Search for dissertations about: "Richard Müller-Brunotte"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Richard Müller-Brunotte.

2. 1. Diastolic heart function in hypertension-induced left ventricular hypertrophy

   Author : Richard Müller-Brunotte; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Hypertension; left ventricular hypertrophy; diastolic function; myocardial fibrosis; angiotensin II; echocardiography;

   Abstract : Hypertensive left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy is an independent strong risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. An abnormal diastolic relaxation in the absence of systolic impairment is often seen in patients with hypertension, whether LV hypertrophy is present or not. READ MORE