Dr. Karin Manhem

Professor

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Biography

Karin Manhem is a Professor Emerita specializing in hypertension and cardiovascular prevention at the University of Gothenburg. Her research focuses on registry and cohort studies related to hypertension-associated diseases, with an emphasis on cost-effective treatment strategies for managing high blood pressure, a leading global risk factor for mortality. She has analyzed a substantial database comprising individual patient data collected from 48 medical centers in Sweden, examining the implications of hypertension treatment on various health outcomes such as stroke, diabetes, and other cardiovascular conditions. Manhem is particularly interested in the effects of resistant hypertension and the gender differences in antihypertensive drug treatment. Her work has contributed significantly to understanding cardiovascular morbidity and the efficacy of treatment regimens within the Swedish Primary Care Cardiovascular Database (SPCCD). Throughout her career, she has collaborated with numerous researchers, focusing on improving clinical practices for hypertension and its complications. Karin Manhem's insights into hypertension and its treatment parameters continue to influence practices and guidelines within the healthcare system in Sweden and beyond.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).