Publications by authors named "E D Gunnarsdottir"

Introduction: One of the most serious complications of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is stroke that can result in increased rates of complications, morbidity and mortality postoperatively. The aim of this study was to investigate incidence, risk factors and short-term outcome in a well defined cohort of SAVR-patients.

Materials And Method: A retrospective study on 740 consecutive aortic stenosis patients who underwent SAVR in Iceland 2002-2019.

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Introduction: Perioperative myocardial infarction (PMI) after CABG can contribute to in-hospital morbidity and mortality, however, its clinical significance on long-term outcome, remains inadequately addressed. We studied both 30-day mortality and long-term effects of PMI in Icelandic CABG-patients.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective nationwide-study on 1446 consecutive CABG-patients operated at Landspitali in Iceland 2002-2018 without evidence of preoperative myocardial infarction.

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Introduction: Our objective was to investigate the effect of obesity on short-term complications and long-term survival after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for aortic stenosis (AS).

Material And Methods: A retrospective study on 748 patients who underwent SAVR for AS in Iceland 2003-2020. Patients were divided into groups based on body mass index (BMI): normal (18.

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Introduction: Childhood maltreatment is highly correlated with adult criminal behavior, and the prevalence of childhood maltreatment within prison populations is high. Furthermore, studies have repeatedly shown a higher prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in samples of prisoners compared with the general public.

Purpose And Methodology: The aims of the current study were to determine the frequency of childhood maltreatment among male inmates in Iceland and the percentage of male inmates meeting screening criteria for PTSD.

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Introduction: To maximize the use of intensive care unit (ICU) re--sources, it is important to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for prolonged ICU unit stay after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.

Material And Methods: This retrospective cohort study included all patients who underwent primary isolated CABG at Landspitali between 2001 and 2018. Patient information was collected from hospital charts and death registries.

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