Thanasis Rempakos

MD @uoaofficial, Research Fellow @MHIF_Heart, Center for Coronary Artery Disease

[Center for Coronary Artery Disease @CCAD_MHIF]

Our new study is out now!
https://t.co/LrQ0UR4bzB

Following the global #CTO crossing algorithm improves:
✔️ Initial crossing success
✔️ Overall technical success
without increasing MACE

@esbrilakis @RempakosT @m1chaella_alex @DStrepkos @PedroEPCarvalho @dnzmtlu @yadersandoval

[Michaella Alexandrou @m1chaella_alex]

Kicking off the #CTO2025 meeting with this year’s most influential publications—proud to see our paper on #AI predicting AW success featured!

Check it out: https://t.co/OteNBITbCE

Looking forward to insightful discussions.

@RempakosT @esbrilakis @yadersandoval

[Emmanouil Brilakis @esbrilakis]

Applications for the 2025-2026 CHIP/CTO Fellowship at the Minneapolis Heart institute are open! Learn more and apply: https://t.co/GfTdygcVRa

[JACC Journals @JACCJournals]

Dr. @RempakosT, et al developed a #MachineLearning model with 14 features and high predictive capacity for successful primary antegrade wiring in CTO-PCI: https://t.co/m7n8xpBEc9

@esbrilakis #PCI #JACCINT #cvCAD

[Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation @MHIF_Heart]

📢 We are excited to announce the CT for PCI Course 2.0 on October 24-25, 2024! This interactive in-person program will include hands-on training in the use of software to facilitate CT-guided PCI...

[Center for Coronary Artery Disease @CCAD_MHIF]

Plaque modification #microcatheters were used in 242 cases (#Tornus 51% & #Turnpike Gold 49%) with decreasing frequency over time.

Insights from the #PROGRESSCTO registry on the use of plaque modification microcatheters during #CTO #PCI.

Read more here: https://t.co/NaGuwxyXhD

[Center for Coronary Artery Disease @CCAD_MHIF]

Predicting successful #CTO crossing with primary AW using machine learning

Try our application here:
https://t.co/UsVp08dBqb

@esbrilakis @RempakosT @m1chaella_alex @dnzmtlu
@yadersandoval @AhmedAlOgaili @LAzzaliniMD @JACCJournals @MHIF_Heart

[Baha Simsek @BahadirSimsekMD]

Inviting cardiologists to join our financial wellness survey:
https://t.co/fKaWEZQftU
10 lucky participants will get a free copy of The White Coat Investor book @WCInvestor

@esbrilakis @LAzzaliniMD @DrBillLombardi @yadersandoval @AndrewJSauer @samitshahmd @jl35wilsonMD

[Center for Coronary Artery Disease @CCAD_MHIF]

Our study from @m1chaella_alex et al on the geographic diversity in #CTO #PCI is now online at @InvasiveCardiol!

Read more here: https://t.co/StDu8Mn0Yo

#PROGRESSCTO

@esbrilakis @RempakosT @AhmedAlOgaili @yadersandoval @Bavana_Rangan @dnzmtlu @LAzzaliniMD

[Center for Coronary Artery Disease @CCAD_MHIF]

Our latest article discussing how #ChatGPT did on the interventional cardiology certification exam is now available online at @JACCJournals!

Key findings: ChatGPT passed ✅, but did not perform as well as the fellows 👥.

Read more here: https://t.co/A0VZuAT4ZU

[Thanasis Rempakos @RempakosT]

Thank you very much Dr. Basir! I really appreciate your guidance in this project!

[Babar Basir @Babar_Basir]

Wonderful work led by @RempakosT

@FaroucJaffer @RhianEDavies1 @LAzzaliniMD @KateKearney4 @yadersandoval @esbrilakis

Validation of the BCIS CHIP Score in CTO PCI https://t.co/xziePEbMA2

[Center for Coronary Artery Disease @CCAD_MHIF]

Excited to host the first US course in CT-guided PCI at @MHIF_Heart! We're immensely grateful to @ColletCarlos and our distinguished speakers for joining us in this innovative journey. Ready to inspire and transform together! @JoaoLCavalcante @esbrilakis @yadersandoval #CT4PCI

[Center for Coronary Artery Disease @CCAD_MHIF]

Hi #CardioTwitter!

Are you attending #ACC24? @CCAD_MHIF will be there with 7 flatboard and 7 moderated presentations!

Do not hesitate to contact us if you want to learn more about the team. We can’t wait to see you all!

@esbrilakis @yadersandoval @ACCinTouch @MHIF_Heart

[Thanasis Rempakos @RempakosT]

@ThomasBasala @CCAD_MHIF Thank you Thomas, looking forward to life in Michigan!

[Thanasis Rempakos @RempakosT]

@Babar_Basir @CCAD_MHIF @BeaumontCards Thank you so much Dr. Basir!

[Emmanouil Brilakis @esbrilakis]

Inviting CTO operators/fellows to join our survey focused on crossing strategy selection. Participate now: https://t.co/LXaTqLr0ud. Your expertise & insights are crucial! Plus, 10 lucky participants will receive a complimentary copy of the Manual of CTO Interventions. @CCAD_MHIF

[Spyros Kostantinis @S_Kostantinis]

Now online @InvasiveCardiol
https://t.co/YvHlVakthO
Many thanks to @esbrilakis @BahadirSimsekMD @RempakosT @yadersandoval @AllanaSalman @Bavana_Rangan @MNsotka @dnzmtlu @JuditKaracsonyi @m1chaella_alex @MHIF_Heart

[Salman Allana, MD FACC FSCAI @AllanaSalman]

Despite baseline differences, success and MACE with CTO PCI are similar amongst most races. @UTSWNews @MHIF_Heart
https://t.co/De4PrnhYGS
@esbrilakis @LAzzaliniMD @KAlaswadMD @KateKearney4 @FaroucJaffer @DKarmpaliotis @RhianEDavies1 @cardiofrizz @RinfretStephane @wissamj123

[Center for Coronary Artery Disease @CCAD_MHIF]

🚨Our latest article addressing a major concern for interventional cardiologists is now available online. Emergency #CABG following #CTO PCI is a critical complication with significant in-hospital mortality rates.

Discover more details here: https://t.co/AdHG5fVkKO

[Center for Coronary Artery Disease @CCAD_MHIF]

What an amazing experience at #CTO2024! Already looking forward to reconnecting with everyone at #CRT2024 🫀

If you want to join the #PROGRESSCTO registry, with data from >15,000 #CTOPCI & 131 publications, do it here: https://t.co/QHreXpfbdK

@esbrilakis @MHIF_Heart @crfheart