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Kounis and Takotsubo, Two Syndromes Bound by Adrenaline: The "ATAK" Complex.
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Case Reports in Cardiology . 9/14/2023, p1-4. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background. The term "ATAK" complex has been coined by the association of adrenaline, takotsubo, anaphylaxis and Kounis syndrome. We present an uncommon case of an "ATAK" complex with biphasic onset and a midventricular takotsubo pattern. Case Summary. A 50-year-old male was brought to the emergency department in anaphylactic shock. He had progressive exertional dyspnea and angina for the past 2 days. The intravenous administration of adrenaline for anaphylactic shock resulted in chest pain and concerning ECG repolarization findings. The patient was immediately transferred to the catheterization laboratory. Coronary angiography showed a midventricular ballooning pattern without significant coronary stenosis, with subsequent recovery during hospitalization, suggestive of takotsubo syndrome. The allergy tests remained inconclusive for the trigger. Discussion. Adrenaline-mediated stress is the link between these two entities, in which Kounis syndrome itself or anaphylactic shock treatment (adrenaline) are potential triggers for takotsubo syndrome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *KOUNIS syndrome
*ADRENALINE
*ANAPHYLAXIS
*SHOCK therapy
*SYNDROMES
*CHEST pain
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20906404
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Case Reports in Cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 171998158
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/7706104