Search for dissertations about: "red blood cell distribution width"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words red blood cell distribution width.

  2. 1. Novel risk factors for atrial fibrillation in an urban population

    Author : Samuel Adamsson Eryd; Kardiovaskulär forskning - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ceruloplasmin; atrial fibrillation; epidemiology; genetic polymorphisms; intima-media thickness; plasma proteins; red blood cell distribution width; risk factors;

    Abstract : Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia in the general population, and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Low-grade inflammation, erythrocyte volume variation, and subclinical atherosclerosis have repeatedly been associated with cardiovascular disease, but it remains unclear whether these risk factors are also associated with incident AF. READ MORE

  4. 2. Cytomegalovirus infection in vascular diseases and transplant rejection

    Author : Mensur Dzabic; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infects 60-100% of the adult population. It belongs to the Herpesviridae family and establishes latency within its host post primary infection. HCMV reactivation is dependent on inflammation and the virus has evolved numerous mechanisms to sustain an inflammatory process and thus prolong its replication period. READ MORE

  5. 3. Incidence of heart failure in an urban population

    Author : Yan Borné; Kardiovaskulär forskning - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to study heart failure (HF) in an urban population, with reference to immigrant status, biological, life style and socioeconomic risk factors. The thesis is based on four papers. READ MORE

  6. 4. Vascular related pathologies in cardiovascular disease and cancer

    Author : Sharan Ananthaseshan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are the leading causes of death worldwide. A damaged endothelium is one of the factors contributing towards these diseases. This thesis focused on understanding the implications of alterations to the physiological endothelium resulting in pathologies related to vascular disease and cancer metastasis. READ MORE