Cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular disease includes heart attacks (myocardial infarction), angina pectoris, heart failure, stroke and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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About the Norwegian Cardiovascular Disease Registry
The Norwegian Cardiovascular Disease Registry is a registry of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is the data controller for the registry.
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Cardiovascular disease in Norway
Cardiovascular disease is a term that covers several diseases, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart failure and stroke.
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News and research findings
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Research findings
Vitamin D supplements: not recommended to prevent chronic diseases
Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk for a variety of chronic diseases, which has led to increased use of vitamin D supplements, often in high doses. "Just in case" use is not recommended.
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Excess abdominal fat is associated with heart attack
A large waist-hip ratio is a more important risk factor for heart attacks than weight, especially for younger to middle-aged women.
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Sutureless aortic valve replacement for treatment of severe aortic stenosis: A single technology assessment of Perceval sutureless aortic valve
We were commissioned to perform a single technology assessment on the use of sutureless aortic valve replacement in treatment of aortic stenosis.
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Interventions for visual field defects after stroke: a systematic review
After a stroke, many patients lose parts of their visual field. We searched for randomised controlled trials on interventions given to persons with visual field defects after stroke.
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Continuous monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure via an implanted leadless and battery-less pressure sensor for the management of patients with moderate to severe heart failure (New York Heart Association class III)
This single technology assessment was commissioned by the National System for Managed Introduction of New Health Technologies within the Specialist Health Service in Norway.
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Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke
We were asked to carry out a HTA on the use of mechanical thrombectomy compared to standard treatment for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
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Intravenous thrombolytic treatment after acute stroke and secondary antithrombotic prevention treatment (antiplatelet and anticoagulant treatment) after stroke
Which medication should be chosen for the treatment of stroke depends on several factors, including efficiency and price?
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Effect of thrombolytic treatment 3 to 4,5 hours after onset of stroke
We were commissioned to update the evidence on effect of intravenous thrombolytic treatment administered 3 to 4.5 hours after stroke.
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