Essays about: "arteries"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 essays containing the word arteries.
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1. Molecular characterization of vascular malformations using single-cell RNA sequencing and immunohistological analysis
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : CCM is a human disease in which vascular malformations develop in the central nervous system, predominantly in the brain. The malformations which can measure up to several centimeters in size are dilated and leaky vessels, with unstable cellular junctions and thin vessel walls. READ MORE
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2. Performance Evaluation of Lumen Segmentation in Ultrasound Images
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskapAbstract : Automatic segmentation of the lumen of carotid arteries in ultrasound images is a starting step in providing preventive care for patients with atherosclerosis. To perform the segmentation this paper introduces a model utilizing a threshold algorithm. READ MORE
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3. Preemptive Atrial Suction Detection and Classification for Total Artificial Hearts : Preemptive Atrial Suction Detection and Classification
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : Millions of people suffer from heart failure worldwide. The need for heart donations started the development of mechanical circulatory support systems. A suction phenomenon can occur in the artificial heart when not enough blood is available. READ MORE
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4. Compensating for ultrasound frequency attenuation in tissue when determining tissue effective particle size
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : Giant cell arteritis is a disease the affects the arteries, for example the temporal artery. When affecting the temporal artery, it can cause serious consequences such as blindness and stroke. The existing methods for diagnosing the disease are invasive, time consuming and costly. READ MORE
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5. Venous Component Separation From a Pulse Oximeter Signal using Blind Source Separation with Ultrasound Imaging as Reference
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a major drawback of haemodialysis and occurs in more than every fifth dialysis treatment. There is a need for real-time measurement, with an ability to detect IDH before it occurs. Photoplethysmography (PPG) may provide sufficient information about hemodynamic status to prevent IDH. READ MORE