| Elderly Deaths Associated with Balneotherapy in Denizli, Turkey Province: Three Autopsy Cases. | |
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PMID: 22845558 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Abstract Background: Turkey is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of balneotherapy resources. Thermomineral water baths are preferred by the elderly because of their positive beneficial effects over regulation of musculoskeletal system functions. However, existing cardiovascular and respiratory system diseases may constitute a risk and trigger ischemic changes in the heart. Methods: In this study, 2 cases are presented who suffered sudden cardiac death while having a thermal bath and 1 drowning case that was precipitated by chronic myocardial infarction. While 1 case was 63 years old, 2 cases were above 65 years of age. Two (2) cases had atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, whereas 1 case had heart failure. Results: The success of spa treatment, which is based on stimulation/harmonization therapy, restores bodily harmony and depends on the health of organs and functions playing a role in this process. Conclusions: In the elderly, some conditions, particularly limited pulmonary and cardiovascular functionality, should be taken into consideration while applying those treatments. |
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Ayse Kurtulus; Nurten Cekal; Kemalettin Acar; Bora Boz |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-7-30 |
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Title: Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) Volume: - ISSN: 1557-7708 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jul |
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Created Date: 2012-7-31 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9508124 Medline TA: J Altern Complement Med Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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1 Department of Forensic Medicine, Pamukkale University , Faculty of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey . |
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