Search for dissertations about: "pulmonary embolism dvt"

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2. 1. On diagnostic procedures in pulmonary embolism

   Author : Mårten Söderberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : CTPA; D-dimer; deep venous thrombosis; pre-test probability score; pulmonary arteriography; pulmonary embolism; venous thromboembolism; von Willebrand factor antigen; Wells score.;

   Abstract : Pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) are two entities of venous thromboembolism (VTE). PE is a common cause of mortality and morbidity. The symptoms and signs of PE are difficult to interpret, and the diagnosis is difficult to establish. READ MORE

4. 2. Pulmonary embolism : validation of diagnostic imaging methods in the clinical setting

   Author : Tage Nilsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Computed tomography; lung scintigraphy; pulmonary arteriography; pulmonary embolism; D-dimer;

   Abstract : Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an elusive diagnosis and none of the existing imaging modalities have a 100% diagnostic specificity or sensitivity. Pulmonary arteriography (PA) is the most specific test although the improvement of computed tomography technique has made this a commonly used method. Lung scintigraphy often gives ambiguous results. READ MORE

5. 3. Venous thromboembolism. Aspects on risk factors, diagnostic tools and treatment with thrombin inhibition

   Author : Karin Wåhlander; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : deep vein thrombosis; pulmonary embolism; venous thromboembolism; Factor V Leiden; prothrombin gene G20210A; thrombin inhibition; ximelagatran; melagatran; PT; APTT; D-dimer.;

   Abstract : Venous thromboembolism (VTE), comprising deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a multifactorial disease. The aims of the present thesis were to investigate Factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A mutations as potential risk factors for VTE during and after major surgery, to compare different D-dimer assays and evaluate their usefulness in the diagnosis of DVT, to investigate clinical effects, safety and pharmacokinetic properties of an oral thrombin inhibitor (ximelagatran) when treating VTE and finally to investigate the usefulness of coagulation assays (APTT and PT) during treatment with thrombin inhibition. READ MORE

6. 4. Pre-Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Radiotracer for the Diagnosis of DVT and Pulmonary Embolism

   Author : David Edwards; Håkan Ahlström; Stuart McCully; Hans Johnsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Radiology; Radiologisk forskning;

   Abstract : Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are different aspects of a single condition, venous thrombo-embolic disease (VTE), a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the western world. Rapid diagnosis is critical, as timely medical intervention can have a substantial beneficial effect on the mortality rate. READ MORE

7. 5. Clinical applications of MRI in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

   Author : Koshiar Medson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially serious medical condition and is the third most common cause of death among cardiovascular diseases. The diagnosis of PE is made with imaging due to its nonspecific clinical signs and symptoms. READ MORE