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Showing result 11 - 15 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words angiotensin receptor blockers.

  2. 11. Utilities and quality of life in cardiovascular disease : drivers, economic effects and clinical outcomes

    Author : Jenny Berg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure represent important contributors to cardiovascular disease burden, with high incidence, prevalence and mortality rates. The overall objective of this thesis is to enhance the knowledge on what drives preferences for different health st ates (utilities) in patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure, and how health-related quality of life and utilities in turn influence clinical and economic outcomes. READ MORE

  4. 12. Sex differences in adverse drug events from cardiovascular medicines in routine care

    Author : Diana Rydberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : In preventive drug treatment of cardiovascular disease, adverse drug effects often lead to suboptimal compliance with a risk of disability and shorter life expectancy. The overall aim of this thesis was to assess the nature and extent of adverse drug events (ADEs) from cardiovascular drugs in both women and men treated in routine care. READ MORE

  5. 13. Risk Factors and Predictors of Heart Failure: from Incidence to Prognosis

    Author : Constantinos Ergatoudes; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; heart failure; prognosis; characteristics; risk factors; incidence; prediction;

    Abstract : Background: Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem affecting at least 26 million people worldwide and one of the leading causes of disability and death. Aims: To identify characteristics associated with improved or worsened prognosis in patients with established HF and to study factors associated with higher risk for the incidence of HF in the general population. READ MORE

  6. 14. Longterm outcomes in patients with acute and chronic myocardial injury

    Author : Erik Kadesjö; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Myocardial injury is defined as any cardiac troponin (cTn) level above the upper reference limit, namely, the 99th percentile value, and is caused by either ischemic or nonischemic events. The presence of acute myocardial injury (i.e. READ MORE

  7. 15. Aspects on heart failure and drug treatment in geriatric patients

    Author : Marianne Reimers Wessberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Patients with chronic heart failure (HF) are very common in geriatric care, but the prevalence of different types of HF and comorbidities, as well as the nature of investigations, treatment, planning and outcome in this patient group are less well known. The overall aim of this thesis was to assess central aspects of geriatric care such as strategies for drug changes and in particular, investigations and treatment strategies for geriatric patients with HF prior to and during geriatric care. READ MORE