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ST elevation myocardial infarction after use of pseudoephedrine

Which is more dangerous, the common cold itself or the medication used for it?

Myokardinfarkt mit ST-Streckenhebung nach Einnahme von Pseudoephedrin

Wo liegt die Gefahr: in der Erkältung selbst oder in der medikamentösen Therapie?

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Conflict of interest. S. Fidan, S. Izci, M. Tellice, E. Alizade, and G. Açar state that there are no conflicts of interest.

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    S. Fidan M.D., S. Izci, M. Tellice, E. Alizade & G. Açar

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Fidan, S., Izci, S., Tellice, M. et al. ST elevation myocardial infarction after use of pseudoephedrine. Herz 40, 144–146 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-013-3952-6

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