[Epidemiologic analysis of ephedrone substance abuse in the Primorye territory].

Biochemical effects of ephedrone and their clinical manifestations are described. Statistical data on the prevalence of ephedrone narcomania in the Primorye territory are compared with the prevalence of use of psychostimulating narcotics in other regions (analysis of the files of thanatological department of Bureau of Forensic Medical Expert Evaluations in Moscow). Morphological changes in the viscera are described detail.

[Method for estimating index of coronary arteries patency].

The authors present an original method for evaluating the index of coronary artery patency by perfusion technology. The method is simple, requires no expensive equipment, and effectively diagnoses stenotic processes in coronary arteries. It was tried in cases of sudden cardiac death.