Mesenteric ischaemia results from an inadequate blood supply to the intestine. This condition is a significant issue in Intensive Care units due to mortality rates of up to 90% and problems making an early diagnosis. This thesis examines proteins in the blood of affected patients which may assist in the development of a diagnostic test
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Submitted to the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University
