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Left ventricular structure and function – Associations with cardiovascular risk factors from childhood to adulthood. The Cardiovascular Risk in the Young Finns Study
(Turun yliopisto, 2022-10-21)
Background: Despite improvements in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, heart failure remains a challenge that causes considerable morbidity and mortality in aging populations. Left ventricular (LV) remodeling and ...
Clinical challenges of cardiac troponin testing – From marathon runners to atrial fibrillation
(Turun yliopisto, 2022-05-20)
Cardiac troponin (cTn) testing is the cornerstone of diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Contemporary assays detect circulating levels of cTn even in healthy populations. Increasing sensitivity has led to an upsurge in the ...
Cardiovascular risk factors since childhood and cognitive performance in midlife: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study
(Turun yliopisto, 2022-06-10)
According to the World Health Organization, dementia and cognitive deficits are major global health and social care challenges in the 21st century. As the population ages, the need for preventive means against cognitive ...
Opportunities and challenges in atrial fibrillation management – Focus on left atrial appendage closure and cardiac troponin release in clinical practice
(Turun yliopisto, 2022-08-19)
Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is to date the most effective treatment for ischaemic stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF). However, percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is an emerging alternative for ...
The association of coronary heart disease risk factors from adolescence to adulthood with coronary artery calcification and epicardial fat: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study
(Turun yliopisto, 2022-11-18)
Background: Atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease (CHD) are leading causes of mortality that have their origins in childhood and may develop for decades without clinical symptoms. Coronary artery calcification (CAC) ...
Infective endocarditis in Finland
(Turun yliopisto, 2023-02-10)
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a severe disease associated with several complications, and despite advanced treatment methods, mortality remains high. Population-based epidemiology and trends of IE are, however, insufficiently ...