Search for dissertations about: "acute myocardial outcome gender differences"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words acute myocardial outcome gender differences.

2. 1. Acute Coronary Syndromes. Characteristics, management and prognosis in relation to gender and type of syndrome

   Author : Elisabeth Perers; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Acute coronary syndromes; gender; age; treatment; quality of life; outcome;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) represent a wide spectrum of conditions from ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to unstable angina pectoris (UAP). Randomized trials tend to focus on ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) or non-ST-elevation ACS, and consequently studies providing data on the entire condition are relatively scarce, especially with information including long-term follow-up. READ MORE

4. 2. Acute coronary syndrome : bleeding, platelets and gender

   Author : Anna Holm; Eva Swahn; Joakim Alfredsson; Sofia Sederholm Lawesson; Christina Christersson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : BACKGROUNDBleeding complications increase mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Potential gender difference in bleeding regarding prevalence, location, severity and prognostic impact is still controversial and not well investigated. In regard to this aspect the relevance of triple antithrombotic therapy (TAT) is questioned. READ MORE

5. 3. Improving outcome in acute myocardial infarction

   Author : Ulf Stenestrand; Ulf de Faire; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Background: Despite common guidelines there are vanatlons in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) between hospitals in Sweden. Uncertainties remain regarding the efficacy of early statin therapy and early revascularisation in AMI patients. In the elderly patients also the role of fibrinolytic therapy has been questioned. READ MORE

6. 4. Management and Outcome in Non ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes : Similarities and Differences Between Women and Men

   Author : Joakim Alfredsson; Eva Swahn; Ulf Stenestrand; David Erlinge; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cardiology; Kardiologi;

   Abstract : Background: Non ST-elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes are the most frequent manifestations of acute ischemic heart disease. Gender differences in treatment intensity, including differences in level of care, have been reported. Also differences in benefit from certain treatments, especially invasive treatment, have been discussed. READ MORE

7. 5. Studies of Secondary Prevention after Coronary Heart Disease with Special Reference to Determinants of Recurrent Event Rate

   Author : Mats Gulliksson; Kurt Svärdsudd; Gunilla Burell; Mai-Lis Hellénius; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Coronary heart disease; myocardial infarction; epidemiology; population; prevention; recurrence; psychosocial factors; social support; gender; regional variation; co-morbidity; Family medicine; Allmänmedicin; allmänmedicin; Family Medicine;

   Abstract : Objectives. The first aim was to examine the effects of secondary prevention with a focus on determinants in the risk of recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD). READ MORE