From a hornet’s sting to immediate percutaneous coronary inter-vention; a case report of a patient with Kounis syndrome

Kounis syndrome (KS) presents as acute coronary syndrome caused by an allergic reacti-on or anaphylaxis. The mechanism of KS involves the release of inflammatory cytokines through mast cell activation leading to coronary artery vasospasm and atheromatous plaque erosion or rupture. There are three ty...

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Main Authors: Andro Kurtić, Mersiha Bačevac
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hrvatski liječnički zbor 2023-01-01
Series:Liječnički vjesnik
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Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/453962