Clinical cardiology
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Clinical cardiology · Apr 1998
Review Case ReportsTiclopidine-induced neutropenia mimicking sepsis early after intracoronary stent placement.
We report a case of ticlopidine-induced profound neutropenia early in the course of therapy, which was manifest as a febrile systemic illness mimicking sepsis. This clinical presentation was potentially indicative of a contaminated intracoronary stent. The patient's signs and symptoms of illness promptly resolved with removal of ticlopidine, and no infection was documented. Review of indications for ticlopidine use, potential adverse effects, and monitoring recommendations are discussed.
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Clinical cardiology · Apr 1998
Comparative StudyLong-term outcome of spinal cord electrical stimulation in patients with refractory chest pain.
Treatment of patients with refractory chest pain remains a challenge. In this study, the long-term clinical effects of spinal cord electrical stimulation were evaluated in 10 consecutive male patients (mean age 53.7 years) with chronic chest pain in a prospective observational study. ⋯ Spinal cord electrical stimulation is one of the few therapeutic options in inoperable patients with refractory chest pain.