Elisabeth Kleivhaug Vesterbekkmo

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Elisabeth Kleivhaug Vesterbekkmo er ph.d. i klinisk medisin, spesialist i indremedisin og i hjertesykdommer, overlege ved Klinikk for Hjertemedisin ved St. Olavs hospital, og hun er medlem av Norsk cardiologisk selskaps arbeidsgruppe i preventiv kardiologi, hjerterehabilitering og idrettskardiologi.

Articles by Elisabeth Kleivhaug Vesterbekkmo

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...

High levels of lipoprotein(a) – assessment and treatment

Tone Svilaas,
Tor Ole Klemsdal,
Martin Prøven Bogsrud,
Asgeir Græsdal,
Elisabeth Kleivhaug Vesterbekkmo,
Emil Andreas Asprusten,
Gisle Langslet,
Kjetil Retterstøl

12.01.2023: Approximately 5 % of the population have highly elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), which is a genetically determined risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Measuring lipoprotein(a) can improve cardiovascular risk stratification and have consequences for preventive measures. Treatment is...