Essays about: "stroke treatment"

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  1. 6. Home- and occupation-based interventions in stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review

    University essay from

    Author : Eline Blindeman; [2021]
    Keywords : basic activity of daily life; home; occupation-based intervention; occupational therapy; stroke;

    Abstract : Introduction: Stroke puts a burden on the society as half of the stroke survivors have long term care needs. After six months many stroke survivors cannot independently perform basic daily life activities, which makes living independently at home challenging. READ MORE

  3. 7. Cryoballoon Catheters with sensors for treatment of AF

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Axel Anderberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Atrial fibrillation; balloon; catheter; cryoablation; flexible electronics; Ballong; flexibel elektronik; förmaksflimmer; kateter; kryoablation;

    Abstract : Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac condition in which the heart rate is abnormally fast and/or irregular. While not yet proven to be fatal on its own, it severely increases the probability of developing further medical conditions including a five times higher risk of getting stroke. READ MORE

  4. 8. Determining linguistic predictor for the classification of subjective cognitive impairment and mild cognitive impairment using machine learning

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för filosofi, lingvistik och vetenskapsteori

    Author : Tian Wang; [2020-09-01]
    Keywords : mild cognitive impairment; sibjective cognitive impairment; natural language processing; support vector machine; neural networks;

    Abstract : Introduction Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a neurological condition characterized by cognitive decline greater than expected for an individual's age and education level. Subjective Cognitive Impairment (SCI) is a selfreported decline in cognitive abilities but not clinically identified as MCI. READ MORE

  5. 9. Deep Learning-Based Identification of Ischemic Regions in Native Head CT Scans

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

    Author : Maximilian Hornung; [2020]
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    Abstract : Stroke is one of the major causes of death and disability worldwide. Fast diagnosis is of critical importance for stroke treatment. In clinical routine, a non-contrast CT (NCCT) is typically acquired immediately to determine whether the stroke is ischemic or hemorrhagic and plan therapy accordingly. READ MORE

  6. 10. ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AT KUMLA HEALTHCENTRE – ANTICOAGULANT TREATMENTAND SYMPTOMS

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Adam Jackson; [2020]
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    Abstract : Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia affecting anestimated 3 % of the adult population in the western world. The prevalence of the diseaseincreases with increasing age, thought to be due to structural changes in the heart as a result ofageing, long-term hypertension, or organic heart disease. READ MORE