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Kounis Syndrome Explained: When a Severe Allergic Reaction Triggers Acute Coronary Syndrome
What happens when a severe allergic reaction affects not only the skin and airways but also the coronary arteries?
In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we explore Kounis syndrome—an acute coronary syndrome triggered by an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction. We discuss how mast-cell activation and inflammatory mediators can cause coronary artery spasm, plaque disruption or stent thrombosis, resulting in symptoms that may resemble a heart attack alongside features of anaphylaxis.
Discover the common triggers, different clinical types, warning signs, diagnostic…
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