Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Midtvedt, Karsten"

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    • Blood Pressure Treatment in Kidney Transplant Recipients—Can We Improve? 

      Onsøien, Mari Olsen; Midtvedt, Karsten; Reisæter, Anna Varberg; Aasarød, Knut; Waldum-Grevbo, Bård; Vikse, Bjørn Egil; Eriksen, Bjørn Odvar; Åsberg, Anders (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Background. Hypertension in kidney transplant (KTx) recipients is common, affecting both patient and graft survival. Annual data from the Norwegian Renal Registry reveal that <50% of adult (>18 y) KTx recipients reach ...

    • Cytomegalovirus High-risk Kidney Transplant Recipients Show No Difference in Long-term Outcomes Following Preemptive Versus Prophylactic Management 

      Blom, Kjersti Benedicte; Kro, Grete Anette Birkeland; Midtvedt, Karsten; Jenssen, Trond; Reisæter, Anna Varberg; Rollag, Halvor; Hartmann, Anders; Sagedal, Solbjørg; Sjaastad, Ivar; Tylden, Garth Daryl; Njølstad, Gro; Nilsen, Einar; Christensen, Andreas; Åsberg, Anders; Birkeland, Jon Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background. Following kidney transplantation (KT), cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection remains an important challenge. Both prophylactic and preemptive antiviral protocols are used for CMV high-risk kidney recipients (donor ...

    • Elevated Terminal C5b-9 Complement Complex 10 Weeks Post Kidney Transplantation Was Associated With Reduced Long-Term Patient and Kidney Graft Survival 

      Witczak, Bartlomiej J; Pischke, Søren E.; Reisæter, Anna V.; Midtvedt, Karsten; Ludviksen, Judith K; Heldal, Kristian; Jenssen, Trond; Hartmann, Anders; Åsberg, Anders; Mollnes, Tom E. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: The major reason for graft loss is chronic tissue damage, as interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy (IF/TA), where complement activation may serve as a mediator. The association of complement activation in ...

    • Increased long-term risk for hypertension in kidney donors – a retrospective cohort study 

      Haugen, Anders Johan Smedman; Hallan, Stein; Langberg, Nina Elisabeth Borthen; Dahle, Dag Olav; Pihlstrøm, Hege; Birkeland, Kåre I.; Reisæter, Anna Varberg; Midtvedt, Karsten; Hartmann, Anders; Holdaas, Hallvard; Mjøen, Geir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Kidney donors may be at increased risk of end-stage renal disease and premature mortality. Elevated blood pressure after donation may contribute to the increased risks. In this cohort study, we have assessed long-term risk ...

    • Increased risk of ischaemic heart disease after kidney donation 

      Haugen, Anders Johan Smedman; Hallan, Stein; Langberg, Nina Elisabeth Borthen; Dahle, Dag Olav; Pihlstrøm, Hege K.; Birkeland, Kåre Inge; Reisæter, Anna Varberg; Midtvedt, Karsten; Hartmann, Anders; Holdaas, Hallvard; Mjøen, Geir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background Previous reports suggest increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular mortality after kidney donation. In this study we investigate the occurrence of ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, ...

    • Increased risk of ischaemic heart disease after kidney donation 

      Haugen, Anders Johan Smedman; Hallan, Stein; Langberg, Nina Elisabeth Borthen; Dahle, Dag Olav; Pihlstrøm, Hege K.; Birkeland, Kåre Inge; Reisæter, Anna Varberg; Midtvedt, Karsten; Hartmann, Anders; Holdaas, Hallvard; Mjøen, Geir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background - Previous reports suggest increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular mortality after kidney donation. In this study we investigate the occurrence of ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, ...