Essays about: "Positive airway pressure"

Found 2 essays containing the words Positive airway pressure.

1. 1. Association between NT-proBNP rs198389-polymorphism and obstructive sleep apnea

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

   Author : Vladyslav Melnyk; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) disorder may lead to serious complications. The development of OSA is influenced in general by combination of both genetic and environmental factors. In particular, Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) were suggested to contribute to the development of OSA and its severity. READ MORE

3. 2. Modelling of Venous Biomechanics and Evaluation using Imaging, Positive Airway Pressure and Postural Changes

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

   Author : Madelene Holmgren; [2016]
   Keywords : Jugular vein; Venous pressure; Positive airway pressure; Cross sectional area; Posture; Ultrasound; Halsven; Ventryck; Positivt luftvägstryck; Tvärsnittsarea; Kroppsposition; Ultraljud;

   Abstract : Knowledge about biomechanical properties of veins is of importance for understanding the physiologyof the venous system. Specifically for this thesis there is a motivation based on an idea of how to usebiomechanics of the vein in the development of new non-invasive measurement techniques for assessingthe pressure in the brain. READ MORE