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: Fahad Rajh, Rawia Raja, Fares Rajah, Abdulaziz AlAli Tags: Clinical Communications: Adult Source Type: research
More News: Allergy & Immunology | Anaphylactic Shock | Diclofenac | Drugs & Pharmacology | Electrocardiogram | Emergency Medicine | Heart Attack | Kounis Syndrome | Voltaren