Search for dissertations about: "coronary angiogram"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words coronary angiogram.
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1. Cardiac Arrest – mechanical chest compressions, gender differences and coronary angiography
Abstract : Cardiac arrest is a major health problem with over 6000 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and 2500 cases of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) per year in Sweden. Survival are low. Many factors affect the chances of survival, including effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation and optimal post resuscitation care. READ MORE
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2. Coronary heart disease in women : diagnostic and prognostic markers
Abstract : The main part of this thesis investigated a cohort of women younger than 66 years who had recovered from an event of acute coronary syndrome. It assessed the relationship between traditional coronary risk factors, basic clinical parameters, exercise testing results, coronary angiographic findings and recurrent cardiac events during a five-year follow up period. READ MORE
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3. Management and Outcome in Non ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes : Similarities and Differences Between Women and Men
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
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4. Experimental studies on thrombin inhibition in acute- and chronic models of vessel wall injury
Abstract : Background: The number of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) performed worldwide has increased dramatically during the last decade. Complication rates have decreased over time, however the restenosis phenomenon remains an unsolved issue. Thrombin is the key regulator in the pro-coagulant state following PCI. READ MORE
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5. Metabolic risk markers and relative survival in patients with aortic stenosis requiring surgery
Abstract : Background: Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valve disorder requiring surgery in developed countries. The etiology of AS is only partly known. Identification of new biomarkers in prospective studies could lead to novel insights in the etiology of AS, and possibly lead to improved clinical management. READ MORE