Search for dissertations about: "hypertension clinical dissertations"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 114 swedish dissertations containing the words hypertension clinical dissertations.
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1. Heart and lung function - in health and disease : methodological studies in clinical physiology
Abstract : The human heart and lungs constitute an intricate and dynamic system. Various clinical physiological examinations can be used to evaluate cardio-pulmonary function and identify abnormalities. Thus, it is important to understand how normal physiology presents, to be able to identify pathological findings. READ MORE
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2. Effect of antihypertensive treatment at different blood pressure levels
Abstract : BackgroundHigh blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. The shape of association between blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular events is debated. Some researchers suggest that the association is linear or log-linear, whereas others suggest it is J-shaped. READ MORE
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3. Renovascular hypertension : clinical and physiological studies with special reference to fibromuscular dysplasia of the renal artery
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4. Vardenafil and methylarginines in pulmonary hypertension
Abstract : Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare condition characterized by endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodelling, leading to increased pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and right ventricular heart failure. Endothelial dysfunction is associated with an imbalance between vasoconstrictor compounds, such as endothelin and thromboxane A2, and vasodilator compounds, such as prostacyclin and nitric oxide (NO). READ MORE
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5. Homocysteine and its determinants in relation to cardiovascular risk factors and myocardial infarction
Abstract : Background: Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke, are the leading cause of illness and death and constitute a significant part of the disease burden in Sweden and Western Europe. Age, hypertension, smoking, obesity, dyslipoproteinemia, diabetes, and impaired renal function are considered established risk factors for CVD. READ MORE