Search for dissertations about: "MEDICIN"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 15131 swedish dissertations containing the word MEDICIN.
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6. Use of secondary preventive drugs after stroke
Abstract : Background Stroke is a serious condition that can have significant impact on an individual’s health and is a significant burden on public health and public finances. Secondary preventive drug treatment after stroke is important for decreasing the risk of recurrent strokes. READ MORE
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7. Effects of diet intervention on body composition and ectopic fat accumulation in obese postmenopausal women
Abstract : Background Obesity is increasing worldwide and is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality. Notably, abdominal (central) obesity carries a high risk of obesity-related diseases, while peripheral fat accumulation can act in a protective manner. READ MORE
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8. Hyperemic Brachial Artery Blood Flow Velocity
Abstract : This thesis aims to evaluate the blood flow velocity in the Brachial artery during reactive hyperemia. Primarily to appraise the information it might contain regarding cardiovascular function and cardiovascular risk. READ MORE
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9. Presence of microemboli during haemodialysis and methods to reduce the exposure to microbubbles
Abstract : Despite chronic dialysis treatment, patients with end stage renal disease undergoing maintenance haemodialysis (HD) remain at a substantially increased risk of morbidity. Previous reports using Doppler ultrasound (DU) during HD have revealed microembolic signals (ME) in the venous circulation. READ MORE
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10. Effect of antihypertensive treatment at different blood pressure levels
Abstract : BackgroundHigh blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. The shape of association between blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular events is debated. Some researchers suggest that the association is linear or log-linear, whereas others suggest it is J-shaped. READ MORE