Kounis syndrome due to hirudotherapy (leech therapy) in emergency department; a case report

Kounis Syndrome is the development of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) because of allergic reactions; allergens, such as foods, insect venom, iodine contrast agent or drugs can cause this syndrome. Hirudotherapy (leech therapy) is increasingly used as a useful therapeutic option in a variety of medical...

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Main Authors: Tolga Çakmak, İbrahim Çaltekin, Emre Gökçen, Atakan Savrun, Erdoğan Yaşar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-06-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452247317302431

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