Search for dissertations about: "internal medicine Internal medicine Cardiovascular medicine"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the words internal medicine Internal medicine Cardiovascular medicine.
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6. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects of exposure to oxidative air pollutants
Abstract : Background: The negative effects of air pollution on morbidity and mortality have been known since the mid 20th century. The two most well known examples are the Meuse Valley disaster in the 1930’ies and the London black fog in December 1952. READ MORE
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7. Genetic aspects of stroke : association and linkage studies in a northern Swedish population
Abstract : Stroke is a common, multifactorial cardiovascular disease. A stroke event is the result of traditional risk factors (i.e. hypertension, diabetes, smoking), environmental exposures and genetic factors in a complex interplay. READ MORE
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8. Inflammation and cortisol response in coronary artery disease
Abstract : Atherosclerosis is characterized by a chronic inflammation, involving autoimmune components, in the arterial wall. An increase in proinflammatory activity relative to anti-inflammatory activity is considered to cause a progression of the disease towards plaque instability and risk of atherothrombotic events, such as acute coronary syndrome (ACS). READ MORE
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9. Lipids and Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilation
Abstract : Impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilation (EDV) is associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease as well as several of its risk factors. The aim of the present thesis was to investigate how lipids influence EDV in the vascular bed of the human forearm. READ MORE
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10. Metabolic aspects on diabetic nephropathy
Abstract : Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is associated with morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease and renal failure. This study focused on the impact of glycemic control on the development of DN and the metabolic consequences of DN. The euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp technique was used to assess insulin sensitivity and insulin clearance. READ MORE