Search for dissertations about: "Lower limb ischemia"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Lower limb ischemia.
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1. Lower limb ischemia in women
Abstract : Arteriosclerosis is a general disease affecting different parts of the arterial system. In coronary heart disease (CHD) women have different risk factors, symptoms, indication for treatment, interpretation of diagnostic data and outcome than men. READ MORE
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2. Aspects on vascular and endovascular surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus and lower limb ischemia
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3. Aspects on intra-arterial thrombolysis for lower limb ischemia
Abstract : Background: Acute ischemia of the lower limb is a vascular emergency associated with amputation and death. Patients suffering from acute limb ischemia are usually elderly, and multiple comorbidities are often present. Intra-arterial thrombolysis is, perhaps, the most important minimal-invasive treatment option available today. READ MORE
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4. The impact of duplex scanning in the management of chronic lower limb arterial disease
Abstract : In patients with chronic lower extremity ischemia in which endovascular or surgical intervention is considered non-invasive evaluation by duplex scanning provides important anatomical and hemodynamic information. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the impact of duplex scanning in the selection of various therapeutic alternatives in limbs with lower extremity arterial insufficiency. READ MORE
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5. Collateral development in limb ischemia : aspects of endogenous and stimulated arteriogenesis
Abstract : Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common among elderly and affects about 20% of the population above the age of 60 years. PAD is a strong marker for future cardiovascular events and increased mortality due to widespread atherosclerotic lesions in the coronary and cerebral arteries. READ MORE