Taking high levels or long - term doses of Prednisone can also bring about Cushing» s like symptoms (called iatrogenic Cushing» s) as it is a corticosteroid and increase the cortisol levels in the blood.
The method, called Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction (BASILICA), will increase treatment options for high - risk patients who need heart valve procedures.