Search for dissertations about: "thesis on Echocardiography STRAIN"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on Echocardiography STRAIN.

  2. 21. Cardiovascular effects of growth hormone. Studies in genetically engineered mice

    Author : Irene Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : acromegaly; autonomic nervous system; cardiovascular disease; cardiac function; vascular function; growth hormone; heart rate variability; hypertension; insulin-like growth factor-1; transgenic mice;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to enhance the understanding on the relationships between growth hormone (GH) and cardiovascular disease using genetically engineered mice. More specifically the effects of GH on blood pressure (BP), vascular and cardiac function, atherosclerosis and autonomic control of heart rate were studied. READ MORE

  4. 22. Complementary strategies to improve positive response and outcome in patients with advanced heart failure undergoing CRT therapy

    Author : ZOLTAN BAKOS; Kardiologi; []
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    Abstract : AbstractCardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has improved quality of life and survival in select heart faillure patients, however 30-40% of patients do not show objective benefit from the treatment. At the same time there is little evidence about the long term effect of changes in medical treatment in these patients. READ MORE

  5. 23. Achilles tendon loading and deformation during rehabilitation and use of ankle foot orthoses

    Author : Åsa Fröberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Achilles tendon rupture is a common injury which most often affects otherwise healthy individuals and which causes long periods of rehabilitation with absence from work and sport activities and frequently sequele with reduced calf muscle performance. The aim of this thesis is to improve understanding of how injury affects the function of the Achilles tendon, and to functionally evaluate different designs of ankle foot orthoses used during rehabilitation after an Achilles tendon rupture. READ MORE

  6. 24. Infarct size and myocardial function : A methodological study

    Author : Lene Rosendahl; Jan Engvall; Thor Edvardsen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The size of a myocardial infarction (MI) and the concurrent effect on left ventricular (LV) function are essential for decisions regarding patient care and treatment. Images produced with the late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) technique visualize the scar with high spatial resolution. READ MORE

  7. 25. Noninvasive Evaluation of Myocardial Ischemia and Left Ventricular Function

    Author : Eva Maret; Jan Ohlsson; Eva Nylander; Anders Waldenström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was, following the path of the ischemic cascade, to evaluate the feasibility of some new non-invasive techniques for the detection of myocardial ischemia, the extent of infarcted myocardium, and for the quantification of systolic left ventricular function.Reduced longitudinal myocardial velocity and displacement may be early signs of ischemia. READ MORE