Acute Myocardial Infarction Induced by Anaphylaxis in China

Kounis syndrome caused by double allergens: the more allergens present, the easier, the quicker, and the more severe the anaphylaxis

“…Immediately, he developed sweats, dizziness, headaches, bosom frowsty, shortness of breath, urinary incontinence, hypotension, hypoxygenation, tachycardia, confusion, ST-segment depression in II-III leads, and ST-segment elevation in aVR, eosinophilia, increased cardiac enzymes, but with normal coronary arteries on angiography, compatible with Kounis type I variant progressing to acute myocardial infarction. [ 2 , 3 ] In this patient; however, specific immunoglobulin tests were positive for tree combination (willow/poplar/elm). The patient had complete recovery with anti-allergic medications and fluid replacement.…”