Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)-induced allergic myocardial infarction (Kounis syndrome) - PubMed
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- #Allergic myocardial infarction
- #NSAID-induced allergy
- #Kounis syndrome
- Kounis syndrome is an under-recognized anaphylactic acute coronary syndrome with a wide range of manifestations.
- A middle-aged female developed chest pain and a rash after diclofenac injection, diagnosed with allergic NSTEMI.
- Treatment includes epinephrine, steroids, and antihistamines, emphasizing the need for prompt recognition.
- References highlight recent studies and reviews on Kounis syndrome, including drug-induced cases like diclofenac.