Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Hole, Torstein"
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Age-specific prevalence of the metabolic syndrome defined by the international diabetes federation and the National Cholesterol Education Program: The Norwegian HUNT 2 study
Hildrum, Bjørn; Mykletun, Arnstein; Hole, Torstein; Midthjell, Kristian; Dahl, Alv Andreas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007)Background The 2005 International Diabetes Federation (IDF) definition of the metabolic syndrome was designed to be useful worldwide, but to date few prevalence studies have used that definition in European populations. ... -
Assessment of self-rated health 5 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for severe obesity
Sandvik, Jorunn; Hole, Torstein; Kløckner, Christian; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Wibe, Arne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Patients' perceptions of health change after bariatric surgery are complex. The aim of this study was to explore whether self‐rated health (SRH), a widely used tool in public health research, might be relevant ... -
Baseline and Exercise Predictors of VO2peak in Systolic Heart Failure Patients: Results from SMARTEX-HF
Karlsen, Trine; Videm, Vibeke; Halle, Martin; Ellingsen, Øyvind; Støylen, Asbjørn; Dalen, Håvard; Delagardelle, Charles; Larsen, Alf Inge; Hole, Torstein; Mezzani, Alessandro; Craenenbrock, EM; Beckers, Patrick; Pressler, Axel; Christle, JW; Winzer, Ephraim; Mangner, Norman; Woitek, Felix; Höllriegel, Robert; Snoer, Martin; Feiereisen, Patrick; Valborgland, Torstein; Linke, Axel; Prescott, Eva Irene Bossano (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose To investigate baseline, exercise testing, and exercise training-mediated predictors of change in peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) from baseline to 12-week follow-up (ΔVO2peak) in a post-hoc analysis from the SMARTEX ... -
Comparative effectiveness of loop diuretics on mortality in the treatment of patients with chronic heart failure – A multicenter propensity score matched analysis
Täger, Tobias; Fröhlich, Hanna; Grundtvig, Morten; Seiz, Mirjam; Schellberg, Dieter; Goode, Kevin; Kazmi, Syed; Hole, Torstein; Katus, Hugo A.; Atar, Dan; Cleland, John G.F.; Agewall, Stefan; Clark, Andrew L.; Frankenstein, Lutz (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Loop diuretics are given to the majority of patients with chronic heart failure (HF). Whether the different pharmacological properties of the three guideline-recommended loop diuretics result in differential ... -
Coronary artery occlusions diagnosed by transthoracic Doppler
Vegsundvåg, Johnny Åge; Holte, Espen; Wiseth, Rune; Hegbom, Knut; Hole, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background Our aim was to assess whether anterograde flow velocities in septal perforating branches could identify an occluded contralateral coronary artery, and to assess the feasibility and accuracy of diagnosing ... -
Discrepancies in drug histories at admission to gastrointestinal surgery, internal medicine and geriatric hospital wards in Central Norway: A cross-sectional study
Sund, Janne Kutschera; Sletvold, Olav; Mellingsæter, Trude Cecilie; Hukari, Randi; Hole, Torstein; Uggen, Per Einar; Vadset, Petra Thiemann; Spigset, Olav (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Objectives To compare discrepancies in drug histories among patients acutely admitted to different hospital wards, classify the discrepancies according to their potential clinical impact and identify appropriate selection ... -
Helsepersonells erfaringer med pasientforløp i kommuner i Vest-Norge
Skorpen, Torill; Kvangarsnes, Marit; Hole, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Health services in Norway have been described as fragmented with weak coordination between different care levels with respect to patient pathways. The Coordination Reform’s aim was to improve patient pathways and strengthen ... -
High-Frequency of Computer Tomography and Surgery for Abdominal Pain After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Sandvik, Jorunn; Hole, Torstein; Kløckner, Christian; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Wibe, Arne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Abstract Introduction Acute, intermittent, and chronic abdominal pain is a common complaint after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Objectives The aimof the study was to evaluate the use of medical imaging and the need for ... -
High-Intensity Interval Training in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Ellingsen, Øyvind; Halle, Martin; Conraads, Viviane; Støylen, Asbjørn; Dalen, Håvard; Delagardelle, Charles; Larsen, Alf Inge; Hole, Torstein; Mezzani, Alessandro; Van Craenenbroeck, Emeline M.; Videm, Vibeke; Beckers, Paul; Christle, Jeffrey W.; Winzer, Ephraim; Mangner, Norman; Woitek, Felix; Höllriegel, Robert; Pressler, Axel; Monk-Hansen, Tea; Snoer, Martin; Feiereisen, Patrick; Valborgland, Torstein; Kjekshus, John; Hambrecht, Rainer; Gielen, Stephan; Karlsen, Trine; Prescott, Eva; Linke, Axel (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Small studies have suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is superior to moderate continuous training (MCT) in reversing cardiac remodeling and increasing aerobic capacity in patients with heart ... -
Hvilke legekvalifikasjoner er det behov for ved øyeblikkelig hjelp døgnopphold i den norske kommunehelsetjenesten?
Strand, Aasta Marie Sveino; Kvangarsnes, Marit; Landstad, Bodil J.; Teige, Berit Kvalsvik; Hole, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Øyeblikkelig hjelp døgnopphold (ØHD) er et nytt behandlingstilbud for pasienter som trenger akutt medisinsk behandling i den norske kommunehelsetjenesten. Hensikten med studien var å få innsikt i hvilke kvalifikasjoner ... -
Hyperferritinemia is associated with insulin resistance and fatty liver in patients without iron overload
Brudevold, Robert; Hole, Torstein; Hammerstrøm, Jens (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008)Objective: During the last 10 years we have experienced an increasing number of referrals due to hyperferritinemia. This is probably due to increased awareness of hereditary hemochromatosis, and the availability of a ... -
The Impact of Post-bariatric Abdominoplasty on Secondary Weight Regain After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Sandvik, Jorunn; Hole, Torstein; Kløckner, Christian; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Wibe, Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), implies a considerable weight loss during the first two years after surgery. Excess skin due to rapid weight loss might affect self-esteem, decrease quality of life and be a hindrance to ... -
Impact of psychotherapy in psychosis: A retrospective case control study
Haram, Annbjørg; Fosse, Roar; Jonsbu, Egil; Hole, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: The need for psychological therapies for psychosis has become apparent since long-term antipsychotic drug treatment has a range of adverse side effects, with moderate therapeutic effects at best. Aims: To ... -
Intravenous Iron Treatment in the Prevention of Iron Deficiency and Anaemia After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Sandvik, Jorunn; Hole, Torstein; Kløckner, Christian; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Wibe, Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Iron absorption is disturbed after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and iron deficiency with or without anaemia affects almost half of all patients. Intravenous iron is an option when per oral iron is insufficient ... -
Long-term results after surgical treatment for severe obesity
Sandvik, Jorunn (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:199, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Ny kunnskap om utvikling av alvorlig fedme har erstattet oppfatningen av at av fedme er en individuell selvforskyldt tilstand med en forståelse av at fedme er en kronisk progressiv sykdom med sammensatte årsaksfaktorer. ... -
Myocardial Function in Infants During Postnatal Transition and With Further Maturation: A longitudinal echocardiographic study in preterm and term infants
Eriksen, Beate Horsberg (Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2014:279, Doctoral thesis, 2014)Assessment of the neonatal circulation has traditionally been based on indirect clinical signs such as blood pressure, skin perfusion, body temperature, capillary refill time and biochemical markers. However, applying these ... -
Myocardial function in premature infants: a longitudinal observational study
Eriksen, Beate Horsberg; Nestaas, Eirik; Hole, Torstein; Liestøl, Knut; Støylen, Asbjørn; Fugelseth, Drude (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Objectives: Gestational and chronological age may have an impact on myocardial function. We studied the longitudinal changes of the atrioventricular tissue Doppler velocities in premature infants through the neonatal ... -
Nurses' experiences of compassionate care in the palliative pathway
Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Landstad, Bodil J.; Hole, Torstein; Thronæs, Morten; Kvangarsnes, Marit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Aims and objectives The aim was to explore how nurses experience compassionate care for patients with cancer and family caregivers in different phases of the palliative pathway. Background Compassion is fundamental ... -
Nurses' perceptions of patient participation in the myocardial infarction pathway
Bårdsgjerde, Elise Kvalsund; Landstad, Bodil; Hole, Torstein; Nylenna, Magne; Gjeilo, Kari Hanne; Kvangarsnes, Marit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Aim To explore nurses' perceptions of patient participation in different phases of the myocardial infarction pathway. Design Qualitative design with a hermeneutical approach. Methods Five focus groups were ... -
Patient participation in the clinical pathway – nurses' perceptions of adults' involvement in haemodialysis
Andersen-Hollekim, Tone Elisabeth; Kvangarsnes, Marit; Landstad, Bodil; Talseth-Palmer, Bente Anita; Hole, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Aim To develop knowledge of nurses’ perceptions of participation for patients treated with haemodialysis and their next of kin. Design A qualitative study with a hermeneutic approach. Methods The data were collected ...