Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction with the use of oxymetazoline nasal spray.
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Oxymetazoline is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist that is commonly used for nasal decongestion and is readily available without a prescription. We report the case of a 64-year-old woman who developed prolonged chest pain associated with elevation of cardiac biomarkers after using oxymetazoline.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
دوره 33 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014