Sökning: "embolic sources"
Hittade 3 avhandlingar innehållade orden embolic sources.
1. The Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography in Clinical Decision-Making in Patients with Stroke or Atrial Fibrillation
Sammanfattning : The subject of this thesis is the clinical use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in patients with stroke or atrial fibrillation. Subjects were examined with echocardiography and sonography of the carotid artery. A control group of randomly selected volunteers without cerebrovascular disease was compared to patients with ischemic stroke. LÄS MER
2. Ultrasound evaluation of atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular sources of cerebral embolism
Sammanfattning : The search for embolic sources has high priority in patients presenting with suspected cerebral embolism. Non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound is frequently used to reveal the presence of carotid stenosis and cardiac disorders with embolic potential. LÄS MER
3. Molecular and clinical markers in ischaemic cerebrovascular disease
Sammanfattning : 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. LÄS MER