New thesis highlights the interplay between reduced lung function and cardiovascular disease
Hi Andreas Rydell doctoral student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On November 7 you will defend your thesis "Impaired lung function and the development of cardiovascular disease". What is the main focus of the thesis?
My thesis focuses on the interplay between reduced lung function and cardiovascular disease.
Which are the most important results?
In Study I, we found an association between lower endothelial function and lower lung function. In Studies II-III, we investigated the association between proteomics and lung function and observed that many proteins known for their association with cardiovascular diseases were also associated with lung function. Finally, in Study IV, we found an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases with lower lung function, and this risk increase was evident even within the range that is clinically considered normal lung function.
How can this new knowledge contribute to the improvement of people's health?
Lung function is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and mortality. In clinical practice, lung function is often overshadowed by other medical conditions. This thesis highlights the importance of good lung function to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and mortality.
What's in the future for you? Will you continue to conduct research?
I plan to submit my application to become a specialist in general medicine to the National Board of Health and Welfare. I am certainly interested in continuing my research, provided the circumstances are right and it remains within the field I am passionate about.