Search for dissertations about: "ACS"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 94 swedish dissertations containing the word ACS.

2. 11. Antenatal corticosteroid exposure : studies on neonatal and long term outcome

   Author : Hanna Norberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Preterm delivery affects six to twelve per cent of all pregnant women each year. Treatment with antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) has contributed greatly to improve outcome after preterm birth. READ MORE

4. 12. Improving diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes in an emergency setting: A machine learning approach

   Author : Michael Green; Beräkningsbiologi och biologisk fysik - Genomgår omorganisation; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ensemble; artificial neural network; machine learning; acute coronary syndrome; electrocardiogram; case based explanation; decision support system;

   Abstract : Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the biggest people killer in the western world today. Despite well trained physicians and reliable diagnostic tools, diagnosing ACS early in the emergency departments (ED) remains a challenge. READ MORE

5. 13. Abdominal compartment syndrome and colonic ischaemia after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the endovascular era

   Author : Samuel Ersryd; Anders Wanhainen; Martin Björck; Khatereh Djavani; Anders Albäck; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aortic aneurysm-abdominal; Intra-abdominal pressure; Intra-abdominal hypertension; Abdominal compartment syndrome; Rupture; Open ab-domen treatment; Colonic ischaemia; Endovascular aneurysm repair; Surgery; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS) and colonic ischaemia (CI) are serious and potentially lethal complications after open (OSR) and endovascular repair (EVAR) of ruptured (rAAA) and intact (iAAA) abdominal aortic aneurysms. The aims of this thesis were to investigate the incidence, outcome, and risk factors associated with ACS (Papers I-III) and to evaluate extraluminal colonic tonometry for postoperative surveillance of colonic perfusion (Paper IV). READ MORE

6. 14. Cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis : risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment and prognosis

   Author : Ängla Mantel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : It is well known that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD). There are several important questions remaining regarding the association between RA and specific CVDs. READ MORE

7. 15. Acute confusion in orthopaedic care. With the emphasis on the patients' view and the episode of confusion

   Author : Edith M Andersson; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi; Gerontology; Gerontologi; orthopaedics; Surgery; Elderly; Encounter; Nurse-patient relations; Memory; Verbal behaviour; Behaviour; Hip fracture; Incidence; Risk factors; Confusion; Nursing care; Delirium;

   Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to investigate factors of significance for the development of acute confusional state (ACS), the confusional episodes, the lived experiences of having been confused in elderly patients admitted for emergency or elective surgery in orthopaedic care. A further aim was to investigate the nurses’ view of the ACS and the encounter with patients who developed ACS. READ MORE