Search for dissertations about: "cardiorenal syndrome"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words cardiorenal syndrome.

  2. 1. The cardiorenal syndrome: Structural and functional aspects including associations with the shrunken pore syndrome

    Author : Liana Xhakollari; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiorenal syndrome; Shrunken Pore Syndrome; mortality; cystatin C; eGFR; cardiovascular disease; chronical kidney disease;

    Abstract : Mild to moderate renal impairment affects 10% of the general population. Renal impairment is difficult to detect because of the lack of symptoms, but it can be estimated by calculating the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) on the basis of plasma creatinine and/or cystatin C concentrations. READ MORE

  4. 2. The Role of Angiotensin II in Experimental Acute Kidney Injury and Cardiorenal Failure

    Author : Sofia Jönsson; Michael Hultström; Helle Prætorius Øhrwald; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Heart failure; Acute kidney injury; Angiotensin II; Fluid balance; Cardiac function; Renal function;

    Abstract : Blood pressure and fluid regulation are kept constant through the interaction between heart and kidneys. When the systemic blood pressure decreases, the levels of the hormone Angiotensin II increase, leading to vasoconstriction and therefore increased blood pressure. READ MORE