Essays about: "ischemic"

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1. 1. Characterization of Carotid Atherosclerotic Stenosis on Photon-Counting Computed Tomography

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : My Celander; [2023]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Introduction and aim Atherosclerotic stenosis located at the carotid bifurcation accounts for 10% − 20% of all Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) and ischemic strokes, which occurs when Atherosclerotic stenosis, or so-called plaque, ruptures. The current method to evaluate carotid atherosclerotic stenosis is to measure the degree of stenosis. READ MORE

3. 2. Towards a Reliable and Valid Analysis of VO2m Off-Kinetics

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Hrafnkell Þráinsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Sports Technology; Near-infrared spectroscopy; Muscle oxidative capacity; Occlusion; Software; Automation; Idrottsteknologi; Near-infrared spectroscopy; Muskulaturens oxidativa förmåga; Ocklusion; Programvara; Automatisering;

   Abstract : Non-invasive methods to evaluate skeletal muscle oxidative capacity have beenemerging as a viable substitute for invasive methods in recent years. One ofthose methods utilises near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to calculate V O2mrecovery off-kinetics following an exercise. READ MORE

4. 3. The Ability of Circle of Willis Integrity toPredict Future Ischemic Stroke in theElderly Population

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Victor Förström; [2022]
   Keywords : Circle of Willis; collaterals; stroke; CTA; cerebrovascular disease.;

   Abstract : Background The Circle of Willis (CoW) is an arterial anastomotic circle located at the skull base thatmaintains collateral circulation in the brain. Variations in CoW anatomy are commonly presentin the general population. Absent or hypoplastic segments of the CoW have been linked to anincreased stroke risk. READ MORE

5. 4. Non-pharmacological interventions related to pain in patients with breast cancer : A descriptive review

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

   Author : Wang Shuyi; Pan Yiyi; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Background: Various pains associated with breast cancer were the most common complication in breast cancer survivors. It is crucial to explore more effective non-pharmacological interventions to alleviate the pain of breast cancer sufferers, promote comfort and improve their quality of life. READ MORE

6. 5. Effect of the Manual Ischemic Compression on the Biological Movement Kinematic

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

   Author : Irene Sabrina; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The purpose of this research is to the investigate the effectiveness of the Local Ischemic Compressiontreatment given to the patients who suffered from a cerebrovascular event, and present themusculoskeletal disorders characterized by the presence of trigger points, specifically regardingelliptical motor performance.There exist studies that demonstrate the kinematic characteristics of linear and elliptical movement inpeople with trigger points without neurological injury, however, these characteristics have not beendescribed in patients who have suffered a cerebrovascular event. READ MORE