J Korean Soc Emerg Med.
2015 Apr;26(2):208-211. 10.0000/jksem.2015.26.2.208.
Anaphylaxis and Acute Coronary Syndrome Secondary to Intravenous Gadolinium-based Contrast Agent: Kounis Syndrome
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- 1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea. emfosh@gnah.co.kr
- KMID: 2191805
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jksem.2015.26.2.208
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.
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