Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in life-threatening massive pulmonary embolism.

Introduction: In massive pulmonary embolism (PE) with circulatory collapse or with cardiac arrest, treatment can be difficult. Often, the diagnosis is unclear, and the time to treatment is crucial. Our institution has had an out-of-hospital team intended for the treatment of accidental hypothermia with extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) since 2004.

Generalized joint hypermobility in childhood is a possible risk for the development of joint pain in adolescence: a cohort study.

Background: There is some evidence that indicates generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is a risk factor for pain persistence and recurrence in adolescence. However, how early pain develops and whether GJH without pain in childhood is a risk factor for pain development in adolescence is undetermined. The aims for this study were to investigate the association between GJH and development of joint pain and to investigate the current GJH status and physical function in Danish adolescents.

Gait pattern in 9-11-year-old children with generalized joint hypermobility compared with controls; a cross-sectional study.

Background: To study differences in gait patterns in 10-year-old children with Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) and with no GJH (NGJH).

Methods: A total of 37 children participated (19 GJH, 18 NGJH, mean age 10.2 (SD 0.

Effect of generalized joint hypermobility on knee function and muscle activation in children and adults.

Introduction: We investigated muscle activation strategy and performance of knee extensor and flexor muscles in children and adults with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) and compared them with controls.

Methods: Muscle activation, torque steadiness, electromechanical delay, and muscle strength were evaluated in 39 children and 36 adults during isometric knee extension and flexion. Subjects performed isometric maximum contractions, submaximal contractions at 25% maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), and explosive contractions.

Knee function in 10-year-old children and adults with Generalised Joint Hypermobility.

Purpose: Knee function is reduced in patients with Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome. The aim was to study knee function in children and adults with Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH) and Non-GJH (NGJH)).

Materials And Methods: In a matched comparative study, 39 children and 36 adults (mean age children 10.

Gait analysis of adults with generalised joint hypermobility.

Background: The majority of adults with Generalised Joint Hypermobility experience symptoms such as pain and joint instability, which is likely to influence their gait pattern. Accordingly, the purpose of the present project was to perform a biomechanical gait analysis on a group of patients with Generalised Joint Hypermobility and compare them to a group of healthy subjects.

Methods: Seventeen adults clinically classified with Generalised Joint Hypermobility (6 males and 11 females) and seventeen healthy subjects (9 males and 8 females) were included in the project.

Motor competence and physical activity in 8-year-old school children with generalized joint hypermobility.

Objective: Because the criteria used for diagnosing between generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) and musculoskeletal complaints, as well as relations between GJH and an insufficient motor development and/or a reduced physical activity level differ, the prevalence of GJH varies considerably. The aim of this study was to survey the prevalence of GJH defined by a Beighton score at >or=4, >or=5, or >or=6 positive tests of 9 and benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS) in Danish primary school children at 8 years of age. A second aim was to compare children with and without GJH and BJHS regarding motor competence, self-reported physical activity, and incidence of musculoskeletal pain and injuries.

[Fatigue in hematological patients treated with allogeneic stem cell transplantation].

Introduction: Fatigue and poor physical function are well-known symptoms in cancer patients. Allogeneic stem cell transplantation is an established treatment for certain cancer diagnoses, especially leukaemia. The aim of this study was to investigate physical function and fatigue in relation to allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

Myosin heavy-chain isoform distribution, fibre-type composition and fibre size in skeletal muscle of patients on haemodialysis.

Objective: Chronic uraemia is associated with abnormalities in skeletal muscles, which can affect their working capacity. It is also well known that the fibre-type composition of skeletal muscles influences endurance, muscle strength and power. In this study we therefore determined the size and distribution of muscle fibres and the myosin heavy-chain (MHC) isoform composition in patients on haemodialysis (HD) in order to establish any differences with values for untrained control subjects.

Self-reported physical activity compared with maximal oxygen uptake in adults.

Background: Physical activity level and cardiorespiratory fitness are both inversely associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases and with all-cause mortality. Physical activity questionnaires are often validated against objectively measured maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max).

Aim: To validate a self-report physical activity questionnaire against VO2max and furthermore to establish whether a simple question on self-rated physical fitness could predict objectively measured VO2max.

Measurement of cardiac time intervals by Doppler tissue M-mode imaging of the anterior mitral leaflet.

Objective: We sought to evaluate a new method of measuring cardiac time intervals from Doppler tissue imaging (DTI) of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve.

Background: For a reliable analysis of the regional cardiac performance by DTI, a reference of time intervals of global cardiac events in the same cardiac cycle and based on the same imaging modality is required to reduce measurement error.

Methods: We conducted a comparison of the measurements of isovolumic contraction and relaxation time and left ventricular (LV) ejection time by DTI M-mode analysis of the anterior mitral leaflet and the traditional approach based on spectral Doppler recordings.

Routine transradial coronary angiography in unselected patients.

Objectives: To measure and compare the results of changing from routine transfemoral to routine transradial coronary angiography performed by a single operator.

Design: A learning period of 3 months for the transradial procedure with 43 selected patients was followed by a 12-month routine period with 243 unselected patients. The success and complication rates, contrast volumes, catheter and X-ray times were measured and compared to results of a preceding period where the transfemoral approach was used.

Five months of physical exercise in hemodialysis patients: effects on aerobic capacity, physical function and self-rated health.

Background: The number of chronic renal failure patients treated by hemodialysis (HD) is continuously increasing. Most patients have reduced physical capacity and have a high risk of cardiac and vascular diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of 5 months physical exercise of HD patients' physical capacity, self-rated health and risk factors for cardiovascular disease.