Background: Kounis syndrome (KS) is defined as a rare cause of an acute coronary syndrome associated with systemic allergic reactions. Objectives:To establish the prevalence of KS among the patients with diagnosis of anaphylaxis and describe clinical features, cardiological and allergological outcomes of patients evaluated in our Allergy Outpatient Clinic. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out in the Allergy Unit of Novara hospital, from January 2008 to March 2020. Skin tests and in vitro tests were performed with suspected etiological agents.Results: We found 9 adults with KS (2%) out of 444 subjects who had experienced anaphylactic reactions (4/9 to hymenoptera stings, 5/9 to drugs). Conclusions:The present study highlights the importance of suspicion of KS that appears not so uncommon in patients with anaphylaxis. KS seems to be a rare disease because unrecognized in diagnosis of anaphylaxis.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.