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John Reizer, DC



Dr. John Reizer is a December 1986 magna cum laude graduate of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. Born in Lakewood, New Jersey in 1963, he now resides in Inman, South Carolina with his wife, Melissa and their daughter, Kayla. John has written numerous bestselling books on the subject of chiropractic. Dr. John has also authored three novels. His newest novel, PERIMETER, was published in E-Book format on October 7, 2010 by Book Locker. The story explores the concepts of alternate realities and time travel and takes place in the author's home community of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

For more information visit: www.JohnReizer.com.

Cardiac tamponade caused by acupuncture: A review of the literature.



This systematic review aims to summarize all reported cases of cardiac tamponade after acupuncture. Five electronic databases and our own files were searched for reports of cardiac tamponade after acupuncture. No restrictions in time or language were imposed. Data were extracted by two independent reviewers according to predefined criteria. We found a total of 26 cases. In 14 patients, the complications were fatal. In most instances, there is little doubt about causality. We conclude that cardiac tamponade is a serious, often fatal complication after acupuncture. As it is theoretically avoidable, acupuncturists should be trained to minimize the risk.

Int J Cardiol. 2011 Jun 16;149(3):287-9. Epub 2010 Nov 19. Ernst E, Zhang J.

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