Kardiol Pol
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Statins given after acute coronary syndrome without ST elevation (NSTE-ACS) reduce the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in long-term follow-up. ⋯ Administration of high-dose statin in NSTE ACS patients before PCI was associated with significant reduction of MACE in long-term follow-up. This effect was observed despite the same therapy given after PCI.
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A case of a 56-year-old male with acute aortic dissection type B is presented. The patient underwent successful surgery which was very difficult due to the extent of aortic dissection.
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Transcatheter methods for closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) have been known as an effective technique for many years. The devices designed for interventional closure of PDA, coexisting with elevated pulmonary artery pressure are still far from ideal and there is a significant risk of embolisation into the aorta. We present a case of a 14-year-old girl with a large PDA, pulmonary hypertension and congestive heart failure. She underwent successful PDA closure with an Amplatzer atrial septal occluder (ASO), a device originally designed to close an atrial septal defect.