Nancy Mitropoulou

Athanasia Nancy Mitropoulou

Assistant Professor of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Joined LSU Vet Med April 1, 2024

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Education

PhD, Justus-Liebig University Giessen (Germany), 2022

DVM, University of Thessaly (Greece), 2014

Research Interest

Dr. Mitropoulou’s research contributions include publications focusing on critical topics such as arterial thromboembolism in cats and treatment approaches for acute hypoadrenocortical crisis in dogs. She serves as a Peer Reviewer for numerous journals, contributing to the advancement of veterinary research and knowledge dissemination.

Teaching Interest

Dr. Mitropoulou's passion for teaching is reflected in her experience delivering lectures, seminars, and laboratory teachings on topics ranging from emergency medicine to cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Her professional experience encompasses various roles, including clinical teaching and supervision of students, rotating interns, and ECC residents, actively contributing to shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals. Her teaching methodologies emphasize a case-based approach, utilizing simulation software, and providing students with practical insights and skills essential for clinical practice.

Clinical Interest

Dr. Mitropoulou’s clinical playground includes navigating endocrinologic emergencies, exploring coagulation conundrums, and having a blast treating electrolyte disorders.

Publications

Vollmar C., Mitropoulou, A., Hassdenteufel, E., Hildebrandt N., Schneider M., Arterial thromboembolism in a cat with transient myocardial thickening. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology 2024-1. doi.org/10.1016/j.jvc.2024.01.002

Mitropoulou, A., Hassdenteufel, E.; Lin, J.; Bauer, N.; Wurtinger, G.; Vollmar, C.; Henrich, E.; Hildebrandt, N.; Schneider, M. Retrospective Evaluation of Intravenous Enoxaparin Administration in Feline Arterial Thromboembolism. Animals 2022, doi.org/10.3390/ani12151977 

Hassdenteufel E., Mitropoulou A., Wurtinger G., Lehmann H., Hildebrandt N., Neu H., Schneider M., Thrombolysis of Feline Arterial Thromboembolism with Reteplase Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere 2022, doi:10.1055/s-0041-1741157

Mitropoulou A, Häuser MK, Lehmann H, Hazuchova K. Comparison of Hydrocortisone Continuous Rate Infusion and Prednisolone or Dexamethasone Administration for Treatment of Acute Hypoadrenocortical (Addisonian) Crisis in Dogs. Front Vet Sci. 2022 Jan 25;8:818515.  doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.818515.

Mitropoulou A, Lehmann H, Heier EM, Schneider M, Hassdenteufel E. Life-Threatening Mediastinal Hematoma Formation After Removal of the Hemodialysis Catheter in a Boxer: A Case Report. Front Vet Sci. 2021 Jul 5;8:691472. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.691472.

Mitropoulou A., Apostolopoulos N., Foerster G., Failing K., Moritz A., Mayer U. In vitro evaluation of potential interference of lokivetmab with protein electrophoresis and immunofixation. Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere. 2021 Aug;49(4):278-283 English.  doi: 10.1055/a-1519-3587

Apostolopoulos N., Mitropoulou A., Thom N, Moritz A. Update on therapy and prevention of canine leishmaniasis. Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere. 2018 Oct;46(5):315-322. English doi: 10.15654/TPK-180089

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