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Thor Edvardsen er dr.med., spesialist i hjertesykdommer, overlege ved Kardiologisk avdeling, Oslo universitetssykehus, Rikshospitalet og professor II ved Universitetet i Oslo.
Articles by Thor Edvardsen
Secondary prevention with beta-blockers after myocardial infarction
- John Munkhaugen,
- Arnhild Bakken,
- Anna Meta Dyrvig Kristiansen,
- Thor Edvardsen,
- Rune Wiseth,
- Terje Kristian Steigen,
- Henrik Schirmer,
- Alf-Inge Larsen,
- Jarle Jortveit,
- Kjell Vikenes,
- Sigrun Halvorsen,
- Dan Atar
02.02.2026:
Recent studies and meta-analyses show that treatment with beta-blockers improves prognosis after myocardial infarction in patients with mildly reduced left ventricular function, but not in patients with normal function who have no other indications for beta-blockers. The results of these new studies...
Targeted cardiac screening of athletes
- Erik Ekker Solberg,
- Charlotte Björk Ingul,
- Thor Edvardsen,
- Jostein Grimsmo,
- Kristina Hermann Haugaa,
- Jan Pål Loennechen,
- Siri Ann Nyrnes,
- Marit Kristine Smedsrud,
- Elisabeth Kleivhaug Vesterbekkmo,
- Stein Ørn,
- Ole Christian Mjølstad
05.06.2025:
The Norwegian Society of Cardiology recommends a gradual introduction of cardiac screening for certain groups of athletes in Norway. Most countries in Europe have introduced cardiac screening in sports, with varying levels of implementation. Norway, however, has yet to take a clear position on the...
Should athletes be screened for heart disease?
- Anders Wold Bjerring,
- Sebastian Imre Sarvari,
- Thor Edvardsen,
- Erik Ekker Solberg
01.07.2021:
Elite athletes are more likely to suffer sudden cardiac arrest than their peers. In Norway there is no broad, organised screening of young athletes. The televised cardiac arrest sustained by top footballer Christian Eriksen during the 2021 UEFA European Football Championship should encourage renewed...