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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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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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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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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Research findings
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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Health technology assessment
A systematic review and economic evaluation of prasugrel compared to clopidogrel after PCI
Patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for coronary artery disease usually get a platelet inhibitor (e.g. clopidogrel) for one year after the procedure.
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Health technology assessment
Treatment of patients with acute stroke in stroke units (with or without early supported discharge)
We evaluated the clinical efficacy and conducted health economic model analyses of stroke unit care compared with stroke unit care followed by early supported discharge or general medical ward care.
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Systematic review
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.
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Systematic reference list
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".
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Research overview
Effect of different ways of organising municipal rehabilitation services for people with neurological conditions
A systematic review of the effect of different ways of organising rehabilitation services in municipalities for people with neurological conditions.
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Research overview
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.
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