Search for dissertations about: "coronary arteries disease"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 70 swedish dissertations containing the words coronary arteries disease.

  2. 16. Imaging of coronary artery function and morphology in living mice - applications in atherosclerosis research

    Author : Johannes Wikström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : atherosclerosis; coronary artery; coronary flow velocity reserve; imaging; mouse; transthoracic Doppler echocardiography; ultrasound biomicroscopy;

    Abstract : Atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries is the major reason for myocardial infarction and cardiovascular death. In the clinic, several imaging systems make it possible to study coronary artery function and morphology non-invasively, such as transthoracic Doppler echocardiography (TTDE). READ MORE

  4. 17. Studies on vascular remodeling in acute coronary artery disease

    Author : Fei Chen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Atherosclerosis; unstable angina; matrix metalloproteinase; apoptosis; angiogenesis; remodeling;

    Abstract : Atherosclerosis is an arterial disease, characterized by endothelial dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and lipid accumulation in the vessel wall. Unstable coronary syndroms may be initiated by rupture of the atherosclerotic plaque, which may be caused by activation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), apoptosis and angiogenesis. READ MORE

  5. 18. Platelets and the inflammatory response in coronary heart disease

    Author : Petter Järemo; Frank Brosstad; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The thesis investigates a new invented computerised apparatus suitable for determining platelet density distribution and peak platelet density in undisturbed linear Percoll™ gradients. The device measures light transmission through test tubes containing density-separated platelets. READ MORE

  6. 19. Inflammation and matrix degrading proteases in coronary artery disease

    Author : Ann Samnegård; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Myocardial infarction; matrix metalloproteinases; inflammation; polymorphism; haplotype; gender; cytokines;

    Abstract : Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of morbidity and death in the world today. The underlying process, atherosclerosis, is caused by lipid accumulation and inflammatory processes within the intimal layer of the vessel wall. READ MORE

  7. 20. T Cells and NK Cells in Coronary Artery Disease : Longitudinal and methodological studies in humans

    Author : Karin Backteman; Jan Ernerudh; Lena Jonasson; Joachim Lundahl; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide and most often due to atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory process that involves the arteries, inclouding those that supply blood to the heart muscle. READ MORE