Kardiol Pol
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Mortality in acute myocardial infarction (MI) complicated by cardiogenic shock approaches 90%, regardless of the type of pharmacological treatment. ⋯ Invasive treatment of patients with STEMI complicated by cardiogenic shock significantly reduces mortality in this high-risk population. The mid-term results in patients discharged from hospital are good. Invasive treatment of acute MI should be accessible for all patients with extensive acute MI.
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Case Reports
[Intracranial hemorrhage complicated by recurrent polymorphic ventricular torsade de pointes tachycardia].
We present a case of a 65-year-old female admitted to the hospital due to severe intracranial hemorrhagia complicated by recurrences of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia of torsade de pointes type. ECG showed a marked prolongation of QT interval and giant U waves. ⋯ Intravenous lidocaine and magnesium caused a complete supression of arrhythmia. Unfortunately, the patient died three days later due to cerebral damage and respiratory failure.