| Kounis syndrome presenting as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction following a hymenoptera (bee) sting. | |
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PMID: 18649957 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We described a patient presenting with acute myocardial infarction after sustaining a hymenoptera (bee) sting. Cardiac catheterisation confirmed significant intra-coronary thrombosis in the left anterior descending artery with minimal underlying plaque disease. A unifying diagnosis of Kounis syndrome secondary to hymenoptera envenomation was made. This is followed by a brief review of the pathophysiology of acute myocardial infarction in the context of Kounis syndrome. |
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Authors:
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Jaspal S Taggar; Timothy Watson; Kashif Musarrat; Teri Millane |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Letter Date: 2008-07-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of cardiology Volume: 136 ISSN: 1874-1754 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-27 Completed Date: 2009-10-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200291 Medline TA: Int J Cardiol Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e29-30 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Animals Bees* Coronary Angiography Coronary Thrombosis / etiology*, radiography Electrocardiography Humans Hypersensitivity / complications* Insect Bites and Stings / complications* Male Myocardial Infarction / etiology*, radiography |
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