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Shock during heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: Look for adrenal insufficiency!

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Mongardon, N., Bruneel, F., Henry-Lagarrigue, M. et al. Shock during heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: Look for adrenal insufficiency!. Intensive Care Med 33, 547–548 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-006-0487-9

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