Search for dissertations about: "systolic versus diastolic heart failure"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words systolic versus diastolic heart failure.

2. 1. Biomarkers of fibrosis in heart failure and relations to left ventricular size, function and outcome

   Author : Johan Löfsjögård; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome with impaired quality of life and higher mortality than most forms of cancer. The excessive accumulation of collagen in the myocardial extracellular matrix is called myocardial fibrosis, which is a reaction to myocardial stress, myocardial injury and a part of the remodeling process that alters the shape, size, and function of the heart. READ MORE

4. 2. Cardiac abnormalities in chronic kidney disease

   Author : Pavlos Kashioulis; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiovascular; chronic kidney disease; diastolic dysfunction;

   Abstract : Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem associated with increased risk of mortality and development of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality even before the development of ESRD. READ MORE