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Härle, T., Kronberg, K., Nef, H. et al. Inverted Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following accidental intravenous administration of epinephrine in a young woman. Clin Res Cardiol 100, 471–473 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00392-010-0266-z
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