Search for dissertations about: "Anna Södergren"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Anna Södergren.
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1. Formation and Relevance of Platelet Subpopulations
Abstract : Platelets are important players in the hemostatic system, acting as guardians of vessel integrity. When they come across a breach in the vessel wall, they quickly adhere to the damaged surface, secrete activating and adhesive compounds from their secretory granules, recruit additional platelets into a growing platelet plug and support the action of the coagulation system. READ MORE
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2. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis : aspects of pathogenesis and risk
Abstract : Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased prevalence and severity of atherosclerosis, and a corresponding increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The mechanisms causing this are not well elucidated, but both traditional cardiovascular risk factors and RA-associated factors have been associated with atherosclerosis and increased risk of cardiovascular events in patients with RA. READ MORE
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3. Aerobic capacity in rheumatoid arthritis : aspects of associations with cardiovascular risk factors and disease activity
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic and inflammatory disease that has been associated with an increased morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Low aerobic capacity is one of the strongest independent risk factors for CVD and all-cause mortality in the general population. READ MORE