From Wellens To Kounis Syndrome: An Unlucky Patient

Wellens syndrome (WS) is identified by ECG changes in the precordial leads after resolution of angina chest pain. WS indicates critical stenosis of the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) artery. On the other hand, Kounis syndrome (KS) is an allergic reaction to various substances resulting in a...

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Published in:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Main Authors: Ossama Maadarani, Zouheir Bitar, Sania Shoeb, Jadan Alsaddah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2020-06-01
Subjects:
contrast media
kounis syndrome
wellens syndrome
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1689
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Summary:Wellens syndrome (WS) is identified by ECG changes in the precordial leads after resolution of angina chest pain. WS indicates critical stenosis of the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) artery. On the other hand, Kounis syndrome (KS) is an allergic reaction to various substances resulting in acute coronary syndrome. Contrast media can trigger the allergic reaction associated with KS. We describe a patient with WS who developed an allergic reaction to contrast media after percutaneous coronary intervention and experienced recurren myocardial infarction on re-exposure.
ISSN:2284-2594

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