Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-25-2024
Abstract
Kounis syndrome, an allergic hypersensitivity coronary disorder, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition triggered by various allergens, including medications. We present the case of a 41-year-old male with no prior cardiac history, who developed Kounis syndrome following vancomycin administration for suspected cellulitis. The patient initially presented with rash, fever, and malaise, which progressed to chest discomfort associated with diaphoresis and elevated troponin levels. Diagnostic evaluations, including electrocardiographic changes and coronary angiography, confirmed a diagnosis of type I Kounis syndrome. This case adds to the limited literature on vancomycin-induced Kounis syndrome, and underscores the importance of considering this diagnosis in patients with myocardial damage following exposure to potential allergens.
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Recommended Citation
Drittel, Darren; Deyar, Dylan; Boxer, Eric; Al Hennawi, Hussam; and Mack, Margaret, "The Curious Case of Kounis Syndrome: Exploring Clinical Manifestations and Management in the Presence of Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries" (2024). Abington Jefferson Health Papers. Paper 98.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/abingtonfp/98
PubMed ID
38746070
Language
English
Comments
This article is the author's final published version in Global Cardiology Science and Practice, Volume 12, Issue 2, 2024.
The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.21542/gcsp.2024.14. Copyright © 2024 Darren Drittel, Dylan Deyar, Eric Boxer, Hussam Al Hennawi, Margaret Mack.