Ilias Karabinos

COUNSILOR

Head of 2nd Cardiology Dept. « Euroclinic of Athens » Ex President of the Working Group of Echocardiography of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology

General Information

  • I originate from Andritsaina, Ilia (Mountainous Olympia), though I was born in Athens. I graduated from the 1st Lyceum of Galatsi (Grava) with the grade of Excellent.
  • After passing the national entrance examinations, I studied at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1985–1991).
  • I fulfilled my military service obligations as a Medical Officer from 1992 to 1993: Clinic of the 2nd Raider Battalion (Naousa) (1992) and Clinic of the Armored Training Center (Avlona) (1993).
  • I served as a rural doctor at the Promyri Rural Clinic of the Argalasti Health Center in South Pelion (1993–1995).

A. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

  • Director of the 2nd Cardiology Clinic, Euroclinic Athens (2010–present).
  • Private medical practice (2008–present).
  • Scientific Director of the Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation Department, Euroclinic Athens (2017–present).
  • Echocardiography Laboratory, Euroclinic Athens (2004–2010).
  • Scientific Director of the Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation Department, Central Clinic Athens (2004–2010).
  • Consultant Cardiologist, 1st Cardiology Clinic, Euroclinic Athens (2002–2004).
  • Cardiologist at SOS Doctors: emergency out-of-hospital medicine (2001–2007).
  • Clinical practice: Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography – LAD flow reserve, Interventional Cardiology, Pacemaker/Defibrillator implantation

B. EDUCATION

I.Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies

  • Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1985–1991). Grade: “Very Good.”
  • Postgraduate course in “Medical Informatics and Biomedical Technology,” Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1991–1992).
  • Experimental Laboratory: Experimental Pharmacology, Laboratory of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1994–1995).
  • Doctoral dissertation, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled “Investigation of the possible role of oxidized LDL-lipoprotein in acute coronary syndromes.” Grade: Excellent.
  • Meta-analysis of epidemiological studies with practical computer application, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2019).
  • Postgraduate studies in “Epidemiology–Research Methodology in Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Practice, and Public Health” (2020–present).
  • Master Class: “Exploring the clinical value of innovations in lipid management,” Physicians Academy Cardiovascular Education (PAGE), Prague (2011).
  • Leadership and Management in Cardiovascular Medicine Forum, Vienna, Austria (2016).

II. Cardiology Training – Fellowships

  • Resident in the Internal Medicine Clinic of Athens Psychiatric Hospital (Psyn) for 2 years (1995–1997).
  • Cardiology resident for 4 years, 1st Cardiology Clinic, Evangelismos Hospital (1997–2001).
  • Five-month training (2000) in the Vascular Clinic of the 2nd University Medical Clinic, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: Duplex Ultrasound (TRIPLEX) imaging of peripheral vessels.
  • Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Catheterization Laboratory, Evangelismos Hospital (June 1, 2002 – June 15, 2005).
  • Fellowship in Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation and Diagnostic Electrophysiology, 1st Cardiology Clinic, Evangelismos Hospital (Sept 2001 – Dec 31, 2003).
  • Refresher training in defibrillator and biventricular device implantation, 2nd Cardiology Clinic, Evangelismos Hospital (2009–2010).
  • Training in advanced echocardiographic techniques, Echocardiography Laboratory, 1st Cardiology Clinic, Onassis Cardiothoracic Surgery Center (March 9 – Sept 9, 2005).
  • Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) – Interventional Cardiology, Centers of Excellence, Hospital Gregorio Maranon, Madrid (July 2006).
  • Arrhythmology Workshop “Rhythmologie” (November 2006, Würzburg, Germany).

III. Certifications

  • European Cardiologist Diploma (September 2004).
  • Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (elected September 2005).
  • Diploma of specialization in Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques (Transesophageal and Stress Echo) (2005).
  • Holder of the European Diploma in Transthoracic Echocardiography (2004) – European Accreditation of Transthoracic Echocardiography, European Association of Echocardiography, ESC.
  • Holder of the European Diploma in Transesophageal Echocardiography (2012) – European Accreditation of Transesophageal Echocardiography, European Association of Echocardiography, ESC.
  • Holder of the European Diploma in Cardiac Pacing and Defibrillation (2010) – European Accreditation of Interventional Cardiac Pacing, European Heart Rhythm Association, ESC.
  • Diploma of Contemporary Scientific Training in Hypertension, Hellenic Society of Hypertension (2005).
  • Certificate of competency in radiation protection, Greek Atomic Energy Commission (2016).
  • Certification in Advanced Life Support, European Resuscitation Council (2020, 2023).
  • ICH Good Clinical Practice Training Certificate, The Global Health Network (2024).

IV. Foreign Languages

  • English: Proficiency level (Cambridge and Michigan certificates).
  • Licensed to teach English, Ministry of Education.

C. SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

I. Publications in Scientific Journals / Conference Presentations

  • 46 full publications (first author on 18, second on 2, third on 5) in peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed/Medline: h-index = 13, 863 citations.
  • 93 full publications in Greek scientific journals not indexed in PubMed/Medline.
  • 152 presentations at international conferences (first author on 30, second on 20): 100 published as abstracts in international cardiology journals with impact factor.
  • 154 presentations at Greek conferences (first author on 61, second on 38): 71 published in the Hellenic Cardiology Review.

II.Authorship and Translation Work

  • Author of the book “Heart Failure in Questions and Answers. DVD – Echocardiographic Cases.” A. Kranidis, I. Paraskevaidis, H. Karabinos. G. Parissianos Medical Publications, June 2014.
  • Author of the book “Doppler Echocardiography DVD.” A. Kranidis, H. Karabinos. Paschalidis Publications, Athens, 2007.
  • Contributor to the book “Imaging in Cardiovascular Diseases.” Athanasios Kranidis, Ioannis Paraskevaidis – 1st ed. Athens: P. Ch. Paschalidis Medical Publications, 2011. Chapters: Acute Coronary Disease; Chronic Coronary Disease; Interventional Cardiology.
  • Contributor to the book “Concise Cardiology in Clinical Practice.” Athanasios Kranidis, 3rd Ed. Athens, Nea Publications, 2022. Chapter 29: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI).
  • Echocardiography Online Book 2022 (https://www.hcs.gr/books/diadiktyako-vivlio-ixokardiografias/).
  • Translation of chapters from the book “Geriatric Emergency Medicine,” Christian Nickel, Abdelouahab Bellou, Simon Conroy, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2018.
  • Translation of “Sabiston-Spencer: Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery,” Pashalidou Publishing, December 30, 1999.
  • Translation of The Medical Clinics of North America, July 1995 – Antimicrobial Therapy II, Althagia Publications S.A., No. 4.
  • Translation of The Medical Clinics of North America, September 1995 – Contemporary Cardiology Problems, Althagia Publications S.A., Vol. 5, Chapters 6–12.
  • Translation of The Medical Clinics of North America, December 1995 – Pediatric Nephrology, Althagia Publications S.A., No. 6, Chapters 1–2.

III. Conferences

  • Over 200 lectures, presentations, and chairmanships at various conferences.

IV. Distinctions

  • Domestic scholarship by the Hellenic Society of Cardiology for 2002 for the study of oxidized LDL-lipoprotein in acute coronary syndromes.
  • 2nd Prize for Young Investigator Research, 26th Panhellenic Cardiology Congress (2005).
  • Awards for works at Panhellenic Cardiology Congresses (2001, 2003, 2007).
  • Commendation from the Hellenic Society of Cardiology for authoring the book “Doppler Echocardiography DVD” (2013).
  • The paper “Prevalence and potential mechanisms of sustained ventricular arrhythmias during dobutamine stress echocardiography: a literature review” (J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2008;21:1376) was included as a citation in UpToDate 2009.

V. Multicenter Studies

  • EuroHeart Survey: Diabetes and Heart (2003).
  • EuroHeart Survey: Acute Coronary Syndromes II (2004).
  • GEMIG: “Genetic Predisposition and Epidemiology of Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Greek Population” (1999).
  • Olympia Study: Registry of paclitaxel-eluting stent implantation in Greece.
  • National Stress Echocardiography Registry, Echocardiography Working Group of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology (2016–2018).
  • HERICCO: Hellenic Registry of In-hospital COVID-19 Cardiovascular Outcomes.

VI. Reviewer of Scientific Works

  • Reviewer for medical journals: Atherosclerosis, Clinical Cardiology, Heart, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Echo Research and Practice.
  • Reviewer of submissions to the conferences of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
  • Reviewer of echocardiography case logbooks for European Accreditation in Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography (Logbooks for accreditation in TTE and TEE, EACVI).

VII. Educator

  • Member of the Education Committee of Euroclinic Athens (2022–present).
  • Instructor at the Nursing School of the Athens Psychiatric Hospital (MTSN) for the courses “Pharmacology” and “Cardiology” (1995–1997).
  • Postgraduate courses in Clinical Nursing, TEI of Athens – Department of Nursing (2004).
  • Instructor in stress echocardiography, Cardiology Department, Larnaca General Hospital, Cyprus (June 2005).
  • Continuing Education Seminars for Cardiology Residents organized by the Hellenic Society of Cardiology (1st–6th series: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014).
  • Participation in training programs for residents of various hospitals.

VIII. Membership in Scientific Societies

  • President, Working Group of Echocardiography, Hellenic Society of Cardiology (2022–2024).
  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
  • European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI), ESC.
  • European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR), ESC.
  • European Association of Heart Failure (HFA), ESC.
  • Council on Valvular Heart Disease, ESC.
  • Working Group on Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology, ESC.
  • Hellenic Society of Lipidology and Atherosclerosis.
  • Society of Emergency Out-of-Hospital Medicine.
  • Society for the Study and Research of Heart Failure.
  • Hellenic Society of Exercise Testing and Rehabilitation (Pulmonary Function & Rehabilitation).
  • Research interests: Atherosclerosis; endothelial dysfunction; lipid oxidation and LDL cholesterol; acute coronary syndromes; interventional cardiology; valvular heart disease; echocardiography (Stress Echo); cardiac pacing; heart failure; sudden cardiac death; biostatistics; meta-analysis; research methodology; mathematics.

D. MISCELLANEOUS

  • 36 published articles in various journals and newspapers.
  • Television and other media interviews for public health education.
  • Informative lectures to the general public aimed at prevention.
  • Education of secondary school teachers on “Factors affecting cardiac function – Prevention.”
  • Education of elementary school students about “Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases.”
  • Cosmology lessons with Dimitris Nanopoulos (May–June 2017).