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