Kounis syndrome secondary to allergic reaction following shellfish ingestion
Zavras, G.M.; Papadaki, P.J.; Kokkinis, C.E.; Kalokairinov, K.; Kouni, S.N.; Batsolaki, M.; Gouvelou-Deligianni, G.V.; Koutsojannis, C.
International Journal of Clinical Practice 57(7): 622-624
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1368-5031 PMID: 14529065 Document Number: 9250
Two cases of allergic angina and allergic myocardial infarction (Kounis syndrome) secondary to shellfish ingestion are described. The patients had pre-existing quiescent coronary artery disease (type II variant of the syndrome) and the allergic reaction following eating shellfish seemed to have triggered the development of an acute myocardial infarction. The clinical implications are also discussed.
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