Publications by authors named "E Valdimarsson"
Article Synopsis
- Lp(a) is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, with its molar concentration being more significant than apo(a) size in contributing to this risk.
- A study involving over 143,000 Icelanders found that higher Lp(a) levels are linked to various cardiovascular conditions, while low levels may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D).
- Reducing Lp(a) levels in individuals with the highest concentrations could potentially lower coronary artery disease (CAD) risk without raising the risk of T2D.
Unlabelled: Cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are uncommon but can cause intracerebral hemorrhage with grave disability or death. AVMs can even cause focal neurological symptoms, seizures and headache. The treatment of AVMs is complex.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFour hundred individuals suffer from ischemic stroke every year in Iceland, more than one daily. Cerebral ischemia is an emergency. Around two million brain cells die every minute after an occlusion of a cerebral artery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEight of ten strokes are due to cerebral ischemia, two from cerebal hemorrhage. Stroke is the most common cause of disability, the second commonest cause of dementia and the fourth commonest cause of death in the developed world. The incidence of stroke is 150-200/100.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpinal cord infarction is a rare disease. The disorder is well known as a result of aorta atherosclerosis or complication of aorta surgery. The disorder can mimic other diseases and be difficult to diagnose.
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