Search for dissertations about: "enhanced external counterpulsation"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words enhanced external counterpulsation.

2. 1. Initial and long-term effects of enhanced external counterpulsation in patients with refractory angina pectoris

   Author : Susanne Bondesson; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Symptom relief through spinal cord stimulation (SCS) based on the gate-control theory and enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) through improved coronary perfusion is two treatments in angina pectoris refractory to medication and surgery. The overall aim was to evaluate and compare the initial and longterm effects, utilization and cost of EECP compared to SCS. READ MORE

4. 2. Enhanced external counterpulsation treatment in patients with refractory angina pectoris with emphasis on physical capacity, health-related quality of life and safety : An explorative and interventional study

   Author : Eline Wu; Jan Mårtensson; Anders Broström; Liyew Desta; Anna Ehrenberg; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adverse event; enhanced external counterpulsation; experiences; health-related quality of life; physical capacity; refractory angina pectoris; safety;

   Abstract : Background: Patients with refractory angina pectoris (RAP) suffer from debilitating symptoms with considerable limitation of functional capacity and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) despite optimised medical therapy. In addition, frequent angina symptoms are strongly associated with psychological distress. READ MORE