Search for dissertations about: "Cecilia Falkenberg"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Cecilia Falkenberg.

2. 1. Consequences of Arterial Switch Operation in Children Born with Transposition of the Great Arteries

   Author : Cecilia Falkenberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Transpositon of the great arteries; arterial switch operation; autonomous nerves system; norepinephrine; heart rate variability; cardiopulmonary bypass; piglets;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: The introduction of the arterial switch operation (ASO) made it the procedure of choice for surgical correction of transposition of the great arteries. A majority of the sympathetic nerves innervate the heart alongside the great vessels; these are therefore likely to be damaged during the surgical procedure; imposing new challenges and questions that need to be addressed. READ MORE