Kardiol Pol
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Cryoballon isolation of the pulmonary veins has recently emerged as a promissing technique for ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). ⋯ Cryoballoon ablation of pulmonary vein ostia is effective and safe, and can be an alternative to RF ablation. Easier procedure technique make possible shortening of the learning curve and increase the number of treated patients.
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A case of a 28-year-old women, with acute aortic dissection type B, ten days after childbirth is described. The pregnancy was ended by cesarean section. ⋯ A subsequent one-month follow-up period was uneventful. Diagnosis and treatment of acute aortic dissection are discussed.