Dr. Kyriaki Mavromoustakou | Cardiology | Best Researcher Award
Cardiologist Resident | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece
Dr. Kyriaki Mavromoustakou is an emerging cardiologist from Athens, Greece, currently serving as a Specialist Trainee in Cardiology at Hippokration General Hospital under the Greek NHS. Her work bridges clinical excellence and scientific innovation, focusing on heart failure, interventional cardiology, and cardiopulmonary testing. A PhD candidate at the University of Athens, her research explores the impact of biventricular pacing on gut microbiota in chronic heart failure, reflecting her dedication to advancing understanding of the gut–heart axis. She holds an MSc in Interventional Cardiology from the University of Athens, earned with distinction, and a medical degree from the University of Thrace. Professionally, she has held key clinical roles in both Greece and Ireland, including emergency and acute care positions at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, St. Columcille’s Hospital, and Cork University Hospital. Her international experience has refined her diagnostic precision, leadership, and adaptability in high-pressure settings. Passionate about translational cardiology, her research interests include heart failure mechanisms, interventional procedures, electrophysiology, and the interplay between cardiac and systemic physiology. Dr. Mavromoustakou’s academic achievements and active participation in ALS and ATLS certification programs underscore her commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based medicine. Recognized for her academic excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration, she has represented her institutions at international medical programs and conferences. Outside of medicine, she is an accomplished chess player whose strategic mindset complements her analytical approach to cardiology. Through her blend of clinical expertise, research innovation, and dedication to patient-centered care, Dr. Mavromoustakou stands out as one of the promising young clinicians shaping the future of cardiovascular medicine in Europe. Citations by 4 documents | 4 documents | h-index: 1.
Featured Publications
Mavromoustakou, K., Botis, M., et al. (2025). Valvular heart disease in non-valvular heart failure continuum: The role of cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Biomedicines, 13(10), 2415. — Cited by 3 articles.
Chatzipieris, F. P., Mavromoustakou, K., et al. (2025). Unlocking novel therapeutic potential of angiotensin II receptor blockers. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(18), 8819. — Cited by 2 articles.
Mavromoustakou, K., Lazarou, E., et al. (2025). Chylopericardium after cardiac surgery: A rare yet serious complication. Hellenic Journal of Cardiology. — Cited by 1 article.
Mavromoustakou, K., Katzouridi, S., et al. (2023). The role of implantable loop recorder in patients with cryptogenic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart and Mind, 7(3), 148–156. — Cited by 4 articles.
Mavromoustakou, K., Doundoulakis, I., et al. (2022). Impact of atrial fibrillation on the severity, progress, and disability of ischemic stroke patients. Heart & Mind Journal. — Cited by 5 articles.