Anaphylaxis and Acute Coronary Syndrome Secondary to Intravenous Gadolinium-based Contrast Agent: Kounis Syndrome.
- Author:
Hui Dong KANG
1
;
Se Hyun OH
;
Sang Ku JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea. emfosh@gnah.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acute coronary syndrome;
Hypersensitivity;
Contrast media
- MeSH:
Acute Coronary Syndrome*;
Anaphylaxis*;
Contrast Media;
Emergencies;
Hypersensitivity;
Rare Diseases
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2015;26(2):208-211
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Kounis syndrome refers to an acute coronary syndrome induced by an allergic reaction. Kounis syndrome is not a rare disease but is considered to be underdiagnosed. This syndrome is a potentially life threatening medical emergency. We described a case of Kounis syndrome caused by injection of intravenous gadolinium-based contrast agent. We also discussed emergency drugs used for treatment of Kounis syndrome.
