Leif Svensson

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Leif Svensson, Adjunct Professor of Cardiology at the Department of Clinical
Science and Education, Södersjukhuset.

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Article: RESUSCITATION. 2025;210:110593
Vasopressin and steroids in addition to adrenaline in cardiac arrest (VAST-A) - A randomised pilot study
Albert M; Forsberg S; Ringh M; Lindgren F; Thonander M; Thuccani M; Rawshani A; Djarv T; Hollenberg J; Svensson L; Herlitz J; Jonsson M; Nordberg P; Lundgren P
Article: BASIC & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY. 2025;136(1):e14097
A nationwide Swedish retrospective study on poisoning deaths between the years 2000 and 2022
Lindqvist E; Hollenberg J; Ringh M; Nordberg P; Druid H; Svensson L; Forsberg S
Article: JAMA NETWORK OPEN. 2024;7(10):e2439196
Neurologic Recovery at Discharge and Long-Term Survival After Cardiac Arrest.
Dillenbeck E; Svensson L; Rawshani A; Hollenberg J; Ringh M; Claesson A; Awad A; Jonsson M; Nordberg P
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2024;202:110312
Drones can be used to provide dispatch centres with on-site photos before arrival of EMS in time critical incidents
Kristiansson M; Hagiwara MA; Svensson L; Schierbeck S; Nord A; Hollenberg J; Ringh M; Nordberg P; Segerfelt PA; Jonsson M; Olsson J; Claesson A
Article: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. 2024;271:97-108
The design of the PRINCESS 2 trial: A randomized trial to study the impact of ultrafast hypothermia on complete neurologic recovery after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with initial shockable
Dillenbeck E; Hollenberg J; Holzer M; Busch H-J; Nichol G; Radsel P; Belohlavec J; Torres EC; Lopez-de-Sa E; Rosell F; Ristagno G; Forsberg S; Annoni F; Svensson L; Jonsson M; Backstrom D; Gellerfors M; Awad A; Taccone FS; Nordberg P
Article: RESUSCITATION PLUS. 2024;17:100542
Simulation and education Outline and validation of a new dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation educational bundle using the Delphi method
Claesson A; Hult H; Riva G; Byrsell F; Hermansson T; Svensson L; Djarv T; Ringh M; Nordberg P; Jonsson M; Forsberg S; Hollenberg J; Nord A
Article: CIRCULATION-CARDIOVASCULAR QUALITY AND OUTCOMES. 2024;17(3):e010027
Compression-Only or Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Trained Laypersons in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Nationwide Randomized Trial in Sweden
Riva G; Boberg E; Ringh M; Jonsson M; Claesson A; Nord A; Rubertsson S; Blomberg H; Nordberg P; Forsberg S; Rosenqvist M; Svensson L; Andrell C; Herlitz J; Hollenberg J
Article: LANCET DIGITAL HEALTH. 2023;5(12):e862-e871
Drone delivery of automated external defibrillators compared with ambulance arrival in real-life suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrests: a prospective observational study in Sweden
Schierbeck S; Nord A; Svensson L; Ringh M; Nordberg P; Hollenberg J; Lundgren P; Folke F; Jonsson M; Forsberg S; Claesson A
Article: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. 2023;12(23):7288
Transnasal Evaporative Cooling in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients to Initiate Hypothermia-A Substudy of the Target Temperature Management 2 (TTM2) Randomized Trial
Awad A; Dillenbeck E; Dankiewicz J; Ringh M; Forsberg S; Svensson L; Claesson A; Hollenberg J; Nordberg P
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2023;191:109921
Effects of a volunteer responder system for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in areas of different population density - A retrospective cohort study
Lapidus O; Jonsson M; Svensson L; Hollenberg J; Berglund E; Riva G; Claesson A; Nordberg P; Rosenqvist M; Forsberg S; Nord A; Ringh M
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2023;189:109896
Swedish emergency medical dispatch centres' ability to answer emergency medical calls and dispatch an ambulance in response to out-of- hospital cardiac arrest calls in accordance with the American Heart Association performance goals: An observational study
Byrsell F; Jonsson M; Claesson A; Ringh M; Svensson L; Riva G; Nordberg P; Forsberg S; Hollenberg J; Nord A
Article: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY. 2023;82(3):200-210
Dispatch of Volunteer Responders to Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests
Jonsson M; Berglund E; Baldi E; Caputo ML; Auricchio A; Blom MT; Tan HL; Stieglis R; Andelius L; Folke F; Hollenberg J; Svensson L; Ringh M; ESCAPE NETI
Article: JAMA CARDIOLOGY. 2023;8(1):81-88
Effect of Smartphone Dispatch of Volunteer Responders on Automated External Defibrillators and Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests The SAMBA Randomized Clinical Trial
Berglund E; Hollenberg J; Jonsson M; Svensson L; Claesson A; Nord A; Nordberg P; Forsberg S; Rosenqvist M; Lundgren P; Hoegstedt A; Riva G; Ringh M
Article: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. 2022;11(21):6370
Strategies of Advanced Airway Management in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest during Intra-Arrest Hypothermia: Insights from the PRINCESS Trial
Tjerkaski J; Hermansson T; Dillenbeck E; Taccone FS; Truhlar A; Forsberg S; Hollenberg J; Ringh M; Jonsson M; Svensson L; Nordberg P
Article: BRAIN SCIENCES. 2022;12(10):1374
Intra-Arrest Therapeutic Hypothermia and Neurologic Outcome in Patients Admitted after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Post Hoc Analysis of the Princess Trial
Macchini E; Dillenbeck E; Jonsson M; Annoni F; Forsberg S; Hollenberg J; Truhlar A; Svensson L; Nordberg P; Taccone FS
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2022;43(15):1478-1487
Automated external defibrillators delivered by drones to patients with suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Schierbeck S; Hollenberg J; Nord A; Svensson L; Nordberg P; Ringh M; Forsberg S; Lundgren P; Axelsson C; Claesson A
Article: RESUSCITATION PLUS. 2022;9:100190
Swedish dispatchers' compliance with the American Heart Association performance goals for dispatch-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and its association with survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A retrospective study
Byrsell F; Claesson A; Jonsson M; Ringh M; Svensson L; Nordberg P; Forsberg S; Hollenberg J; Nord A
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2022;170:352-360
Wellbeing, emotional response and stress among lay responders dispatched to suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
Berglund E; Olsson E; Jonsson M; Svensson L; Hollenberg J; Claesson A; Nordberg P; Lundgren P; Hogstedt A; Ringh M
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2021;29(1):88
Description of call handling in emergency medical dispatch centres in Scandinavia: recognition of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and dispatcher-assisted CPR
Hardeland C; Claesson A; Blom MT; Blomberg SNF; Folke F; Hollenberg J; Kramer-Johansen J; Lippert F; Nord A; Nygaard AM; Olasveengen TM; Ringh M; Svensson L; Moller TP
Article: CRITICAL CARE. 2021;25(1):198
Effect of intra-arrest trans-nasal evaporative cooling in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a pooled individual participant data analysis
Taccone FS; Hollenberg J; Forsberg S; Truhlar A; Jonsson M; Annoni F; Gryth D; Ringh M; Cuny J; Busch H-J; Vincent J-L; Svensson L; Nordberg P
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2021;163:136-145
Simulation and education National coverage of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests using automated external defibrillator-equipped drones-A geographical information system analysis
Schierbeck S; Nord A; Svensson L; Rawshani A; Hollenberg J; Ringh M; Forsberg S; Nordberg P; Hilding F; Claesson A
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2021;162:11-19
Incidence and characteristics of drowning in Sweden during a 15-year period
Claesson A; Krig A; Jonsson M; Ringh M; Svensson L; Forsberg S; Nord A; Nordberg P; Olausson M; Jacobsson A; Nilsson L; Hollenberg J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2021;162:218-226
Machine learning can support dispatchers to better and faster recognize out-of-hospital cardiac arrest during emergency calls: A retrospective study
Byrsell F; Claesson A; Ringh M; Svensson L; Jonsson M; Nordberg P; Forsberg S; Hollenberg J; Nord A
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2021;42(11):1094-1106
Cardiac arrest in COVID-19: characteristics and outcomes of in- and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. A report from the Swedish Registry for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Sultanian P; Lundgren P; Stromsoe A; Aune S; Bergstrom G; Hagberg E; Hollenberg J; Lindqvist J; Djarv T; Castelheim A; Thoren A; Hessulf F; Svensson L; Claesson A; Friberg H; Nordberg P; Omerovic E; Rosengren A; Herlitz J; Rawshani A
Article: MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR. 2021;31(1):161-173
Learning Outcome After Different Combinations of Seven Learning Activities in Basic Life Support on Laypersons in Workplaces: a Cluster Randomised, Controlled Trial
Bylow H; Karlsson T; Lepp M; Claesson A; Lindqvist J; Svensson L; Herlitz J
Article: INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE. 2020;46(7):1361-1370
Time to intra-arrest therapeutic hypothermia in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients and its association with neurologic outcome: a propensity matched sub-analysis of the PRINCESS trial
Awad A; Taccone FS; Jonsson M; Forsberg S; Hollenberg J; Truhlar A; Ringh M; Abella BS; Becker LB; Vincent J-L; Svensson L; Nordberg P
Article: IJC HEART AND VASCULATURE. 2020;27:100483
Post-resuscitation myocardial dysfunction in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients randomized to immediate coronary angiography versus standard of care
Elfwen L; Lagedal R; Rubertsson S; James S; Oldgren J; Olsson J; Hollenberg J; Jensen U; Ringh M; Svensson L; Nordberg P
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE. 2020;9(1_SUPPL):59-81
Pre-hospital management of patients with chest pain and/or dyspnoea of cardiac origin. A position paper of the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association (ACCA) of the ESC.
Beygui F; Castren M; Brunetti ND; Rosell-Ortiz F; Christ M; Zeymer U; Huber K; Folke F; Svensson L; Bueno H; van't Hof A; Nikolaou N; Nibbe L; Charpentier S; Swahn E; Tubaro M; Goldstein P
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2020;146:213-219
Coronary angiographic findings after cardiac arrest in relation to ECG and comorbidity
Lagedal R; Elfwen L; Jonsson M; Lindgren E; Smekal D; Svensson L; James S; Nordberg P; Rubertsson S
Article: BMJ OPEN. 2019;9(11):e030895
Experiences among firefighters and police officers of responding to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a dual dispatch programme in Sweden: an interview study
Hasselqvist-Ax I; Nordberg P; Svensson L; Hollenberg J; Joelsson-Alm E
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2019;143:142-147
Long-term survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients treated with targeted temperature control at 33 °C or 36 °C: A national registry study
Abazi L; Awad A; Nordberg P; Jonsson M; Taccone FS; Wickerts CJ; Svensson L; Hollenberg J; Ringh M; Forsberg S
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2019;143:189-195
Gender differences in utilization of coronary angiography and angiographic findings after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A registry study
Lindgren E; Covaciu L; Smekal D; Lagedal R; Nordberg P; Elfwen L; Svensson L; Jonsson M; James S; Rubertsson S
Article: CIRCULATION. 2019;139(23):2600-2609
Survival in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest After Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Chest Compressions Only Before Arrival of Emergency Medical Services Nationwide Study During Three Guideline Periods
Riva G; Ringh M; Jonsson M; Svensson L; Herlitz J; Claesson A; Djarv T; Nordberg P; Forsberg S; Rubertsson S; Nord A; Rosenqvist M; Hollenberg J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2019;139:253-261
Direct or subacute coronary angiography in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (DISCO)-An initial pilot-study of a randomized clinical trial
Elfwen L; Lagedal R; Nordberg P; James S; Oldgren J; Bohm F; Lundgren P; Rylander C; van der Linden J; Hollenberg J; Erlinge D; Cronberg T; Jensen U; Friberg H; Lilja G; Larsson I-M; Wallin E; Rubertsson S; Svensson L
Article: JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 2019;321(17):1677-1685
Effect of Trans-Nasal Evaporative Intra-arrest Cooling on Functional Neurologic Outcome in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest The PRINCESS Randomized Clinical Trial
Nordberg P; Taccone FS; Truhlar A; Forsberg S; Hollenberg J; Jonsson M; Cuny J; Goldstein P; Vermeersch N; Higuet A; Jimenes FC; Ortiz FR; Williams J; Desruelles D; Creteur J; Dillenbeck E; Busche C; Busch H-J; Ringh M; Konrad D; Peterson J; Vincent J-L; Svensson L
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2019;27(1):40
Drone delivery of an automated external defibrillator - a mixed method simulation study of bystander experience
Sanfridsson J; Sparrevik J; Hollenberg J; Nordberg P; Djarv T; Ringh M; Svensson L; Forsberg S; Nord A; Andersson-Hagiwara M; Claesson A
Article: HEART. 2019;105(8):632-638
Survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is associated with area-level socioeconomic status
Jonsson M; Harkonen J; Ljungman P; Rawshani A; Nordberg P; Svensson L; Herlitz J; Hollenberg J
Article: PLOS ONE. 2019;14(2):e0211723
Outcome of exercise-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is dependent on location: Sports arenas vs outside of arenas
Torell MF; Stromsoe A; Herlitz J; Claesson A; Svensson L; Borjesson M
Article: ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION. 2019;245:1-8
Ozone and cardiac arrest: The role of previous hospitalizations
Raza A; Dahlquist M; Jonsson M; Hollenberg J; Svensson L; Lind T; Ljungman PLS
Article: HEART. 2018;104(23):1929-1936
Different defibrillation strategies in survivors after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Zijlstra JA; Koster RW; Blom MT; Lippert FK; Svensson L; Herlitz J; Kramer-Johansen J; Ringh M; Rosenqvist M; Moller TP; Tan HL; Beesems SG; Hulleman M; Claesson A; Folke F; Olasveengen TM; Wissenberg M; Hansen CM; Viereck S; Hollenberg J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2018;130:73-80
Experiences and outcome from the implementation of a national Swedish automated external defibrillator registry
Fredman D; Ringh M; Svensson L; Hollenberg J; Nordberg P; Djarv T; Hasselqvist-Ax I; Wagner H; Forsberg S; Nord A; Jonsson M; Claesson A
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2018;39(29):2730-2739
Oxygen therapy in ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Hofmann R; Witt N; Lagerqvist B; Jernberg T; Lindahl B; Erlinge D; Herlitz J; Alfredsson J; Linder R; Omerovic E; Angeras O; Venetsanos D; Kellerth T; Sparv D; Lauermann J; Barmano N; Verouhis D; Ostlund O; Svensson L; James SK
Article: AIR MEDICAL JOURNAL. 2018;37(3):170-173
Drones for Provision of Flotation Support in Simulated Drowning.
Bäckman A; Hollenberg J; Svensson L; Ringh M; Nordberg P; Djärv T; Forsberg S; Hernborg O; Claesson A
Article: JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY. 2018;92(7):e00026-e00018
Interaction of Human Enterochromaffin Cells with Human Enteric Adenovirus 41 Leads to Serotonin Release and Subsequent Activation of Enteric Glia Cells
Westerberg S; Hagbom M; Rajan A; Loitto V; Persson BD; Allard A; Nordgren J; Sharma S; Magnusson K-E; Arnberg N; Svensson L
Article: JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 2018;283(4):334-345
Supplemental oxygen therapy does not affect the systemic inflammatory response to acute myocardial infarction
Hofmann R; Tornvall P; Witt N; Alfredsson J; Svensson L; Jonasson L; Nilsson L
Article: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 2018;8(1):1502
The Lewis A phenotype is a restriction factor for Rotateq and Rotarix vaccine-take in Nicaraguan children
Bucardo F; Nordgren J; Reyes Y; Gonzalez F; Sharma S; Svensson L
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2017;120:88-94
Increased survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest when off duty medically educated personnel perform CPR compared with laymen
Nord A; Svensson L; Karlsson T; Claesson A; Herlitz J; Nilsson L
Article: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. 2017;6(10):e005873
Dispatch of Firefighters and Police Officers in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Nationwide Prospective Cohort Trial Using Propensity Score Analysis
Hasselqvist-Ax I; Nordberg P; Herlitz J; Svensson L; Jonsson M; Lindqvist J; Ringh M; Claesson A; Bjorklund J; Andersson J-O; Ericson C; Lindblad P; Engerstrom L; Rosenqvist M; Hollenberg J
Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY. 2017;24(15):1673-1679
Higher survival rates in exercise-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, compared to non-exercise-related - a study from the Swedish Register of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Torell MF; Stromsoe A; Zagerholm E; Herlitz J; Claesson A; Svensson L; Borjesson M
Article: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2017;377(13):1240-1249
Oxygen Therapy in Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Hofmann R; James SK; Jernberg T; Lindahl B; Erlinge D; Witt N; Arefalk G; Frick M; Alfredsson J; Nilsson L; Ravn-Fischer A; Omerovic E; Kellerth T; Sparv D; Ekelund U; Linder R; Ekstrom M; Lauermann J; Haaga U; Pernow J; Ostlund O; Herlitz J; Svensson L
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2017;25(1):93
The effect of a national web course "Help-Brain-Heart" as a supplemental learning tool before CPR training: a cluster randomised trial
Nord A; Svensson L; Claesson A; Herlitz J; Hult H; Kreitz-Sandberg S; Nilsson L
Article: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2017;35(8):1043-1048
Defibrillation before EMS arrival in western Sweden
Claesson A; Herlitz J; Svensson L; Ottosson L; Bergfeldt L; Engdahl J; Ericson C; Sanden P; Axelsson C; Bremer A
Article: BMJ OPEN. 2017;7(6):e014230
Effect of two additional interventions, test and reflection, added to standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation training on seventh grade students' practical skills and willingness to act: a cluster randomised trial
Nord A; Hult H; Kreitz-Sandberg S; Herlitz J; Svensson L; Nilsson L
Article: BMJ OPEN. 2017;7(5):e014801
Use of a geographic information system to identify differences in automated external defibrillator installation in urban areas with similar incidence of public out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a retrospective registry-based study
Fredman D; Haas J; Ban Y; Jonsson M; Svensson L; Djarv T; Hollenberg J; Nordberg P; Ringh M; Claesson A
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2017;114:152-156
Drones may be used to save lives in out of hospital cardiac arrest due to drowning
Claesson A; Svensson L; Nordberg P; Ringh M; Rosenqvist M; Djarv T; Samuelsson J; Hernborg O; Dahlbom P; Jansson A; Hollenberg J
Article: RECENTI PROGRESSI IN MEDICINA. 2017;108(1):27-51
[Pre-hospital management of patients with chest pain and/or dyspnoea of cardiac origin.].
Beygui F; Castren M; Brunetti ND; Rosell-Ortiz F; Christ M; Zeymer U; Huber K; Folke F; Svensson L; Bueno H; Van't Hof A; Nikolaou N; Nibbe L; Charpentier S; Swahn E; Tubaro M; Goldstein P
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2016;24(1):124
Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest
Claesson A; Fredman D; Svensson L; Ringh M; Hollenberg J; Nordberg P; Rosenqvist M; Djarv T; Osterberg S; Lennartsson J; Ban Y
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2016;107:129-134
Expanding the first link in the chain of survival - Experiences from dispatcher referral of callers to AED locations
Fredman D; Svensson L; Ban Y; Jonsson M; Hollenberg J; Nordberg P; Ringh M; Rosenqvist M; Lunden M; Claesson A
Article: PREHOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE. 2016;31(4):376-385
Attitudes Towards and Experience of the Use of Triage Tags in Major Incidents: A Mixed Method Study
Radestad M; Montan KL; Ruter A; Castren M; Svensson L; Gryth D; Fossum B
Article: PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE. 2015;16(8):750-757
Improving Survival and Neurologic Function for Younger Age Groups After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Sweden: A 20-Year Comparison
Gelberg J; Stromsoe A; Hollenberg J; Radell P; Claesson A; Svensson L; Herlitz J
Article: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2015;372(24):2316-2325
Mobile-Phone Dispatch of Laypersons for CPR in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Ringh M; Rosenqvist M; Hollenberg J; Jonsson M; Fredman D; Nordberg P; Jarnbert-Pettersson H; Hasselqvist-Ax I; Riva G; Svensson L
Article: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2015;372(24):2307-2315
Early Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Hasselqvist-Ax I; Riva G; Herlitz J; Rosenqvist M; Hollenberg J; Nordberg P; Ringh M; Jonsson M; Axelsson C; Lindqvist J; Karlsson T; Svensson L
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2015;36(14):863-871
Improved outcome in Sweden after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and possible association with improvements in every link in the chain of survival
Stromsoe A; Svensson L; Axelsson AB; Claesson A; Goransson KE; Nordberg P; Herlitz J
Journal article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2015;112:CXD7
["The survival chain" must be strong].
Svensson L
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE. 2014;3(4):293-303
The implementation of a dual dispatch system in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is associated with improved short and long term survival
Nordberg P; Hollenberg J; Rosenqvist M; Herlitz J; Jonsson M; Jarnbert-Petterson H; Forsberg S; Dahlqvist T; Ringh M; Svensson L
Article: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY. 2014;62(7):1281-1287
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Prehospital Decision System by Emergency Medical Services to Ensure Optimal Treatment for Older Adults in Sweden
Vicente V; Svensson L; Sundstrom BW; Sjostrand F; Castren M
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2014;35(13):861-867
Short-term effects of air pollution on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Stockholm
Raza A; Bellander T; Bero-Bedada G; Dahlquist M; Hollenberg J; Jonsson M; Lind T; Rosenqvist M; Svensson L; Ljungman PLS
Article: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. 2014;167(3):322-328
DETermination of the role of OXygen in suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction trial
Hofmann R; James SK; Svensson L; Witt N; Frick M; Lindahl B; Ostlund O; Ekelund U; Erlinge D; Herlitz J; Jernberg T
Article: CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES. 2014;37(3):212-216
Face Arm Speech Time Test Use in the Prehospital Setting, Better in the Ambulance than in the Emergency Medical Communication Center
Berglund A; Svensson L; Wahlgren N; von Euler M
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2013;21:68
Essential key indicators for disaster medical response suggested to be included in a national uniform protocol for documentation of major incidents: a Delphi study
Radestad M; Jirwe M; Castren M; Svensson L; Gryth D; Rueter A
Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2013;20(4):240-247
Developing a decision support system for geriatric patients in prehospital care
Vicente V; Sjostrand F; Sundstrom BW; Svensson L; Castren M
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2013;84(7):952-956
Validity of reported data in the Swedish Cardiac Arrest Register in selected parts in Sweden
Stromsoe A; Svensson L; Axelsson AB; Goransson K; Todorova L; Herlitz J
Article: JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 2013;273(6):622-627
Improvements in logistics could increase survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Sweden.
Strömsöe A; Afzelius S; Axelsson C; Södersved Källestedt ML; Enlund M; Svensson L; Herlitz J
Article: CIRCULATION. 2013;127(4):435-441
Chest Compression Alone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Is Associated With Better Long-Term Survival Compared with Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Dumas F; Rea TD; Fahrenbruch C; Rosenqvist M; Faxen J; Svensson L; Eisenberg MS; Bohm K
Article: STROKE. 2012;43(10):2666-2670
Higher Prehospital Priority Level of Stroke Improves Thrombolysis Frequency and Time to Stroke Unit The Hyper Acute STroke Alarm (HASTA) Study
Berglund A; Svensson L; Sjostrand C; von Arbin M; von Euler M; Wahlgren N; Engerstrom L; Hojeberg B; Kall T-B; Mjornheim S; Engqvist A
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2012;83(10):1253-1258
Outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest witnessed by EMS: Changes over time and factors of importance for outcome in Sweden
Axelsson C; Claesson A; Engdahl J; Herlitz J; Hollenberg J; Lindqvist J; Rosenqvist M; Svensson L
Article: INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSING. 2012;20(4):228-235
Differentiating frailty in older people using the Swedish ambulance service: A retrospective audit
Vicente V; Ekebergh M; Castren M; Sjostrand F; Svensson L; Sundstrom BW
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2012;20:58
Combining performance and outcome indicators can be used in a standardized way: a pilot study of two multidisciplinary, full-scale major aircraft exercises
Radestad M; Nilsson H; Castren M; Svensson L; Ruter A; Gryth D
Article: PREHOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE. 2012;27(1):81-87
Increased Situation Awareness in Major Incidents-Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technique: A Promising Tool
Jokela J; Radestad M; Gryth D; Nilsson H; Ruter A; Svensson L; Harkke V; Luoto M; Castren M
Article: JOURNAL OF TRAUMA. 2011;71(5):1134-1143
Cardiac Changes After Simulated Behind Armor Blunt Trauma or Impact of Nonlethal Kinetic Projectile Ammunition
Kunz SN; Arborelius UP; Gryth D; Sonden A; Gustavsson J; Wangyal T; Svensson L; Rocksen D
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2011;82(10):1307-1313
Association between population density and reported incidence, characteristics and outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Sweden
Stromsoe A; Svensson L; Claesson A; Lindkvist J; Lundstrom A; Herlitz J
Article: HEART. 2011;97(17):1391-1396
Increase in survival and bystander CPR in out-of-hospital shockable arrhythmia: bystander CPR and female gender are predictors of improved outcome. Experiences from Sweden in an 18-year perspective.
Adielsson A; Hollenberg J; Karlsson T; Lindqvist J; Lundin S; Silfverstolpe J; Svensson L; Herlitz J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2011;82(4):431-435
Improvement in the hospital organisation of CPR training and outcome after cardiac arrest in Sweden during a 10-year period
Aune S; Eldh M; Engdahl J; Holmberg S; Lindqvist J; Svensson L; Oddby E; Herlitz J
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2011;147(2):224-227
Knowledge and attitudes toward seeking medical care for AMI-symptoms
Henriksson C; Larsson M; Arnetz J; Berglin-Jarlov M; Herlitz J; Karlsson J-E; Svensson L; Thuresson M; Zedigh C; Wernroth L; Lindahl B
Article: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2010;106(12):1685-1691
Risk Reduction for Cardiac Events After Primary Coronary Intervention Compared With Thrombolysis for Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Five-Year Results of the Swedish Early Decision Reperfusion Strategy [SWEDES] Trial)
Aasa M; Dellborg M; Herlitz J; Svensson L; Grip L
Article: HEART. 2010;96(22):1826-1830
Analysis of initial rhythm, witnessed status and delay to treatment among survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Sweden
Holmgren C; Bergfeldt L; Edvardsson N; Karlsson T; Lindqvist J; Silfverstolpe J; Svensson L; Herlitz J
Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS. 2010;13(6):811-818
Favourable cost-benefit in an early defibrillation programme using dual dispatch of ambulance and fire services in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Sund B; Svensson L; Rosenqvist M; Hollenberg J
Article: SIGNA VITAE. 2010;5:44
Epidemiology of cardiac arrest outside and inside hospital Experiences from registries in Sweden
Herlitz J; Aune S; Claesson A; Svensson L
Article: CIRCULATION. 2010;122(7):729-736
Intra-Arrest Transnasal Evaporative Cooling A Randomized, Prehospital, Multicenter Study (PRINCE: Pre-ROSC IntraNasal Cooling Effectiveness)
Castren M; Nordberg P; Svensson L; Taccone F; Vincent J-L; Desruelles D; Eichwede F; Mols P; Schwab T; Vergnion M; Storm C; Pesenti A; Pachl J; Guerisse F; Elste T; Roessler M; Fritz H; Durnez P; Busch H-J; Inderbitzen B; Barbut D
Article: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. 2010;160(2):322-328
Cost and health outcome of primary percutaneous coronary intervention versus thrombolysis in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction-Results of the Swedish Early Decision reperfusion Study (SWEDES) trial
Aasa M; Henriksson M; Dellborg M; Grip L; Herlitz J; Levin L-A; Svensson L; Janzon M
Article: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2010;363(5):434-442
Compression-Only CPR or Standard CPR in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.
Svensson L; Bohm K; Castren M; Pettersson H; Engerstrom L; Herlitz J; Rosenqvist M
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2010;141(3):236-242
Factors of importance for patients' decision time in acute coronary syndrome.
Herlitz J; Thuresson M; Svensson L; Lindqvist J; Lindahl B; Zedigh C; Jarlöv M
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2010;81(6):679-684
Comparison of Helsinki and European Resuscitation Council "do not attempt to resuscitate" guidelines, and a termination of resuscitation clinical prediction rule for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients found in asystole or pulseless electrical activity
Skrifvars MB; Vayrynen T; Kuisma M; Castren M; Parr MJ; Silfverstople J; Svensson L; Jonsson L; Herlitz J
Article: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. 2010;21(2):113-120
Aspects on the intensity and the relief of pain in the prehospital phase of acute coronary syndrome: experiences from a randomized clinical trial.
Zedigh C; Alho A; Hammar E; Karlsson T; Kellerth T; Svensson L; Grimbrandt E; Herlitz J
Article: PREHOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE. 2010;25(2):118-123
Evaluation of Medical Command and Control Using Performance Indicators in a Full-Scale, Major Aircraft Accident Exercise
Gryth D; Radestad M; Nilsson H; Nerf O; Svensson L; Castren M; Ruter A
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2010;107(8):502-505
[More people can be saved after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. 10 000 affected every year--just about 300 survive].
Svensson L; Wahlin RR; Castrén M; Rosenqvist M; Hollenberg J; Herlitz J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2010;81(2):211-216
Education in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Sweden and its clinical consequences
Stromsoe A; Andersson B; Ekstrom L; Herlitz J; Axelsson A; Goransson KE; Svensson L; Holmberg S
Article: ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY-A JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND ALLIED TECHNIQUES. 2010;27(2):139-145
Tricuspid Annular Velocity Assessed by Doppler Tissue Imaging as a Marker of Right Ventricular Involvement in the Acute and Late Phase after a First ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Witt N; Alam M; Svensson L; Samad BA
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2009;80(9):1025-1028
Tuition of emergency medical dispatchers in the recognition of agonal respiration increases the use of telephone assisted CPR
Bohm K; Stalhandske B; Rosenqvist M; Ulfvarson J; Hollenberg J; Svensson L
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2009;30(14):1781-1789
Dual dispatch early defibrillation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: the SALSA-pilot†
Hollenberg J; Riva G; Bohm K; Nordberg P; Larsen R; Herlitz J; Pettersson H; Rosenqvist M; Svensson L
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2009;17:18
Out of hospital cardiac arrest outside home in Sweden, change in characteristics, outcome and availability for public access defibrillation
Ringh M; Herlitz J; Hollenberg J; Rosenqvist M; Svensson L
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2009;80(3):329-333
Aspects on the increase in bystander CPR in Sweden and its association with outcome
Nordberg P; Hollenberg J; Herlitz J; Rosenqvist M; Svensson L
Article: CIRCULATION. 2008;118(4):389-396
Improved survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is associated with an increase in proportion of emergency crew-witnessed cases and bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Hollenberg J; Herlitz J; Lindqvist J; Riva G; Bohm K; Rosenqvist M; Svensson L
Article: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. 2008;156(1):170-176
Factors that influence the use of ambulance in acute coronary syndrome.
Thuresson M; Jarlöv MB; Lindahl B; Svensson L; Zedigh C; Herlitz J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2008;76(3):381-387
Characteristics and outcome among patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to drowning
Claesson A; Svensson L; Silfverstolpe J; Herlitz J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2008;76(1):31-36
Characteristics and outcome in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest when patients are found in a non-shockable rhythm
Herlitz J; Svensson L; Engdahl J; Silfverstolpe J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2008;76(1):37-42
Patients with a history of diabetes have a lower survival rate after in-hospital cardiac arrest.
Petursson P; Gudbjörnsdottir S; Aune S; Svensson L; Oddby E; Sjöland H; Herlitz J
Article: CIRCULATION. 2007;116(25):2908-2912
Survival is similar after standard treatment and chest compression only in out-of-hospital bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Bohm K; Rosenqvist M; Herlitz J; Hollenberg J; Svensson L
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2007;75(3):460-468
Characteristics and outcome among patients suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with the emphasis on availability for intervention trials.
Axelsson C; Axelsson AB; Svensson L; Herlitz J
Article: HEART & LUNG. 2007;36(6):398-409
Thoughts, actions, and factors associated with prehospital delay in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Thuresson M; Jarlöv MB; Lindahl B; Svensson L; Zedigh C; Herlitz J
Article: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2007;25(9):1025-1031
Characteristics of cardiac arrest and resuscitation by age group:: an analysis from the Swedish Cardiac Arrest Registry
Herlitz J; Svensson L; Engdahl J; Gelberg J; Silfverstolpe J; Wisten A; Angquist K-A; Holmberg S
Article: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. 2007;18(7):513-518
Temporal changes in TIMI myocardial perfusion grade in relation to epicardial flow, ST-resolution and left ventricular function after primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Aasa M; Kirtane AJ; Dellborg M; Gibson MC; Prahl-Abrahamsson U; Svensson L; Grip L
Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2007;14(5):256-259
Dispatcher-assisted telephone-guided cardiopulmonary resuscitation:: an underused lifesaving system
Bohm K; Rosenqvist M; Hollenberga J; Biber B; Engerstroem L; Svensson L
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2007;74(2):242-252
An evaluation of post-resuscitation care as a possible explanation of a difference in survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Hollenberg J; Lindqvist J; Ringh M; Engdahl J; Bohm K; Rosenqvist M; Svensson L
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2007;104(8):588-590
[The Swedish Resuscitation Council's guidelines to increase survival after cardiac arrest].
Herlitz J; Aune S; Eldh M; Friberg H; Gelberg J; Svensson L
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2007;104(4):252-253
[Mobile intensive care teams--a great deal remains to be proved].
Svensson L; Rosenqvist M
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2006;71(3):283-292
Quality of out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation with real time automated feedback: a prospective interventional study.
Kramer-Johansen J; Myklebust H; Wik L; Fellows B; Svensson L; Sørebø H; Steen PA
Article: JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 2006;260(5):435-441
Characteristics and outcome amongst young adults suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in whom cardiopulmonary resuscitation is attempted
Herlitz J; Svensson L; Silfverstolpe J; Angquist K-A; Wisten A; Engdahl J; Holmberg S
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2006;71(1):47-55
Clinical consequences of the introduction of mechanical chest compression in the EMS system for treatment of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest-a pilot study.
Axelsson C; Nestin J; Svensson L; Axelsson AB; Herlitz J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2006;71(1):40-46
Association between interval between call for ambulance and return of spontaneous circulation and survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Herlitz J; Svensson L; Engdahl J; Angquist K-A; Silfverstolpe J; Holmberg S
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2006;70(3):404-409
Major differences in 1-month survival between hospitals in Sweden among initial survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Herlitz J; Engdahl J; Svensson L; Angquist K-A; Silfverstolpe J; Holmberg S
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2006;109(2):241-247
Are predictors for myocardial infarction the same for women and men when evaluated prior to hospital admission?
Svensson L; Nordlander R; Axelsson C; Herlitz J
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2006;27(10):1146-1152
Pre-hospital thrombolysis delivered by paramedics is associated with reduced time delay and mortality in ambulance-transported real-life patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
Björklund E; Stenestrand U; Lindbäck J; Svensson L; Wallentin L; Lindahl B
Article: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. 2006;151(4):798.e1-798.e7
Comparison of very early treatment with either fibrinolysis or percutaneous coronary intervention facilitated with abciximab with respect to ST recovery and infarct-related artery epicardial flow in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: the Swedish Early Decision (SWEDES) reperfusion trial.
Svensson L; Aasa M; Dellborg M; Gibson CM; Kirtane A; Herlitz J; Ohlsson A; Karlsson T; Grip L
Article: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. 2005;150(5):1015.e11-1015.e17
Early versus periprocedural administration of abciximab for primary angioplasty: a pooled analysis of 6 studies.
Gödicke J; Flather M; Noc M; Gyöngyösi M; Arntz H-R; Grip L; Gabriel HM; Huber K; Nugara F; Schröder J; Svensson L; Wang D; Zorman S; Montalescot G
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2005;66(3):291-295
Efficacy of bystander CPR: intervention by lay people and by health care professionals.
Herlitz J; Svensson L; Holmberg S; Angquist K-A; Young M
Article: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. 2005;150(2):234-242
Symptoms and type of symptom onset in acute coronary syndrome in relation to ST elevation, sex, age, and a history of diabetes.
Thuresson M; Jarlöv MB; Lindahl B; Svensson L; Zedigh C; Herlitz J
Article: JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 2005;257(3):247-254
Difference in survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest between the two largest cities in Sweden:: a matter of time?
Hollenberg J; Bång A; Lindqvist J; Herlitz J; Nordlander R; Svensson L; Rosenqvist M
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2005;98(2):237-244
Prehospital identification of acute coronary syndrome/myocardial infarction in relation to ST elevation.
Svensson L; Axelsson C; Nordlander R; Herlitz J
Article: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. 2005;16(1):51-57
Changes in demographic factors and mortality after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Sweden
Herlitz J; Engdahl J; Svensson L; Young M; Ängquist KA; Holmberg S
Article: JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 2005;293(3):299-304
Quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Wik L; Kramer-Johansen J; Myklebust H; Sørebø H; Svensson L; Fellows B; Steen PA
Article: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. 2005;149(1):61-66
Factors associated with an increased chance of survival among patients suffering from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a national perspective in Sweden
Herlitz J; Engdahl J; Svensson L; Ängquist KA; Young M; Holmberg S
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2005;64(1):37-40
Characteristics and outcome among children suffering from out of hospital cardiac arrest in Sweden
Herlitz J; Engdahl J; Svensson L; Young M; Ängquist KA; Homberg S
Article: HEART. 2004;90(10):1114-1118
Can we define patients with no chance of survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?
Herlitz J; Engdahl J; Svensson L; Young M; Ängquist KA; Holmberg S
Article: JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 2004;255(4):469-477
Prognostic value of biochemical markers, 12-lead ECG and patient characteristics amongst patients calling for an ambulance due to a suspected acute coronary syndrome.
Svensson L; Axelsson C; Nordlander R; Herlitz J
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2004;60(3):283-290
Decrease in the occurrence of ventricular fibrillation as the initially observed arrhythmia after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest during 11 years in Sweden
Herlitz J; Engdahl J; Svensson L; Young M; Ängquist KA
Article: RESUSCITATION. 2004;60(2):197-203
Is female sex associated with increased survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?
Herlitz J; Engdahl J; Svensson L; Young M; Ängquist KA; Holmberg S
Article: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2003;24(19):1750-1755
A short delay from out of hospital cardiac arrest to call for ambulance increases survival
Herlitz J; Engdahl J; Svensson L; Young M; Ängquist KA; Holmberg S
Article: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2003;21(4):263-270
Safety and delay time in prehospital thrombolysis of acute myocardial infarction in urban and rural areas in Sweden.
Svensson L; Karlsson T; Nordlander R; Wahlin M; Zedigh C; Herlitz J
Article: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. 2003;14(3):225-231
Predictors of myocardial damage prior to hospital admission among patients with acute chest pain or other symptoms raising a suspicion of acute coronary syndrome.
Svensson L; Isaksson L; Axelsson C; Nordlander R; Herlitz J
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2003;88(2-3):247-256
Implementation of prehospital thrombolysis in Sweden: components of delay until delivery of treatment and examination of treatment feasibility.
Svensson L; Karlsson T; Nordlander R; Wahlin M; Zedigh C; Herlitz J
Article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2003;10(1):6-12
Quality assurance with regard to outcome and use of medical resources for patients hospitalized with acute chest pain: a comparison between a city university hospital and a county hospital.
Karlson BW; Kalin B; Karlsson T; Svensson L; Zehlertz E; Herlitz J
Article: JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 2003;253(3):311-319
Elevation of biochemical markers for myocardial damage prior to hospital admission in patients with acute chest pain or other symptoms raising suspicion of acute coronary syndrome.
Svensson L; Axelsson C; Nordlander R; Herlitz J
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2002;99(48):4848-4853
[Chest pain unit--viable option when risk of cardiac etiology is modest. Multitudinous patient population brought together for structured survey and care at appropriate level].
Ohlsson-Onerud A; Svensson L; Szecsödy P; Söderberg A; Nordlander R
Article: ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, SUPPLEMENT. 1997;110:80-81
Prehospital management of patients with acute coronary syndromes.
Nordlander R; Svensson L
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Letter: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2022;386(20):1953-1954
Use of a Drone-Delivered Automated External Defibrillator in an Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Schierbeck S; Svensson L; Claesson A
Letter: RESUSCITATION. 2021;168:93-94
More patients could benefit from dispatch of citizen first responders to cardiac arrests
Metelmann C; Metelmann B; Herzberg L; Auricchio A; Baldi E; Benvenuti C; Burkart R; Fredman D; Krammel M; Muller MP; Scquizzato T; Stieglis R; Svensson L; Thies KC
Review: RESUSCITATION. 2021;162:365-371
Impact of therapeutic hypothermia during cardiopulmonary resuscitation on neurologic outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Annoni F; Peluso L; Fiore M; Nordberg P; Svensson L; Abella B; Calabro L; Scolletta S; Vincent J-L; Creteur J; Taccone FS
Review: JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 2018;283(3):238-256
The challenges and possibilities of public access defibrillation
Ringh M; Hollenberg J; Palsgaard-Moeller T; Svensson L; Rosenqvist M; Lippert FK; Wissenberg M; Hansen CM; Claesson A; Viereck S; Zijlstra JA; Koster RW; Herlitz J; Blom MT; Kramer-Johansen J; Tan HL; Beesems SG; Hulleman M; Olasveengen TM; Folke F
Letter: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2018;378(2):201-202
Oxygen Therapy in Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction REPLY
Hofmann R; Svensson L; James SK
Letter: JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 2017;317(22):2332-2334
Time to Delivery of an Automated External Defibrillator Using a Drone for Simulated Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests vs Emergency Medical Services
Claesson A; Backman A; Ringh M; Svensson L; Nordberg P; Djarv T; Hollenberg J
Review: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOTHERAPY. 2016;2(1):54-75
Drug therapy in cardiac arrest: a review of the literature
Lundin A; Djarv T; Engdahl J; Hollenberg J; Nordberg P; Ravn-Fischer A; Ringh M; Rysz S; Svensson L; Herlitz J; Lundgren P
Letter: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2015;373(16):1573-1574
Early CPR in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest REPLY
Hasselqvist-Ax I; Herlitz J; Svensson L
Review: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2015;112:C9LH
[Several factors affect the prognosis].
Herlitz J; Svensson L; Strömsöe A
Letter: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. 2014;370(14):1356-1357
Targeted Temperature Management after Cardiac Arrest
Nordberg P; Taccone F; Svensson L
Review: JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 2013;273(6):572-583
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: 10years of progress in research and treatment
Hollenberg J; Svensson L; Rosenqvist M
Editorial comment: BIOANALYSIS. 2012;4(1):1-3
An indecent proposal or improved quality of bioanalytical data in clinical studies.
Svensson L
Review: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2010;18:48
Early identification and delay to treatment in myocardial infarction and stroke: differences and similarities.
Herlitz J; Wireklintsundström B; Bång A; Berglund A; Svensson L; Blomstrand C
Review: ACUTE CARDIAC CARE. 2008;10(4):197-204
The value of biochemical markers for risk stratification prior to hospital admission in acute chest pain.
Herlitz J; Svensson L
Letter: LANCET. 2007;369(9577):1924-1925
Chest-compression-only or full cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
Svensson L; Eisenberg M; Castrén M
Review: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2006;13(5):308-312
Prehospital evaluation and treatment of a presumed acute coronary syndrome: what are the options?
Herlitz J; Svensson L
Published conference paper: JOURNAL OF ELECTROCARDIOLOGY. 2005;38(4 Suppl):186
Prehospital diagnosis and start of treatment reduces time delay and mortality in real-life patients with STEMI.
Björklund E; Stenestrand U; Lindbäck J; Svensson L; Wallentin L; Lindahl B; RIKS-HIA Investigators
Doctoral thesis: 2003
Trombolys och biokemiska markörer : i den prehospitala fasen av akuta koronara syndrom
Svensson L

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Doctor Of Philosophy, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, 2003

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