Zespół stresu pourazowego u pacjenta po serii wyładowań wszczepionego kardiowertera-defibrylatora

Abstract

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is diagnosed in person, who has experienced or was witness of life-threatening events, such a natural disasters, serious accidents or violent personal assault. In the paper experiences of patient with implantable cardioverter defibrillator, connected with series of defibrillations and PTSD symptoms after this incident, are present. Diagnosis of PTSD. in spite of untypical trauma, is conducive to understanding symptoms and fitting therapy.