Search for dissertations about: "Placental abruption"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words Placental abruption.

  2. 1. Smoking and pregnancy : with special reference to preterm birth and the feto-placental unit

    Author : Nina Kyrklund-Blomberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Smoking; Preterm birth; Very preterm birth; Onset of delivery; Placental abruption; Perinatal death; Smoking; Preterm birth; Very preterm birth; Onset of delivery; Placental abruption; Perinatal death; Pulse wave; Vessel stiffness; Echo-tracking system.;

    Abstract : Objective: To study maternal smoking in pregnancy in relation to preterm birth, placental abruption and perinatal mortality in pregnancies with placental abruption, and to pulse wave characteristics in fetal aorta. Methods: Two cohort studies with data on single births obtained from the Swedish Medical Birth Registry (N=311 977 and N=795 459, respectively). READ MORE

  4. 2. Placental pathology regarding inflammation and a new classification of stillbirth

    Author : Ingela Hulthén Varli; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: The incidence of stillbirth has remained almost constant during the last 2-3 decades despite obvious improvements in obstetric care. To achieve a reduction of stillbirth, better understanding of the etiology is imperative. Relevant test protocols and audit work is reported to reduce the number of unexplained cases. READ MORE

  5. 3. Pre-eclampsia – Possible to Predict? : A Biochemical and Epidemiological Study of Pre-eclampsia

    Author : Marie Bolin; Helena Åkerud; Anna-Karin Wikström; Inger Sundström-Poromaa; Karel Marsal; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : pre-eclampsia; angiopoietin; histidine-rich glycoprotein; hyperemesis gravidarum; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : Pre-eclampsia is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. A predictor of pre-eclampsia would enable intervention, close surveillance and timely delivery, and thereby reduce the negative consequences of the disorder. READ MORE

  6. 4. Safety and quality aspects of IVF - neonatal and maternal outcomes following advanced techniques

    Author : Erica Ginström Ernstad; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; blastocyst transfer; frozen embryo transfer; vitrification; preimplantation genetic testing; neonatal outcome; maternal outcome;

    Abstract : Background: Singletons born following assisted reproductive technology (ART) have adverse neonatal outcome compared to singletons born following spontaneous conception (SC). Moreover, the women undergoing ART are at an increased risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) and placental complications. READ MORE

  7. 5. Diagnostic evaluation of fetal death with special reference to intrauterine infections

    Author : Karin Petersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Fetal death; stillbirth; investigational protocol; congenital toxoplasmosis; parvovirus B19; Internet; INFPREG;

    Abstract : The incidence of intrauterine fetal death (>=28 gestational weeks) is approximately 4/1000 births in Sweden. In order to arrive at a potential cause of death, a number of investigations have been recommended in the diagnostic evaluation of intrauterine fetal death (IUFD). READ MORE