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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Articles

Article

Updated 01.06.2016

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.

Public Health Report

Updated 01.08.2019

Cardiovascular disease in Norway

The number of new cases of myocardial infarction (heart attack) is declining, yet many people are still living with cardiovascular disease. There are also major inequalities in cardiovascular health.

News and research findings

Research findings

Published 12.05.2016

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.

Reports

Health technology assessment

Published 24.06.2019

Prehospital CT for early diagnosis and treatment of suspected acute stroke or severe head injury

What is the clinical effectiveness and safety of prehospital CT for early diagnosis and potential prehospital treatment of suspected acute stroke or severe head injury compared with current practice?

Systematic review

Published 15.10.2018

Very early mobilization of patients with stroke: a systematic review

Patients with stroke should be mobilized early, but how early? We were asked to identify and review studies that have evaluated this.

Mapping review

Published 31.08.2017

Prehospital emergency thoracotomy in traumatic cardiac arrest: systematic literature search with sorting

We were commissioned to make a systematic literature search followed by sorting of relevant research on "Prehospital emergency thoracotomy in traumatic cardiac arrest".

Health technology assessment

Published 25.08.2017

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.

Systematic review

Updated 16.01.2017

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.

Health technology assessment

Published 12.01.2017

Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke, part 2. Health economic evaluation

We have performed a cost-utility analysis (CUA) of mechanical thrombectomy plus standard treatment with thrombolysis compared with thrombolysis alone, in acute large vessel ischaemic stroke

Mapping review

Published 19.12.2016

Intermittent pneumatic compression to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalised patients

We were commissioned to prepare a systematic scoping review on the use of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients admitted to hospital.

Structured summary

Published 14.12.2016

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.

Systematic review

Updated 15.12.2016

Cognitive therapies for increasing physical activity

We evaluated the effect of cognitive therapies on physical activity summarizing studies involving different patient groups and persons at risk of heart disease.

Cardiovascular diseases

Articles

About the Norwegian Cardiovascular Disease Registry

Cardiovascular disease in Norway

News and research findings

Excess abdominal fat is associated with heart attack

Reports

Prehospital CT for early diagnosis and treatment of suspected acute stroke or severe head injury

Very early mobilization of patients with stroke: a systematic review

Prehospital emergency thoracotomy in traumatic cardiac arrest: systematic literature search with sorting

Sutureless aortic valve replacement for treatment of severe aortic stenosis: A single technology assessment of Perceval sutureless aortic valve

Interventions for visual field defects after stroke: a systematic review

Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke, part 2. Health economic evaluation

Intermittent pneumatic compression to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalised patients

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)

Cognitive therapies for increasing physical activity

See also:

Norwegian Cardiovascular Disease Registry