Kounis syndrome

Also known as: Allergic angina; allergic myocardial infarction

Acute coronary syndrome triggered by allergic or hypersensitivity reactions.

Medical specialty: Cardiology
Subspecialty: Cardiology / Coronary artery disease
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes, rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Mast cell activation releases mediators causing coronary vasospasm or plaque rupture.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (7)

chest paindyspneaflushinghypotensionpalpitationsst elevation after allergen or drug exposureurticaria

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