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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.
Nutritional support before surgical procedure in non-cancer patients
Among patients qualified for surgery, especially with gastrointestinal pathology, the percentage of malnourished reaches 60%. Preparation of the patient before surgery should be comprehensive and include optimization of nutritional status.
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.
Diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties recurrent nephrotic syndrome in a patient after renal transplantation
Glomerulopae that occur in the transplanted kidney are the cause of recurrent nephrotic syndrome and are a serious clinical problem, as they can lead to the loss of the transplant.
Septic complications after transurethralis neck incision (TUNI) in a kidney's recipient with long-term type 1 diabetes
During a urinary tract infection (UTI), bacteria are found in physiologically sterile sections of the urinary tract.
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.
Controversy concerning the existence of a benign form of neuromyelitis optica - case report
Devic's disease (neuromyelitis optica, NMO) is a chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system primarily damaging the spinal cord and optic nerves. Formerly considered a variant of multiple sclerosis multiple sclerosis, NMO is now classified as a separate disease entity with a specific pathogenesis related to associated with reactivity against aquaporin 4.
Unusual picture of pulmonary tuberculosis in a patient with chronic renal failure after renal transplant - a case report
Patients with chronic renal failure, after kidney transplantation, have an increased risk of developing of tuberculosis. The clinical and radiological picture of tuberculosis in immunosuppressed patients is uncharacteristic, often suggestive of another disease process. The increased risk of generalization of the disease and the significant proportion of deaths in this group of patients prompts a thorough diagnosis of mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
Pneumonia with acute respiratory failure in patient after renal transplantation - etiological difficulties with diagnosis
Infections in post-transplant patients are an important clinical problem, as the immunosuppressed state induced in recipients predisposes them to the development of opportunistic infections.
Rapidly progressing cord compression syndrome in a child
Arachnoid calcifications coexisting with epidurally located spinal canal lipoma, are a rare cause of spinal cord compression, especially in children.