[Influence of the combination of antiplatelet agents on the occurrence of early left ventricular insufficiency in patients with acute coronary syndromes without persistent ST-segment elevation].

Background And Objective: The frequency of left ventricular failure (LVF) in the early stages of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE ACS) has not been described so far. The objective of this study is to describe for the first time the frequency of LVF in the early course of NSTE ACS and to assess its association with other interventions.

Patients And Method: Observational prospective cohort multicenter study in intensive and coronary care units (ICCU).

[Utility of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in severe focal traumatic brain injuries].

Objective: To describe the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) in a series of severe traumatic brain injuries, their clinical and outcome features, and possible implications.

Design: A descriptive, observational case-series study was carried out.

Patients And Interventions: Patients with severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) admitted to the ICU were subjected to MRI study using a 1.