Lipid-lowering treatment in hypercholesterolemic patients: the CEPHEUS Thailand survey.

Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) has become the leading cause of death and disability in Thailand. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is the major risk factor of this condition that can be intervened by means of lifestyle modification and pharmacologic treatment. Adequacy of hypercholesterolemia treatment with lipid lowering drugs in Thailand needed to be more clarified.

Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects with the Amplatzer septal occluder in adults and children-follow-up closure rates, degree of mitral regurgitation and evolution of arrhythmias.

Aim: To report the results of transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure with the Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) from the single centre providing interventions for congenital heart disease in New Zealand.

Methods: A single centre retrospective review of all patients 1997-2004 inclusive, undergoing planned transcatheter ASD closure was undertaken. Implantation success, complications and latest patient follow-up are described.