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- Eggers, Kai M.
(författare)
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Defining acute myocardial infarction
- 2015
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Ingår i: Heart and Metabolism. - 1566-0338. ; :67, s. 34-38
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The definition of myocardial infarction (MI) has evolved over the last decades, from rather simple criteriain the first World Health Organization documents, to a five-category classification in the 2007 and 2012universal definitions. In particular, the introduction of sensitive and cardiospecific biomarkers in clinicalpractice has had a clear impact in this regard, as well as a more differentiated perspective on thepathophysiology of myocardial injury, in particular in the setting of invasive coronary procedures. Theimplications of the revisions of the definition criteria of MI have been important as they have affected ourperception of MI as a disease state. In addition, they have contributed to an improved identification ofat-risk patients warranting customized treatment regimens. However, several aspects of the definitioncriteria of MI are still debated and will likely be subject to modifications in forthcoming updates of theuniversal definition.
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- Nilsson, Peter M., et al.
(författare)
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Diabetes : The cost of globalization
- 2017
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Ingår i: Heart and Metabolism. - 1566-0338. ; :73, s. 4-8
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The epidemic of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on a global scale is a matter of concern, not only from a public health perspective, but also with consideration of societal costs. The increased call on health care resources to treat and monitor T2DM and its complications could put a heavy burden on national health care systems and financing. An important contributing factor for development of T2DM is lifestyle, reflecting increasing affluence and exposure to increased calorie intake in combination with sedentary lifestyle and less human energy expenditure. More detailed glucometabolic studies have been conducted in high-risk migrant populations, eg, from the Middle East. Recently, intervention programs have also been tested to improve lifestyle and reduce the risk of developing T2DM in at-risk individuals. There are many obstacles to success for such programs, which should be tailored not only to the individual in a culture-sensitive way, but also to families and local ethnic communities.
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