treatment of hypertension in metabolic syndrome: are all the angiotensin receptor blockers equal? Expert Opin Ther Targets 2007 0.83
38 The pharmacokinetic considerations and adverse effects of DPP-4 inhibitors [corrected]. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2014 0.83
39 Impact of statins on glucose metabolism--a matter of debate. Am J Cardiol 2011 0.83
40 Metabolic syndrome and non-cardiac vascular diseases: an update from human studies. Curr Pharm Des 2014 0.83
41 Fenofibrate: a novel formulation (Triglide) in the treatment of lipid disorders: a review. Int J Nanomedicine 2006 0.82
42 Statins and heart failure. J Am Coll Cardiol 2010 0.82
43 Omega-3 fatty acids: how can they be used in secondary prevention? Curr Atheroscler Rep 2008 0.81
44 Endothelial function, arterial stiffness and lipid lowering drugs. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2007 0.81
45 Characteristics other than the diagnostic criteria associated with metabolic syndrome: an overview. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2014 0.81
46 Concurrent blood pressure, glycemic and lipid control for the prevention of vascular complications of type II diabetes mellitus: a long overdue objective? Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2010 0.81
47 The impact of serum uric acid on cardiovascular outcomes in the LIFE study. Kidney Int 2004 0.80
48 Lipid lowering agents and the endothelium: an update after 4 years. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2012 0.80
49 Mechanisms linking nonalcoholic fatty liver disease with coronary artery disease. Dig Dis Sci 2012 0.80
50 Effect of rosuvastatin on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in patients with metabolic syndrome and hypercholesterolaemia: a preliminary report. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2014 0.80
51 Long-term treatment effect of atorvastatin on aortic stiffness in hypercholesterolaemic patients. Curr Med Res Opin 2003 0.80
52 Should we consider Addison's disease in the differential diagnosis of persistent hypertransaminasemia? A case report. Acta Gastroenterol Belg 2011 0.80
53 Dry cough as first manifestation of giant-cell arteritis. J Am Geriatr Soc 2006 0.80
54 Colesevelam: a new and improved bile acid sequestrant? Curr Pharm Des 2013 0.79
55 Role of antihypertensive drugs in arterial 'de-stiffening' and central pulsatile hemodynamics. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2012 0.79
56 Preventing macrovascular complications of diabetes: where do we stand with glycemic control? Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2008 0.79
57 Cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibition and HDL increase: has the dream ended? Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2008 0.79
58 Carotid intima-media thickness in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review. Angiology 2013 0.79
59 Statins in patients with renal dysfunction. Am J Cardiol 2012 0.79
60 Effect of apolipoprotein E polymorphism on serum uric acid levels in healthy subjects. J Investig Med 2005 0.79
61 The effect of cholesterol-lowering treatment on renal function. Am J Kidney Dis 2006 0.79
62 Statin potency, LDL receptors and new onset diabetes. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2014 0.78
63 Endocrine hypertension: diagnosis and management of a complex clinical entity. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2010 0.78
64 JUPITER: major implications for vascular risk assessment. Curr Med Res Opin 2009 0.78
65 To switch (statins) or not to switch? That is the question. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2010 0.78
66 Colesevelam improves glycemic control and lipid management in inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus. Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab 2008 0.78
67 Atenolol: differences in mode of action compared with other antihypertensives. An opportunity to identify features that influence outcome? Curr Pharm Des 2007 0.78
68 Is the risk for cardiovascular disease increased in all phenotypes of the polycystic ovary syndrome? Angiology 2011 0.78
69 Stage of chronic kidney disease and severity of coronary heart disease manifestation. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2012 0.78
70 Established and emerging vascular risk factors and the development of aortic stenosis: an opportunity for prevention? Expert Opin Ther Targets 2008 0.78
71 Ezetimibe therapy for dyslipidemia: an update. Curr Pharm Des 2013 0.78
72 Combination of statin plus renin angiotensin system inhibition for the prevention or the treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Curr Pharm Des 2014 0.78
73 Seasonal variation in the occurrence of stroke in Northern Greece: a 10 year study in 8204 patients. Neurol Res 2010 0.77
74 Comment on: Novel therapeutic targets for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2013 0.77
75 Management of statin-intolerant high-risk patients. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2010 0.77
76 Statins and cardiovascular events in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. The AURORA results suggest the need for earlier intervention. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2009 0.77
77 Alanine aminotransferase is associated with metabolic syndrome independently of insulin resistance. Circ J 2011 0.77
78 Medical treatment as an alternative to adrenalectomy in patients with aldosterone-producing adenomas. Endocr Relat Cancer 2008 0.77
79 Is there a role for hypolipidaemic drug therapy in the prevention or treatment of microvascular complications of diabetes? Open Cardiovasc Med J 2012 0.77
80 Smoking and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH): the GREek Atorvastatin and Coronary heart disease Evaluation (GREACE) trial. J Hepatol 2012 0.77
81 Long-term treatment with atorvastatin in adolescent males with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Atherosclerosis 2002 0.77
82 Multifactorial intervention for the prevention of vascular complications of type 2 diabetes. Hellenic J Cardiol 2009 0.76
83 Current treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2011 0.76
84 High density lipoprotein cholesterol and statin trials. Curr Med Chem 2008 0.76
85 Managing the combination of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2012 0.76
86 Residual cardiac risk reduction beyond lipid lowering. Hellenic J Cardiol 2011 0.76
87 Non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol and coronary events during long-term statin treatment. Atherosclerosis 2003 0.76
88 Thinking beyond traditional cardiovascular risk factors: the role of arterial stiffness in targeting residual risk. Angiology 2012 0.76
89 Effect of antihypertensive drug-associated diabetes on cardiovascular risk. Hellenic J Cardiol 2010 0.76
90 PCI and stable coronary heart disease--COURAGE to change our minds? Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2007 0.76
91 The JUPITER trial results boost the evidence for the use of hsCRP as a treatment target and as part of the assessment of vascular risk: time for new guidelines? Hellenic J Cardiol 2009 0.76
92 A comparison of the aldosterone-blocking agents eplerenone and spironolactone. Clin Cardiol 2009 0.76
93 Cardiorenal anemia syndrome: do erythropoietin and iron therapy have a place in the treatment of heart failure? Angiology 2008 0.76
94 Metabolic syndrome and arterial stiffness: the past, the present and the future. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2013 0.76
95 Editorial: aliskiren/amlodipine single-pill combinations: more evidence in favour of combination formulations for the treatment of hypertension. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2012 0.76
96 Response to 'Mildly decreased glomerular filtration rate is associated with poor coronary heart disease outcome'. Clin Cardiol 2012 0.76
97 The role of statins in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: an update. Curr Pharm Des 2014 0.76
98 Statins and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a bright future? Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2013 0.76
99 Lipid-lowering therapy in patients with peripheral arterial disease. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther 2005 0.76
100 Statin-fibrate combination for mixed dyslipidaemia: a limited option? Curr Med Res Opin 2010 0.76
101 Dyslipidemia induced by drugs used for the prevention and treatment of vascular diseases. Open Cardiovasc Med J 2011 0.75
102 Statins and regression of coronary atherosclerosis. JAMA 2007 0.75
103 New-onset diabetes after transplantation. Lancet 2005 0.75
104 Beneficial effects of high atorvastatin dose reloading prior to percutaneous coronary intervention. Curr Med Res Opin 2013 0.75
105 Effects of simvastatin alone versus fenofibrate alone versus simvastatin plus fenofibrate on lipoprotein subparticle profiles in patients with diabetes mellitus and mixed dyslipidemia. Am J Cardiol 2008 0.75
106 Alcohol consumption and the heart. Int J Cardiol 2013 0.75
107 Effects of Losartan vs. Enalapril on the Markers of Metabolic Syndrome. Oman Med J 2012 0.75
108 Fibrinogen, hematocrit, and platelets in mild kidney dysfunction and the role of uric acid: an Italian male population study. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2012 0.75
109 Treating Arterial Stiffness in Young and Elderly Patients with the Metabolic Syndrome. Curr Pharm Des 2014 0.75
110 Therapeutic options for statin-intolerant patients. Curr Med Res Opin 2012 0.75
111 Evaluation of the incidence and risk factors for development of fenofibrate-associated nephrotoxicity. J Clin Lipidol 2012 0.75
112 Efficacy and tolerability of once-weekly rosuvastatin in patients with previous statin intolerance. J Clin Lipidol 2011 0.75
113 Editorial: Vascular Calcification, Cardiovascular Risk and microRNAs. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2016 0.75
114 Reaching hypertriglyceridemia goals. Curr Med Res Opin 2013 0.75
115 Prehypertension and the cardiometabolic syndrome: targeting several risk factors to achieve maximum benefit. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014 0.75
116 Is there any association between adiponectin gene polymorphisms and cardiovascular disease? Angiology 2012 0.75
117 Gender disparity in lipid target achievements in high and very high atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk patients in the Arabian Gulf. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2016 0.75
118 Editorial: (New drug (LCZ696) for the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction after 10 years. Can one study change the guidelines?). Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2014 0.75
119 Hypertrophic Mesenteric Adipose Tissue May Play a Role in Atherogenesis in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2016 0.75
120 Psoriasis and Vascular Risk : An Update. Curr Pharm Des 2014 0.75
121 Cardiovascular risk reduction with combination of anti-atherosclerotic medications in younger and older patients. Curr Med Res Opin 2013 0.75
122 Editorial: Resolution of Non-Alcoholic-Steatohepatitis. More than One Drug Needed? Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2016 0.75
123 Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis: an update on diagnosis and management. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2011 0.75
124 Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis: medical therapy alone or in combination with revascularization? Angiology 2009 0.75
125 Current challenges in antihypertensive treatment in the elderly. Pol Arch Med Wewn 2016 0.75
126 Unusual manifestation of diarrhea-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome in an adult. Ren Fail 2008 0.75
127 Antisense technology for the prevention or the treatment of cardiovascular disease: the next blockbuster? Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2008 0.75
128 Achieving lipid targets in primary care settings. Curr Med Res Opin 2014 0.75
129 Does metabolic syndrome influence outcome following percutaneous coronary intervention? Angiology 2011 0.75
130 Relation of improvement in glomerular filtration rate with atorvastatin to reductions in heart failure morbidity. Am J Cardiol 2012 0.75
131 The interplay between TSH and lipids. what should clinicians know? Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2015 0.75
132 Primary and secondary coronary heart disease prevention using statins: is targeting Adam or Eve equally effective? Expert Opin Pharmacother 2008 0.75
133 Novel data on the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, treatment targets, and new therapeutic interventions in lipid-related cardiovascular risk factors. Curr Pharm Des 2014 0.75
134 Should atenolol still be recommended as first-line therapy for primary hypertension? Hellenic J Cardiol 2006 0.75
135 Editorial: (Persistent elevation of blood pressure in children and adolescents is associated with arterial hypertension and premature atherosclerosis in adults. Is it possible to reverse this?). Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2014 0.75
136 Should we expand the concept of coronary heart disease equivalents? Curr Opin Cardiol 2014 0.75
137 Targets for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in patients with stable coronary heart disease: where are we now after the "treating to new targets" (TNT) trial? Hellenic J Cardiol 2005 0.75
138 The DEFINE study: a bright future for CETP inhibitors? Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2011 0.75
139 Hypolipidaemic drug treatment: yesterday is not gone yet, today is challenging and tomorrow is coming soon; let us combine them all. Curr Pharm Des 2014 0.75
140 Statins and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Update After 1 Year. Curr Pharm Des 2016 0.75
141 Abnormal Peri-Organ or Intra-organ Fat (APIFat) Deposition: An Underestimated Predictor of Vascular Risk? Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2016 0.75