Search for dissertations about: "lp-pla2 in cardiovascular disease"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words lp-pla2 in cardiovascular disease.

2. 1. Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) Impact and role as cardiovascular risk marker

   Author : Margaretha Persson; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiovascular disease; cohort study; epidemiology; Lp-PLA2; PLA2G7 gene; metabolic syndrome; risk factor; stroke;

   Abstract : Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is today considered a novel specific vascular inflammatory biomarker. The general aim of this thesis was to study the role and impact of Lp-PLA2 as cardiovascular (CV) risk marker in an epidemiologic perspective. READ MORE

4. 2. Molecular and psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular disease

   Author : Iffat Rahman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality globally, and a major contributor to disability. There exist several well-established CVD risk factors, many of which are used in clinical practice. Nonetheless, these risk factors do not fully explain why certain individuals develop CVD. READ MORE

5. 3. Carotid stenosis: aspects on progression, stabilization and follow-up

   Author : Giuseppe Asciutto; Kardiovaskulär forskning - immunitet och ateroskleros; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; atherosclerosis; carotid plaque; echogenity; beta-blockers; inflammation; antibodies anti oxLDL;

   Abstract : Cardiovascular (CV) atherosclerotic diseases are the leading cause of death in Western nations. The presence of a carotid plaque, the degree of carotid stenosis as well as the rate of progression of carotid disease has been shown to be independent predictive factors for future ischemic events. READ MORE