Search for dissertations about: "LEFT-VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 swedish dissertations containing the words LEFT-VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY.

  2. 1. Left ventricular hypertrophy and the insulin resistance syndrome

    Author : Johan Sundström; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Medical sciences; Left ventricular hypertrophy; insulin; glucose; lipids; mortality; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Geriatrics; geriatrik;

    Abstract : Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and the insulin resistance syndrome are common conditions associated with a markedly increased cardiovascular risk. In a fairly large prospective longitudinal study of men from the general population, we found that an unfavorable serum fatty acid profile and components of the insulin resistance syndrome such as dyslipidemia, obesity and hypertension at age 50 predicted the prevalence of LVH at age 70. READ MORE

  4. 2. Diastolic heart function in hypertension-induced left ventricular hypertrophy

    Author : Richard Müller-Brunotte; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Hypertension; left ventricular hypertrophy; diastolic function; myocardial fibrosis; angiotensin II; echocardiography;

    Abstract : Hypertensive left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy is an independent strong risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. An abnormal diastolic relaxation in the absence of systolic impairment is often seen in patients with hypertension, whether LV hypertrophy is present or not. READ MORE

  5. 3. Mitral Ring Motion in Assessment of Left Ventricular Function

    Author : Birger Wandt; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The motion of the mitral ring was studied with M-mode echocardiography using the apical four- and two-chamber views.With the purpose of obtaining adequate reference materials for mitral ring motion, 70 healthy subjects were studied. READ MORE

  6. 4. Structural and neurohormonal factors in left ventricular hypertrophy and inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

    Author : Karin Malmqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Left ventricular hypertrophy; RAAS; insulin; sympathetic nervous system; leptin echocardiography; soluble cell adhesion molecules; AT1-recemor blockade; ACE inhibitor; QT dispersion;

    Abstract : Hypertensive left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The aim of this thesis was to study how different neurohormonal systems relate to left ventricular mass, and to study structural and functional cardiovascular changes in hypertensive LVH. READ MORE

  7. 5. The endocrine heart - metabolic actions of atrial natriuretic peptide

    Author : Amra Jujic; Kardiovaskulär forskning - hypertoni; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Atrial natriuretic peptide; type 2 diabetes; rs5068; insulin resistance; glucose dependent insulinotropic peptide; glucagon-like peptide-1; left ventricular hypertrophy;

    Abstract : Abstract The natriuretic peptides (NPs), namely atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and bran natriuretic peptide (BNP), which are secreted from cardiomyocytes in response to cardiac wall stress, play a significant role in the regulation of blood pressure, intravascular volume, and cardiac remodeling. Recently, NPs emerged as hormones with metabolic actions such as inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system and inhibition of inflammation, together with lipolysis and adipose tissue browning. READ MORE