Search for dissertations about: "autonomic nervous dysfunction in obesity"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words autonomic nervous dysfunction in obesity.

2. 1. Adipose tissue as an active organ : blood flow regulation and tissue-specific glucocorticoid metabolism

   Author : Jonas Andersson; Tommy Olsson; Stefan Söderberg; Sverker Jern; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; adipose tissue; autonomic nervous system; blood flow; cortisol; nitric oxide; weight loss.; medicin; Medicine;

   Abstract : Background: Despite advances in the treatment of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. With the population getting older and more obese, the burden of cardiovascular disease may further increase. READ MORE