Search for dissertations about: "thesis on acute myocardial infarction in elderly"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on acute myocardial infarction in elderly.

2. 1. Improving outcome in acute myocardial infarction

   Author : Ulf Stenestrand; Ulf de Faire; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Background: Despite common guidelines there are vanatlons in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) between hospitals in Sweden. Uncertainties remain regarding the efficacy of early statin therapy and early revascularisation in AMI patients. In the elderly patients also the role of fibrinolytic therapy has been questioned. READ MORE

4. 2. Myocardial infarction - Risk stratification and evaluation of therapies

   Author : Axel Wester; Kardiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; myocardial infarction; percutaneous coronary intervention; cardiac arrest; elderly; anemia; bleeding;

   Abstract : Background. Myocardial infarction (MI) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, despite several advances in acute coronary care during the last decades. This thesis assessed different risk stratification tools and evaluated interventional and pharmacological treatment strategies in high-risk patients with MI. Methods. READ MORE

5. 3. Acute confusional state (delirium) : clinical studies in hip-fracture and stroke patients

   Author : Yngve Gustafson; Gösta Bucht; Bengt Winblad; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Acute confusional state; delirium; elderly; stroke; femoral neck fractures; acetylcholine; cortisol;

   Abstract : Acute confusional state (ACS) or delirium according to DSM-III-R holds a central position in the medicine of old age. ACS is a common and sometimes the only symptom of diseases and medical complications in the elderly patient. READ MORE

6. 4. Endocrine studies in stroke patients

   Author : Tommy Olsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cerebrovascular disorders; elderly; pituitary gland; thyroid gland; adrenal glands; hydrocortisone; dexamethasone suppression test; cortisol excretion; diabetes mellitus; prognosis;

   Abstract : There are a number of links between the endocrine system and the nervous system. In this study, the impact of ischemic stroke on the endocrine system was investigated. Elderly volunteers were studied because data regarding the influence of advanced age on endocrine parameters were lacking. READ MORE

7. 5. Acute Coronary Syndromes. Characteristics, management and prognosis in relation to gender and type of syndrome

   Author : Elisabeth Perers; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Acute coronary syndromes; gender; age; treatment; quality of life; outcome;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) represent a wide spectrum of conditions from ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to unstable angina pectoris (UAP). Randomized trials tend to focus on ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) or non-ST-elevation ACS, and consequently studies providing data on the entire condition are relatively scarce, especially with information including long-term follow-up. READ MORE