Search for dissertations about: "CI Svensson"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words CI Svensson.

2. 1. Genetic and environmental influences on major recurrent headaches

   Author : Dan A Svensson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Headache; migraine; tension-type headache; genes; environment; heritability; genetic epidemiology; twin study;

   Abstract : The major recurrent headaches are migraine and tension-type headache. The aim of this thesis is to characterize the main genetic and environmental architecture of these idiopathic conditions of episodic cranial pain using the Swedish Twin Registry. READ MORE

4. 2. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy : Genetic and Electrocardiographic Aspects on Risk of Ventricular Arrhythmia and Diagnosis

   Author : Anneli Svensson; Cecilia Gunnarsson; Pyotr Platonov; Lars O. Karlsson; Perry M. Elliott; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Introduction: ARVC (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy) is a heritable rare disease of the heart muscle, primarily affecting the right ventricle, that may cause arrhythmias and heart failure.Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to study various aspects of genetic information and electrocardiography (ECG), for their use in diagnosis and risk evaluation in ARVC. READ MORE

5. 3. Rectal washout in rectal cancer surgery

   Author : Rebecca Svensson Neufert; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rectal washout; Rectal cancer surgery; Local recurrence; Anterior resection; abdominoperineal resection; Transanal total mesorectal excision;

   Abstract : BackgroundRectal washout (RW) is performed to eliminate intraluminal cancer cells and thereby reducing the risk of local recurrence (LR). The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the importance of RW in rectal cancer surgery.MethodPaper I: Survey of the current practice of RW among Swedish colorectal units. READ MORE

6. 4. CT colonography. Technique, diagnostic accuracy and patient acceptance

   Author : Maria H Svensson (Reutersköld); Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs universitet; Gothenburg University; []
   Keywords : Colon; Rectum; Computed tomography; Three-dimensional imaging; Colorectal neoplasms; Colonic polyps; Colonoscopy; Acceptance testing; Incidental findings; Diagnostic accuracy;

   Abstract : The aim was to evaluate diagnostic potential, technical performance, and patient acceptance of CT colonography when used for detection of colorectal polyps and cancer in symptomatic patients with a high risk of colorectal neoplasia.Methods: After bowel preparation, 111 symptomatic patients underwent CT colonography followed by conventional colonoscopy. READ MORE

7. 5. Efficacy and safety of warfarin treatment in venous thromboembolic disease

   Author : Per Sandén; Anders Själander; Peter Svensson; Gerd Lärfars; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Warfarin; Venous thromboembolism; Bleeding;

   Abstract : BackgroundAs a major cause of morbidity and mortality treatment of venous thromboembolism is important, with the correct use of anticoagulants it is possible to greatly reduce both mortality and morbidity. Warfarin is among the most widely used anticoagulants being effective in treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism with few negative side effects other than bleeding complications. READ MORE