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№ 70Internal MedicineCase ReportOpen Access
Ischaemic stroke caused by the amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) - a case report

Ischaemic stroke caused by the amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) - a case report

Amniotic fluid embolism (AME) is a rare complication of pregnancy, unpredictable, with a varied clinical picture clinical picture, with dangerous consequences for mother and newborn. PE is the cause of 20% of perinatal maternal deaths [1]. Embolism is caused by amniotic fluid entering the mother's circulation. The authors of describe the case of a 21-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with amniotic fluid embolism. The newborn, who was born at 35 weeks' gestation, by natural means with a birth weight of 2620 g, with APGAR scores: 0-2-5-6-7 points at 1-3-5-10-15 minutes of life respectively, with symptoms of perinatal hypoxia, survived. His mother suffered a severe complication of ischemic stroke with hemiplegia.

Received 29 Sept 2014Accepted 29 Dec 2014Published 31 Dec 2014
DOI:10.67417/medcasereports.70
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Kasprowicz B., Gąsior S.31 Dec 2014
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№ 69SurgeryCase ReportOpen Access
Left atrial myxoma in a patient with a congenital anomaly of the coronary arteries

Left atrial myxoma in a patient with a congenital anomaly of the coronary arteries

Myxomas of the heart are the most common primary heart tumors. The incidence of this condition is estimated at 5/million/year. The recommended treatment is to resect the tumor as soon as possible, along with a margin of healthy tissue. Myxomas can recur if all tumor cells are not removed during surgery.

Received 25 Jul 2014Accepted 27 Nov 2014Published 06 Dec 2014
DOI:10.67417/medcasereports.69
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Kowalski J., Mak M., Nasuszny W.06 Dec 2014
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№ 66SurgeryCase ReportOpen Access
Acute obstructive thrombosis of mechanical valve prosthesis in the mitral position - still relevant complication

Acute obstructive thrombosis of mechanical valve prosthesis in the mitral position - still relevant complication

The authors present the case of a patient in whom, five years after implantation of a mechanical valve prosthesis into the mitral position, most likely as a result of improper anticoagulant therapy performed during the dental procedure resulted in thrombosis of the artificial valve.

Received 16 Jul 2014Accepted 07 Sept 2014Published 09 Sept 2014
DOI:10.67417/medcasereports.66
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Kowalski J., Kołtowski P., Cichoń R.09 Sept 2014
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