Kounis syndrome in poisoning due to bee stings, a narrative review
Kounis syndrome is defined by the appearance of acute coronary events associated to anaphylactic symptoms. The pathophysiological mechanism is still uncertain, however, coronary vasospastic activity secondary to a hy-persensitivity type I response is postulated as a triggering factor. In the con-tex...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Antioquia
2023-04-01
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| Series: | Iatreia |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/349085/20809476 |
| Summary: | Kounis syndrome is defined by the appearance of acute coronary events associated to anaphylactic symptoms. The pathophysiological mechanism is still uncertain, however, coronary vasospastic activity secondary to a hy-persensitivity type I response is postulated as a triggering factor. In the con-text of an accident due to a massive bee’s attack, poisoning syndrome also occurs, where the poison components directly damage the myocardium. Kounis syndrome has been reported in SARS-CoV-2 infection, opening the possibility of other mechanisms, among which the cytokine storm stands out. This narrative review aims to consider the mechanisms of damage in Kounis syndrome secondary to poisoning by a massive bee attack and its relationship with the development of short-term complications. |
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| ISSN: | 0121-0793 2011-7965 |