ACTA FAC. MED. NAISS. 2005; 22(4):207-210

   Case report

BRIGHTNESS AND DARKNESS OF THE COURSE AND THERAPY OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Miša Krstić, Dragan Djordjević, Marina Deljanin Ilić, Danica Nešić

Institute for Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Rheumatic and Cardiovascular Diseases "Niška Banja", Niška Banja

SUMMARY


The paper presents the evolution of atherosclerotic process which was manifested as coronary and peripheral arterial disease. Invasive therapeutic interventions diminish symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients with atherosclerosis. However, in the case reported, the effect of every invasive procedure lasted very shortly. The conclusion is that primary prevention is less expensive than treatment of patients with atherosclerosis.

Key words: coronary artery disease, myocardial revascularisation, implantable cardioverter defibrillator