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absolute contraindication

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absolute contraindication
Decision-making A reason for not performing a particular therapeutic intervention which is so compelling or carries such a grave risk that its performance would be reasonably regarded as constituting malpractice. See Contraindication, Patient selection.


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There is no absolute contraindication to the use of epinephrine in patients with heart disease who experience anaphylaxis.
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