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Case Report: Phloroglucinol-Induced Kounis Syndrome
Hao-Yu Wu1, Tian-Jiao Gao2, Yi-Wei Cao3
1Department of Cardiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
|May 20, 2021
Summary
Kounis syndrome, an allergy-induced heart condition, can be triggered by medications like phloroglucinol. Prompt diagnosis and awareness are crucial for managing this rare but serious acute coronary syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Allergy and Immunology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Kounis syndrome is an allergic reaction linked to acute coronary syndromes.
- It can be triggered by various drugs and environmental factors.
- Underdiagnosis is common due to limited clinician awareness.
