Kounis Syndrome in a Patient who Developed Contrast Material Allergy: A Case Report

Authors : İsmail Tekin, Gözde Yılmaz, İbrahim Tüysüz, Haticenur Yıldırım, Necmi Baykan

Pages : 25-27

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Publication Date : 2024-04-30

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Kounis Syndrome is one of the consequences of allergic reactions that should be kept in mind as a frequent cause of emergency room visits. Marginal symptoms and ECG changes accompany this phenomenon. Eliminating exposure to the causative agent is the main treatment. In addition, a medications that will provide vasodilation of the coronary arteries and suppress the allergic reaction are also included in the treatment. With this case report, we aimed to draw attention to Kounis syndrome, which may be associated with a wide variety of clinical symptoms and may be overlooked, and to increase clinical awareness.
Keywords : Kounis Sendromu, Alerji, Vazospazm