Essays about: "cardiovascular health"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 120 essays containing the words cardiovascular health.

  1. 21. Transfer learning applied to a deep learning system for cardiac abnormality classification in electrocardiograms

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Adrian Campoy Rodriguez; [2022]
    Keywords : Deep Learning; ECG; Wavelet Transform; Scattering Transform; Transfer Learning; Canonical Correlation Analysis; Djupinlärning; EKG; wavelettransform; scatteringtransform; överföringsinlärning; kanonisk korrelationsanalys;

    Abstract : Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death globally. Early diagnosis and treatment is of prime importance to prevent or mitigate health complications. Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a standard test modality used for early diagnosis of arrhythmias. The standard ECG uses 12 leads (i. READ MORE

  3. 22. "Why So Salty?" - Reducing Salt in Meatballs with Heterogenous Distribution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Maria Thurfjell; Clara Scholander; [2022]
    Keywords : Salt reduction; heterogenous distribution of salt; meat; food technology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Processed food is a big contribution to the increasing intake of salt among the population, which today is the double of the recommendation stated by the World Health Organization. This high intake of salt affects the human health in such a way that it can increase blood pressure, which in turn can lead to cardiovascular diseases, which are already the main cause of death cause among the world’s population. READ MORE

  4. 23. Effect of High-Pressure Homogenization and Heat Treatment on the Emulsification Properties of Oat Protein Concentrate

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Annette Kägu; [2022]
    Keywords : oat proteins; high-pressure homogenisation; emulsions; food technology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis project was performed in collaboration with an agricultural cooperative Lantmännen Oats AB, who has developed a dry protein powder concentrate PrOatein™. The powder consists of oat proteins, dextrins, lipids and β-glucans. READ MORE

  5. 24. Appraisal of treatment guidelines for the management of cardiovascular problems in ADHD : A systematic review

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Rohnia Khalil; [2022]
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    Abstract : Background and aim: Recent evidence reveal that there is an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), yet no studies have investigated guidelines in the context of cardiovascular health. Our aim is to fill this knowledge gap, to investigate what recommendation clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) provide regarding ADHD medications and cardiovascular risk factors in the context of cardiovascular diseases. READ MORE

  6. 25. A study of newly initiated antidiabetic medication in primary care in Region Uppsala : A cross-sectional study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaci

    Author : Zina Hatem; [2021]
    Keywords : T2DM; diabetes; New initiation; antidiabetic medication;

    Abstract : Background: T2DM patients can be treated with both Insulin or/and non-insulin antidiabetic drugs. Biguanide-derivate is the first-line antidiabetic that is cost-effective and safe. DPP-4Is are antidiabetic drugs that can be used to treat old patients and those with kidney failure. READ MORE