Search for dissertations about: "stroke classification"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words stroke classification.

  2. 16. Glucose regulation and coronary artery disease : studies on prevalence, recognition and prognostic implications

    Author : Malgorzata Zofia Bartnik; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Glucose metabolism; coronary artery disease; classification; prevalence; prognosis; risk oral glucose tolerance test; diabetes mellitus;

    Abstract : Coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type 2 represent chronic diseases of substantial and growing prevalence. Their coincidence is common, markedly enhancing mortality and morbidity. The risk for cardiovascular disease increases along a spectrum of blood glucose concentrations from levels regarded as normal. READ MORE

  4. 17. Acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass grafting and outcomes

    Author : Linda Rydén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Acute Kidney Injury;

    Abstract : Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a rapid reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) that leads to a rise in serum creatinine (SCr). Acute kidney injury is common and patients with sepsis and patients who undergo cardiac surgery are at highest risk. READ MORE

  5. 18. Molecular and clinical markers in ischaemic cerebrovascular disease

    Author : Ioanna Markaki; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Ischaemic stroke and TIA, together labelled as Ischaemic Cerebrovascular Disease (ICVD), is a heterogeneous, complex disorder with great impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide. Genetic predisposition and environmental factors interact and confer susceptibility to different pathologies that are associated with increased ICVD risk. READ MORE

  6. 19. Bereavement and risks of cardiovascular diseases and mortality

    Author : Hua Chen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The loss of a significant person is a serious source of stress. Increasing evidence suggests that widowhood in middle-aged or elderly population may increase the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. READ MORE

  7. 20. Assessment of assistive technology : outcomes, costs and quality

    Author : Ursula Hass; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Technology assessment aims at providing information about costs and effects, in order to support decision making and resource allocation. The purpose of this thesis is to, through empirical studies on assistive technologies, investigate the contribution of various kinds of outcome measures, and provide knowledge about outcomes, costs and quality of services. READ MORE