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Toxic shock syndrome: A rare complication to enhanced external counterpulsation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21165367     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is known to reduce angina pectoris in patients in whom revascularization is not possible. The therapy is associated with few adverse effects. A case with a previously unknown complication - toxic shock syndrome - that occurred twice in an EECP-treated patient is described. Toxic shock syndrome initially resembles the state of septic shock. Early recognition of the syndrome and initiation of therapy is of vital importance to prevent rapid progression and a possibly fatal outcome. Awareness of this condition among cardiologists offering EECP is essential.
Authors:
Peter Godsk Jørgensen; Jens Aage Lindberg; Ole May
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Canadian journal of cardiology     Volume:  26     ISSN:  1916-7075     ISO Abbreviation:  Can J Cardiol     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-17     Completed Date:  2011-05-31     Revised Date:  2011-12-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8510280     Medline TA:  Can J Cardiol     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e351-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Region Hospital Herning, Denmark. petergodsk@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angina Pectoris / therapy*
Counterpulsation / adverse effects*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Shock, Septic / etiology*
Treatment Outcome

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