Search for dissertations about: "Michael A. Belfort"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Michael A. Belfort.

2. 1. The cerebral circulation in preeclampsia : abnormalities in autoregulation and perfusion

   Author : Michael A Belfort; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : preeclampsia; eclampsia; autoregulation; cerebral perfusion pressure; Doppler; central retinal artery; ophthalmic artery; middle cerebral artery; magnesium sulfate; nimodipine; headache; scotomata;

   Abstract : Background: Eclampsia continues to be a major cause of maternal death. Abnormal cerebral blood flow and autoregulation may play an important role in the causation. Doppler ultrasound now allows assessment of the pathophysiology of preeclampsia, and the mechanisms of action of drugs used to treat it. READ MORE