Search for dissertations about: "Coronary Disease: epidemiology"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 58 swedish dissertations containing the words Coronary Disease: epidemiology.
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11. Thoracic Aortic Surgery : Epidemiology, Outcomes, and Prevention of Cerebral Complications
Abstract : The mortality of thoracic aortic diseases (mainly aneurysms and dissections) is high, even with surgical treatment. Epidemiology and long-term outcomes are incompletely investigated. Stroke is a major complication contributing to mortality, morbidity, and possibly to reduced quality of life. READ MORE
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12. Sudden cardiac death among the young in Sweden 1992-1999 : from epidemiology to support of the bereaved
Abstract : Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in a young person is a rare but tragic event, and the potential of prevention is unknown. The aim of this thesis is to contribute to the prevention by analysing SCD in the young in Sweden during the period 1992-1999. Data of SCD in the young based on a national registry is not previously reported. READ MORE
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13. Shift work and coronary heart disease
Abstract : Previous research on the medical consequences of shift work has mainly been concerned with sleep disorders and gastrointestinal disturbances. Cardiovascular disease has not been clearly implicated. READ MORE
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14. Insulin Resistance : Causes, biomarkers and consequences
Abstract : The worldwide increasing number of persons affected by largely preventable diseases like diabetes demands better prevention and treatment. Insulin is required for effective utilisation of circulating nutrients. READ MORE
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15. Pre-Hospital Decision Process and Prognosis in Men and Women with Coronary Heart Disease
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe experiences, strategies and actions in the prehospital phase among patients with a first acute myocardial infarction and to examine long-term trends in survival among patients with coronary heart disease. The thesis consists of two qualitative and two quantitative studies. READ MORE