Distribution and 24-hour transition of SCAI shock stages and their association with 30-day mortality in acute myocardial infarction.

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) shock classification has been shown to predict mortality in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, data on the transition of SCAI stages and their association with mortality after AMI are limited. All patients with AMI admitted to Vietnam National Heart Institute between August 2022 and February 2023 were classified into SCAI stages A, B, and C/D/E at admission and were reevaluated in 24 hours.

Malignant cerebral edema after cranioplasty, a rare complication: case series and literature review.

Unlabelled: Cranioplasty is standard neurosurgery performed after decompressive craniectomy. Fatal malignant cerebral oedema complications associated with this procedure are rare and clinically distinct, although unpredictable. It is thought that the pressure difference from removing atmospheric pressure had a long-term effect on the brain.

Duodenal perforation as a postoperative complication after ventriculoperitoneal shunt: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP shunt) is the one of the most common and important tools for the treatment of hydrocephalus. It requires simple technique and demonstrates effectiveness in treating hydrocephalus. However, many complications have been reported such as infection, valve obstruction, valve dysfunction and abdominal complications.