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Journal of The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2015;26(2): 208-211. |
| Anaphylaxis and Acute Coronary Syndrome Secondary to Intravenous Gadolinium-based Contrast Agent: Kounis Syndrome |
| Hui Dong Kang, Se Hyun Oh, Sang Ku Jung |
| Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea. emfosh@gnah.co.kr |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Kounis syndrome refers to an acute coronary syndrome induced by an allergic reaction. Kounis syndrome is not a rare disease but is considered to be underdiagnosed. This syndrome is a potentially life threatening medical emergency. We described a case of Kounis syndrome caused by injection of intravenous gadolinium-based contrast agent. We also discussed emergency drugs used for treatment of Kounis syndrome. |
| Key words:
Acute coronary syndrome, Hypersensitivity, Contrast media |
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