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Dr Maria Kryfti
Education & Qualifications
- 2017 European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine
- 2016 Phd Diploma ( Title: ' Effects of smoking cessation on markers of inflammation')
- 2013 Diploma in Respiratory Medicine - National and Kapodistrian Universuty of Athens
- 2006 – 2007 “Master of Science in Environmental Health”, Cyprus International Institute for the Environment and Public Health in association with Harvard School of Public Health
- 1999-2005 MBBS equivalent – (Ptycheion Iatrikes), University of Thessaloniki, Medical School, Greece
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Career history
- 09/2016 – Today Special Scientist position in Respiratory Medicine , Medical School , University of Cyprus
- 12/2013 – 10/2021 Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, Nicosia General Hospital
- 2009-2013 Registrar in Respiratory Medicine, "Sotiria" Hospital for Thoracic Diseases ,Athens, Greece
- 15/10/12-15/01/13 Honorary fellow/observer Department of Respiratory Medicine,Derriford Hospital,Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
- 2007-2009 Registrar in Internal Medicine, Nicosia General Hospital, Cyprus
- 2006-2007 House Officer Rotation
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Pulmonary FunctionTests
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Pulmonary Function Tests include the measurement of the Dynamic Volumes, the Static Volumes and the Diffusion Capacity of the lungs.
The test is performed in the laboratory of 'PNOI' lung center and it is a complete test of the respiratory system.
Pulmonary Function Tests must be performed as a diagnostic tool and in the follow up of patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular diseases, diseases affecting the thoracic cage and patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing is performed on a cycle ergometer. With this test we can calculate the function of the respiratory, cardiac and myoskeletal system. during exercise. We can also assess the microcirculation and the metabolic functions occurring at the cellular level.
With Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing we can evaluate the ability to exercise, we can investigate dyspnoea on exercise and search for the reason causing impaired ability for exercise.
Polygraphic Portable Sleep Study
The polygraphic sleep study is a recording of sleep during the night while the patient sleeps at his house.
During the study the function of the heart, the muscles and the respiratory system and the position of the body during sleep.
The patient sleeps at home and he is connected to a special device with specific sensors.
The polygraphic portable sleep test leads to the diagnosis of sleep disorders as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Skin Prick Tests
Arterial Blood Gases
Skin prick tests help are important tools in the diagnosis of allergies that are often associated with asthma.
Different extracts are placed on the patients arm and then a simple pinch is made. The result is read after 20 minutes.
It is a completely safe and painless test .
Arterial Blood Gases
Arterial Blood Gases
Arterial Blood Gases
An arterial blood gases test measures the amount of oxygen, carbon dioxide and pH in the blood. A small amount of blood is aspirated from an the radial artery and then it is analysed in the blood gas analyzer. Arterial blood gases give information about the lung function and the need to receive oxygen at home.
Smoking cessation
Arterial Blood Gases
Arterial Blood Gases
Smoking cessation clinic targets the successful abstinence from smoking. To achieve smoking cessation certain advice is give to the patient . Beyond advice and follow up and there is also the option to receive medication. Oral medication reduce the desire to smoke and the unwanted symptoms that may occur when you stop smoking.