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1. Hemocompatibility of materials for use in prosthetic heart valves
Sammanfattning : Thromboembolism (valve thrombosis and systemic embolism) is the main drawback of mechanical heart valve prostheses. The patients carrying these valves have to be subjected to life-long anticoagulant therapy to reduce thromboembolism. LÄS MER
2. Prosthetic aortic heart valves
Sammanfattning : Background: Aortic valve replacement (AVR) can be performed with different types of valve prostheses. There is no perfect aortic valve prosthesis, and the prosthetic choice for each patient requires careful consideration. This thesis evaluates mortality, morbidity, and prosthetic valve function after AVR with different aortic valve prostheses. LÄS MER
3. Patient-Specific Finite Element Modeling of the Blood Flow in the Left Ventricle of a Human Heart
Sammanfattning : Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world. Therefore, numerous studies are undertaken to identify indicators which can be applied to discover cardiac dysfunctions at an early age. LÄS MER
4. Epidemiological studies of bioprosthetic aortic valves
Sammanfattning : Background: The use of bioprosthetic valves is common and offers a prosthetic option that does not require anti-coagulant therapy, but with shorter valve longevity compared to mechanical prostheses. Valve model selection might influence the long-term performance of the prosthesis. LÄS MER
5. Extending MRI to the Quantification of Turbulence Intensity
Sammanfattning : In cardiovascular medicine, the assessment of blood flow is fundamental to the understanding and detection of disease. Many pharmaceutical, interventional, and surgical treatments impact the flow. The primary purpose of the cardiovascular system is to drive, control and maintain blood flow to all parts of the body. LÄS MER