NSTEMI secondary to food-induced Kounis syndrome type I

Authors

  • P Auquilla-Clavijo Servicio de Cardiología. Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • M Povar-Echeverría Servicio de Medicina Interna. Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • J Urmeneta-Ulloa Servicio de Cardiología. Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • A Pérez-Guerrero Servicio de Cardiología. Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain
  • A Juez-Jiménez Servicio de Cardiología. Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza. Spain

Keywords:

Kounis, NSTEMI, anaphylaxis

Abstract

Kounis syndrome is characterized by an acute coronary episode in the context of an anaphylactic reaction; the pathophysiology is varied but is based on the release of vasoactive substances from mast cell degranulation. We present a case of a patient who debuted as a NSTEMI in the context of anaphylactic shock triggered by food. The patient presented angina, abnormalities in electrocardiogram, and troponin elevation; echocardiography and coronary angiography were normal. The patient responded favorably to treatment with corticosteroids, antihistamines and antiplatelet agents. He was discharged without symptoms.

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Published

2016-06-30

How to Cite

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Auquilla-Clavijo P, Povar-Echeverría M, Urmeneta-Ulloa J, Pérez-Guerrero A, Juez-Jiménez A. NSTEMI secondary to food-induced Kounis syndrome type I. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2016 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];1:41-3. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/761