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Acute myocardial infarction and Kounis syndrome

Authors :
Patanè, Salvatore
Marte, Filippo
Di Bella, Gianluca
Chiofalo, Sebastiano
Currò, Alessio
Coglitore, Sebastiano
Source :
International Journal of Cardiology. May2009, Vol. 134 Issue 2, pe45-e46. 0p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Abstract: Kounis syndrome is the concurrence of acute coronary syndromes with conditions associated with mast cell activation including allergic or hypersensitivity and anaphylactic or anaphylactoid insults. We present a case of acute myocardial infarction associated with an allergic reaction in a 73-year-old Italian woman with recent implantation of stents. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01675273
Volume :
134
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38317698
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.12.075