Search for dissertations about: "Acute cerebrovascular disease"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Acute cerebrovascular disease.

  2. 6. Hemostatic disturbances in acute ischemic stroke

    Author : Elisabeth Rooth; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ischemic stroke;

    Abstract : Background: Stroke is the 2nd most common cause of death after ischemic heart disease. About 85% of all strokes are caused by a thrombus or an embolus in the cerebral circulation. Stroke causes major handicap with impaired quality of life for the patients and their families and a large costs to society. READ MORE

  4. 7. Personality, stress and risk of Parkinson's disease

    Author : Johanna Sieurin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis was to investigate the relationship of personality and stress with subsequent risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). In Study I, we conducted a population-based cohort study using questionnaire data from the Swedish Twin Registry to explore whether the personality traits, neuroticism and introversion, were associated with later PD risk. READ MORE

  5. 8. Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease: Risk Factors and Outcome Predictors with special reference to the role of leukocytes and inflammatory mediators

    Author : Ali Mohamed Elneihoum; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; transient ischemic attack.; stroke; risk factors; recurrence; mortality; leukocyte; epidemiology; cytokines; Atherosclerosis; cerebral ischemia; Neurology; neuropsychology; neurophysiology; Neurologi; neuropsykologi; neurofysiologi;

    Abstract : Ischemic cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is usually a consequence of atherosclerosis and is the commonest cause of stroke. The identification of risk factors and outcome predictors and the initiation of preventive measures constitute the cornerstone of efforts to reduce the risk of stroke and improve outcome. READ MORE

  6. 9. Vascular ultrasound for the assessment of carotid atherosclerosis

    Author : Davide Vanoli; Per Lindqvist; Christine Kremer; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ultrasound; Plaque; IMT; Atherosclerosis; CEUS; Carotid vessels; cardiovascular disease; hjärt- och kärlforskning;

    Abstract : Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a common cause for mortality globally, and is expected to remain the single leading cause of death as the global population ages and as life expectancy increases.Cardiovascular screening models have been developed, and continue to be developed, to identify individuals at high-risk of CVD. READ MORE

  7. 10. The use of mechanical circulatory support and passive ventricular constraint in patients with acute and chronic heart failure

    Author : Hans Granfeldt; Henrik Ahn; Torbjörn Ivert; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Many patients are diagnosed as having chronic heart failure (CHF) and apart from the fact that daily activities are impaired, they are great consumers of health care, and the prognosis is poor. The distinction between acute heart failure (AHF) and CHF may be difficult and is more a question of time rather than severity. READ MORE