Search for dissertations about: "angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.

  2. 16. Equity in Treatment and Outcomes among Heart Failure Patients in Sweden : The role of gender, age and socioeconomic factors in access to treatment and mortality

    Author : Anna Ohlsson; Ragnar Westerling; Ulrika Winblad; Bertil Lindahl; Marianne Hanning; Ilmo Keskimäki; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : There is extensive empirical evidence for inequity in health and health care between and within countries across all economic levels worldwide. In Sweden, the Health and Medical Services Act states that health care should provide good health and equal health care for the entire population, but this goal has yet to be fulfilled. READ MORE

  4. 17. 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

  5. 18. 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

  6. 19. Classification and reuse of clinical information in general practice : studies on diagnostic and pharmacological information in electronic patient record systems

    Author : Gunnar Nilsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : General practice; electronic patient record; congestive heart failure; data retrieval; prescribing; continuing medical education; classification; coding; reliability; ICD; medical modeling; postal questionnaire.;

    Abstract : The reuse of clinical information from the electronic patient record (EPR) for all health care areas - administrative, clinical, teaching and research - win constitute a challenge in coming decades. Classification and coding of clinical information is essential for such data retrieval. READ MORE

  7. 20. Heart failure in primary care with special emphasis on costs and benefits of a disease management programme

    Author : Björn Agvall; Urban Alehagen; Ulf Dahlström; Mats Foldevi; Lars Weinehall; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Background and aim. Heart failure (HF) is a common condition associated with poor quality of life (QoL), high morbidity and mortality and is frequently occurring in primary health care (PHC). It involves a substantial economic burden on the health care expenditure. READ MORE