Search for dissertations about: "Carl Johan Östgren"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words Carl Johan Östgren.

2. 11. Cardiovascular risk factors in elderly : With special emphasis on atrial fibrillation, hypertension and diabetes

   Author : Karin Rådholm; Carl Johan Östgren; Magnus Falk; Jan Marcusson; Cecilia Björkelund; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : BackgroundThe part of the population that belongs to the oldest-old (ages 80 years or older) increases rapidly, worldwide. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disease burden globally. Multimorbidity is common in old age and stroke, diabetes mellitus (DM) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are strongly associated with age. READ MORE

4. 12. Aspects of Vitamin D Deficiency in Elderly People in Nursing Homes and in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes : with Emphasis on Mortality, Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mental Health

   Author : Maria Samefors; Carl Johan Östgren; Anders Tengblad; Sara Holmberg; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; vitamin D; nursing homes; older people; type 2 diabetes; mortality; cardiovascular morbidity; mental health; vitality;

   Abstract : BackgroundInstitutionalised elderly people living in northern latitudes may be at elevated risk for vitamin D deficiency. They are recommended to take oral vitamin D supplements, but the main source of vitamin D is sunlight. READ MORE

5. 13. Monitoring blood glucose and obesity in type 2 diabetes in primary care

   Author : Anders Tengblad; Carl Johan Östgren; Per Wändell; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Diabetes; primary care; Family medicine; Allmänmedicin;

   Abstract : Background: Type 2 diabetes is a common chronic disease worldwide. An important part of the treatment is monitoring and treating the elevated levels of blood glucose. But there is also a need for monitoringother risk factors that confer an increased risk for vascular complications. READ MORE

6. 14. Impact of different interventions on cardiovascular risk factors

   Author : Marta Vergara; Fredrik Nyström; Carl Johan Östgren; Anna Krook; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Resistance training; Protein; Fast-food; Blueberries; Exercise; Glucose; Running; Cholesterol; Troponin T; Insulin sensitivity; Brown adipose tissue; Basal methabolic rate; Cold exposure; Quality of life; Primary health care; Diabetes mellitus type 2; MACE; Prospective studies; Risk factors; Cardiovascular diseases;

   Abstract : Obesity and related complications such as diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) and cardiovascular events, are a growing major health problem worldwide. Achieving a negative energy balance by increasing physical activity in combination with reduced caloric intake, is the most common approach in weight reduction strategies, something that is difficult to maintain in the long term. READ MORE

7. 15. Acute, ambulatory and central blood pressure measurements in diabetes

   Author : Magnus Wijkman; Fredrik Nyström; Carl Johan Östgren; Toste Länne; Jan Östergren; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Ambulatory blood pressure; Arterial stiffness; Central blood pressure; Diabetes; Hypertension.;

   Abstract : Background: In patients with diabetes, high blood pressure is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The aim of this thesis was to explore the associations between blood pressure levels measured with different techniques and during different circumstances, and the degree of cardiovascular organ damage and subsequent prognosis in patients with diabetes. READ MORE