Search for dissertations about: "Lars Faxälv"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Lars Faxälv.

  2. 1. Imaging methods for haemostasis research

    Author : Lars Faxälv; Tomas Lindahl; Pentti Tengvall; Rolf Larsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Blood is a vital part of the human physiology; a transport system that brings nutrients and oxygen to sustain living cells and simultaneously facilitates the removal of carbon dioxide and other waste products from the body. To assure the continuity of these functions, it is of uttermost importance to keep the flowing blood inside the vascular system at any cost. READ MORE

  4. 2. Studies on interfaces between primary and secondary hemostasis

    Author : Niklas Boknäs; Tomas Lindahl; Lars Faxälv; Jon Gibbins; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Our conceptual understanding of hemostasis is still heavily influenced by outdated experimental models wherein the hemostatic activity of platelets and coagulation factors are understood and studied in isolation. Although perhaps convenient for researchers and clinicians, this reductionist view is negated by an ever increasing body of evidence pointing towards an intimate relationship between the two phases of hemostasis, marked by strong interdependence. READ MORE

  5. 3. Counting and Tracking : Development and Use of New Methods for Detailed Analysis of Thrombus Formation

    Author : Kjersti Tunströmer; Tomas Lindahl; Lars Faxälv; Nathaniel D Robinson; Judith Cosemans; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Blood platelets are a part of the complex system called haemostasis aimed at ensuring our blood’s continuous transport of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. The transport is ensured by limiting blood loss due to vessel injury and in this process, the platelets form a plug in the damaged area, reinforced by the formation of fibrin. READ MORE