Search for dissertations about: "on recurrent stroke"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words on recurrent stroke.

2. 1. Recurrent stroke : risk factors, predictors and prognosis

   Author : Johanna Pennlert; Marie Eriksson; Per-Gunnar Wiklund; Bo Carlberg; Hélène Pessah-Rasmussen; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; risk factors; atrial fibrillation; anticoagulant; antiplatelet; intracerebral hemorrhage; stroke recurrence; socioeconomic status; medicin; Medicine;

   Abstract : Background Many risk factors for stroke are well characterized and might, at least to some extent, be similar for first-ever stroke and for recurrent stroke events. However, previous studies have shown heterogeneous results on predictors and rates of stroke recurrence. READ MORE

4. 2. Stroke Epidemiology and Outcome in Southern Sweden

   Author : Joseph Aked; Klinisk strokeforskning; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; Epidemiology; Stroke incidence; Stroke Outcome; Ischemic Stroke; intracerebral haemorrhage; Population-based cohort study; Functional outcome;

   Abstract : Background: Stroke is a common cause of mortality and disability worldwide and continuously updated, thorough information of itsoccurrence and outcome is needed. In recent years, multiple advances have been made in stroke prevention and treatment that mayhave changed the epidemiology and outcome of stroke. READ MORE

5. 3. Timely treatment in stroke and TIA

   Author : Annika Nordanstig; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; transient ischemic attack; campaign; carotid artery stenosis;

   Abstract : In acute stroke, the effect of both acute treatments and secondary prevention is timedependent. Patients´ delay is an important obstacle to acute recanalization therapy for stroke. To decrease this delay, a stroke educational campaign was carried out in Sweden. READ MORE

6. 4. Use of secondary preventive drugs after stroke

   Author : Maria Sjölander; Eva-Lotta Glader; Rune Dahlqvist; Marie Eriksson; Björn Wettermark; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; stroke; secondary prevention; drug use; equality; medication adherence; medication beliefs; medicin; Medicine; klinisk farmakologi; Clinical Pharmacology; samhällsfarmaci; Social Pharmacy;

   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

7. 5. Stroke with a focus in the elderly : from a gender and socioeconomic perspective

   Author : Ulrika Löfmark; Anne Hammarström; Cecilia Björkelund; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : stroke; elderly; incidence; case fatality; gender perspective; socioeconomic status; grounded theory; power relations; negotiations; Medicine; medicin;

   Abstract : Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in Sweden and in the Western world. Despite this, stroke with focus on elderly is a field where few studies have been conducted from a gender and socioeconomic perspective. READ MORE