Search for dissertations about: "stroke prevalence"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 109 swedish dissertations containing the words stroke prevalence.
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16. Stroke epidemiology in Southern Sweden. Trends in incidence and survival across two decades with projections into the future
Abstract : Background: Stroke is a major cause of death and disability. Investigations of the epidemiological trends for stroke might result in better understanding of stroke pathogenesis and prevention. READ MORE
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17. Postural balance, anxiety and motor function after stroke, at a very early supported discharge with continued rehabilitation
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate postural balance, anxiety and motor function the first year after stroke and whether postural balance, anxiety and motor function was different at the intervention of Very Early Supported Discharge (VESD) com-pared to routine discharge during the first year post stroke. Methods. READ MORE
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18. Stroke in young adults in northern Sweden
Abstract : Objectives. To study different aspects of cerebral venous and arterial occlusive disease including cerebrospinalfluid hydrodynamics, epidemiology, aetiology, genetics, metabolic and haemostatic disorders, andcognitive function in young adults in Northern Sweden.Methods. READ MORE
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19. Carotid stenosis
Abstract : Carotid stenosis is one of several causes of ischemic stroke and entails a high risk of ischemic stroke recurrence. Removal of a carotid stenosis by carotid endarterectomy results in a risk reduction for ischemic stroke, but the magnitude of risk reduction depends on several factors. READ MORE
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20. Body fat distribution, inflammation and cardiovascular disease
Abstract : Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the major health issues of our time. The prevalence of CVD is increasing, both in industrialized and in developing countries, and causes suffering and a decreased quality of life for millions of people worldwide. READ MORE