Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Wisløff, Torbjørn"
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Aiming toWards Evidence baSed inTerpretation of Cardiac biOmarkers in patients pResenting with chest pain using Point of Care Testing (WESTCOR-POC): study design
Thulin, Ingrid Viola Lavesson; Jordalen, Silje Marie Farestveit; Lekven, Ole Christian; Krishnapillai, Jeyaseelan; Steiro, Ole-Thomas; Collinson, Paul; Apple, Fred; Cullen, Louise; Norekvål, Tone Merete; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Vikenes, Kjell; Omland, Torbjørn; Bjørneklett, Rune Oskar; Aakre, Kristin Moberg (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives: Patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) contribute to a high workload and overcrowding in the Emergency Department (ED). Accelerated diagnostic protocols for non-ST-elevation ... -
Choice of generic antihypertensive drugs for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease - A cost-effectiveness analysis
Wisløff, Torbjørn; Selmer, Randi M.; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Fretheim, Atle; Norheim, Ole Frithjof; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-04-04)Background: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A range of antihypertensive drugs exists, and their prices vary widely mainly due to patent rights. The objective of this study was to ... -
Economic evaluation of lipid lowering with PCSK9 inhibitors in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia: Methodological aspects
Wisløff, Torbjørn; Mundal, Liv; Retterstøl, Kjetil; Igland, Jannicke; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background and aims: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors have proved to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in numerous clinical trials. In two large clinical trials, PCSK9 inhibitor ... -
Epidemiology of forearm fractures in women and men in Norway 2008–2019
Andreasen, Camilla; Dahl, Cecilie; Solberg, Lene Bergendal; Borgen, Tove Tveitan; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik; Figved, Wender; Stutzer, Jens-Meinhard; Nissen, Frida Igland; Nordsletten, Lars; Frihagen, Frede; Bjørnerem, Åshild Marit; Omsland, Tone Kristin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Summary The purpose of this paper is to describe rates of forearm fractures in adults in Norway 2008–2019. Incidence rate of distal forearm fractures declined over time in both sexes. Forearm fracture constitute a ... -
The feasibility of a multidimensional intervention in lymphoma survivors with chronic fatigue
Bøhn, Skh; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Reinertsen, Kristin Valborg; Selland, Mette; Fosså, Alexander; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Skaali, Tone Margrethe Olsbu; Nilsen, Tormod Skogstad; Blomhoff, Rune; Henriksen, Hb; Lie, Hc; Berge, Torkil; Fjerstad, Elin; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Slott, M.; Zajmovic, I.; Thorsen, Lene (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose Chronic fatigue (CF) affects 25–30% of lymphoma survivors, but interventions designed to reduce fatigue are lacking. The main aim of this study was to test the feasibility of a multidimensional intervention study ... -
Impact of age on excess risk of coronary heart disease in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia
Mundal, Liv; Igland, Jannicke; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Ose, Leiv; Selmer, Randi; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø; Tell, Grethe S.; Leren, Trond Paul; Retterstøl, Kjetil (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objective: The primary objective was to study the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) and compare with the risk in the general ... -
Lifestyle and Empowerment Techniques in Survivorship of Gynaecologic Oncology (LETSGO study): a study protocol for a multicentre longitudinal interventional study using mobile health technology and biobanking
Vistad, Ingvild; Skorstad, Mette; Demmelmaier, Ingrid; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Lindemann, Kristina Yvonne Kathe; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Van De Poll-Franse, Lonneke V; Berntsen, Sveinung (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction The number of gynaecological cancer survivors is increasing and there is a need for a more sustainable model of follow-up care. Today’s follow-up model is time-consuming and patients have reported unmet needs ... -
The liver-heart axis in patients with severe obesity: the association between liver fibrosis and chronic myocardial injury may be explained by shared risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Young, Juliet; Seeberg, Kathrine; Aakre, Kristin Moberg; Borgeraas, Heidi; Nordstrand, Njord; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Hjelmesæth, Jøran Sture; Omland, Torbjørn; Hertel, Jens Kristoffer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Severe obesity is associated with increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease. We hypothesized that liver fibrosis as quantified by the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test would ... -
The Norwegian Capture the Fracture Initiative a stepped wedge cluster randomized 1 controlled trial of a Fracture Liaison Service model of care: The NoFRACT Trial Protocol
Andreasen, Camilla; Solberg, Lene Bergendal; Basso, Trude; Borgen, Tove Tveitan; Dahl, Cecilie; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Hagen, Gunhild; Apalset, Ellen M; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik; Figved, Wender; Hübschle, Lars Michael; Stutzer, Jens-Meinhard; Elvenes, Jan; Joakimsen, Ragnar Martin; Syversen, Unni; Eriksen, Erik Fink; Nordsletten, Lars; Frihagen, Frede Jon; Omsland, Tone Kristin; Bjørnerem, Åshild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-12-07)Importance: Fragility fracture is a major health issue because of the accompanying morbidity, mortality, and financial cost. Despite the high cost to society and personal cost to affected individuals, secondary fracture ... -
Validation of forearm fracture diagnoses in administrative patient registers
Omsland, Tone Kristin; Solberg, Lene Bergendal; Bjørnerem, Åshild Marit; Borgen, Tove Tveitan; Andreasen, Camilla; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Hagen, Gunhild; Basso, Trude; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik; Apalset, Ellen Margrete; Figved, Wender; Stutzer, Jens-Meinhard; Nissen, Frida Igland; Hansen, Ann Kristin; Joakimsen, Ragnar Martin; Figari, Elisa; Peel, Geoffrey; Rashid, Ali A.; Khoshkhabari, Jashar; Eriksen, Erik Fink; Nordsletten, Lars; Frihagen, Frede; Dahl, Cecilie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Summary: The validity of forearm fracture diagnoses recorded in five Norwegian hospitals was investigated using image reports and medical records as gold standard. A relatively high completeness and correctness of the ...