Successful Desensitization For Anticoagulation/Antiplatelet Therapy In Allergic Acute Coronary (Kounis) Syndrome

Abstract

An acute coronary syndrome from vasospasm or plaque rupture accompanying mast cell activation from allergic hypersensitivity or anaphylactoid reactions are referred to as Kounis syndrome. We describe the medically challenging treatment of a 49-year-old female with a history of idiopathic mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) who presented during an acute cardiac event.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 16, 2022
Accession Number
AD1163666

Entities

People

  • Charles J. Calais
  • Charles K. Miller

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Allergic Diseases
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Bone Marrow
  • Catheterization
  • Contrast
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Heart Rate
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Mast Cells
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Pain
  • Skin Diseases
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Allergy and Immunology.
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Immunology and Pathology