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Showing result 6 - 10 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the word Defibrillator.

  2. 6. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator treatment in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    Author : Peter Magnusson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heterogeneous disease with various clinical manifestations, including sudden cardiac death, which can be prevented by an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Aims: The general aim of this thesis was to elucidate different aspects of ICD treatment in patients with HCM. READ MORE

  4. 7. Implantable defibrillator at end of life with emphasis on deactivation and guideline compliance

    Author : Annika Kinch Westerdahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) have been demonstrated to improve survival in cardiac patients with high risk for sudden death. The incidence of ICD implantations is increasing worldwide. The cause and nature of death in the ICD population has been insufficiently investigated. READ MORE

  5. 8. Caring for Patients with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Experiences of Patients and Healthcare Professionals

    Author : Kärstin Bolse; Anna Strömberg; Ingela Johansson; Berit Lundman; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ICD-implantation; healthcare professional; life situation; organisation of care; experiences; satisfaction; uncertainty; clinical aspects; heart diseases; patient satisfaction; quality of life; health personnel; hjärtsjukdomar; patienttillfredsställelse; livskvalitet; sjukvårdspersonal; Nursing; Omvårdnad; MEDICINE;

    Abstract : Background: An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is a technical device used in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. After the implantation of an ICD the entire life situation can be affected with psychological and social consequences for the patient and his/her next of kin. READ MORE

  6. 9. Aspects of post-resuscitation care after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

    Author : Louise Martinell; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; survival; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator; Prediction of prognosis; mild induced hypothermia;

    Abstract : Background: Cardiac disease is the most common cause of death in the western world and the majority of these deaths are due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). In Sweden, approximately 10,000 persons suffer an OHCA annually and in 5000 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is initiated. READ MORE

  7. 10. Ethical Issues in Cardiology Patients' views of information and decision-making

    Author : Anders Ågård; Medicinsk etik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Praktisk filosofi; estetik; metafysik; kunskapsteori; ideologi; ideology; decision-making; information disclosure; aesthetics; metaphysics; epistemology; ethics; Kardiovaskulära systemet; Systematic philosophy; Cardiovascular system; interview; atypical chest pain; acute myocardial infarction; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; implantable cardioverter defibrillator; heart failure; patient-caregiver communication; patient preference; informed consent;

    Abstract : The over-riding aim of this thesis was to obtain a deeper understanding of the way patients with cardiac problems view both information related to their health and medical decisions and their role in decision-making processes. An important objective was to identify reasons why patients do not ask for or assimilate information or why they do not want or feel that they are able to influence medical decisions. READ MORE