Search for dissertations about: "Marfan syndrome"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Marfan syndrome.

  2. 1. Aortic aneurysms and dissections. A clinical follow-up after surgery

    Author : Vincenzo Lepore; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aortic aneurysm; aortic dissection; composite-graft; aortic arch replacement; aortic endoluminal stent-graft; Marfan syndrome; MRI.;

    Abstract : ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to report on the results after aortic surgery on thoracic aneurysms and dissections and to study the feasibility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the follow-up after aortic surgery. In this thesis, 203 patients ungergoing surgery on the thoracic aorta between 1977 and 2000 are included. READ MORE

  4. 2. Assessment of cardiovascular function using conventional and modern echocardiography in unoperated adults with Marfan syndrome

    Author : Anatoli Kiotsekoglou; United Kingdom London University of London St. George's Department of Cardiac and Vascular Sciences; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

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  5. 3. Cardiac disease in pregnancy and consequences for reproductive outcomes, comorbidity and survival

    Author : Kristina Kernell; Ann Josefsson; Gunilla Sydsjö; Nils Erik Nielsen; Olof Stephansson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : BackgroundAdvances in medical treatment during the last 50 years have resulted in more individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD) and Marfan syndrome reaching childbearing age. The substantial physiological changes during pregnancy result in a high-risk situation, and pregnancy is a major concern in women with these conditions. READ MORE

  6. 4. Tall stature : morbidity, mortality and treatment outcomes

    Author : Emelie Benyi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Tall stature is usually constitutional. In some cases excessive growth is caused by early puberty and in others by growth disorders such as Marfan syndrome or pituitary gigantism. Some individuals experience a substantial negative psychosocial impact from being tall which can cause them and their families to seek medical attention. READ MORE

  7. 5. Congenital ectopia lentis : diagnosis and treatment

    Author : Tiina Rysä Konradsen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Congenital ectopia lentis (EL) is an ocular condition, which typically causes a high grade of refractive errors, mainly myopia and astigmatism. These might be difficult to compensate for, especially in children, who might develop ametropic amblyopia. READ MORE