Browsing by Subject "Cardiovascular disease"
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Cardiovascular disease and functional ability in older adults
(2015-06-03)Preservation of functional independence is important to older adults. The consequences of functional impairment (increased dependence on others for activities of daily living and requirement for nursing home care) place a ... -
Development of a gene-eluting stent for the treatment of in-stent restenosis
(2016-05-12)In-stent restenosis (ISR) results from stent-induced arterial injury, characterized by a complex cascade of cellular and biochemical events. The removal of endothelium during an angioplasty procedure causes the underlying ... -
Hurling Alone? How social capital failed to save the Irish from cardiovascular disease in the United States
(American Public Health Association, 2004-03-18)Objectives: We performed a historical review of cardiovascular risk profiles of Irish immigrants to the United States, 1850-1970, in regard to lifestyle, socioeconomic circumstances, and social capital. Methods: We ... -
An injectable collagen scaffold delivering exogenous microRNA as a therapy to modulate extracellular matrix remodelling
(2013-06-01)Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the developed world and is responsible for approximately 36% of Irish mortality. Myocardial infarction (MI), which is literally the death of cardiac tissue due to ... -
Medicalisation in Ireland - A mixed methods analysis using the case of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-29)Statins are a class of drugs that lower blood cholesterol levels and were originally used to prevent further recurrences in those with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Over time, their use has been extended to ... -
Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention
(BMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Publishing Group, 2016)Sexual problems are common with cardiovascular disease, and can negatively impact quality of life. To address sexual problems, guidelines have identified the importance of sexual counselling during cardiac rehabilitation, ... -
Sexual counselling for sexual problems in patients with cardiovascular disease (Review)
(Wiley, 2016-02-24)Background: Sexual problems are common among people with cardiovascular disease. Although clinical guidelines recommend sexual counselling for patients and their partners, there is little evidence on its effectiveness. ...