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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Case report

Life-threatening cardiac tamponade: a rare complication of acupuncture

Authors: Kook-Jin Chun, Sang-Gwon Lee, Bong Soo Son, Do Hyung Kim

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Acupuncture as an ancient Chinese treatment has proven effective and is utilized worldwide. Although it is generally believed to be a safe clinical procedure, serious lethal complications including death have been reported. We present a rare case of life-threatening cardiac tamponade due to penetration of an acupuncture needle directly into the right ventricle.
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Metadata
Title
Life-threatening cardiac tamponade: a rare complication of acupuncture
Authors
Kook-Jin Chun
Sang-Gwon Lee
Bong Soo Son
Do Hyung Kim
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-9-61

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