Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Following Intramuscular Diclofenac: A Case of Kounis Syndrome

Kounis syndrome (allergic myocardial infarction) is the rare occurrence of systemic anaphylaxis with spontaneous electrocardiographic changes in response to an exogenous agent. Often the syndrome is caused by a drug reaction involving drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, or opioids. There are a few reported cases in the literature regarding diclofenac-induced Kounis syndrome, and little is known about the management of this clinical entity.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Communications: Adult Source Type: research