Search for dissertations about: "Cardiology 2018"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Cardiology 2018.
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1. Surgical ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in different patient populations : A study of clinical outcomes including rhythm, quality of life, atrial function and safety
Abstract : Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have markedly reduced quality of life (QoL) and catheter ablation has become a useful tool in the rhythm control therapy. However, because of the poor outcome for patients with persistent AF, new surgical ablation strategies for rhythm control are emerging. READ MORE
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2. Cardiovascular risk factors in aortic stenosis
Abstract : Introduction: Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common hemodynamic significant valvular heart disease and affects about 2% of the population. The incidence increases with age. When symptoms of the stenotic aortic valve disease eventually occur the 2-year mortality exceeds 50%. READ MORE
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3. Outcomes and safety of new techniques for pulmonary vein isolation in patients with paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation : A study based on randomised trials and registries
Abstract : Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common disease with a high prevalence in the adult population. Treatment of AF encompasses antiarrhythmic drugs and catheter ablation to reduce symptoms. READ MORE
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4. Effects of a structured lifestyle program for individuals with high cardiovascular risk
Abstract : Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Sweden as well as in the rest of the world. CVD is mainly caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits and lifestyle-related risk factors. READ MORE
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5. Diagnostic precision and sex differences in quantitative cardiovascular magnetic resonance
Abstract : Correct medical treatment necessitates a correct diagnosis. Cardiac imaging aims to establish an accurate diagnosis without performing unnecessary invasive procedures. READ MORE