Kounis Syndrome Leading to Cardiac Arrest After Iodinated Contrast Exposure

Kounis Syndrome Leading to Cardiac Arrest After Iodinated Contrast Exposure

Immune-mediated coronary spasm, called Kounis syndrome (KS), is not rare but is underdiagnosed. In this report, we present a case of KS induced by iodinated contrast resulting in cardiac arrest, requiring temporary mechanical circulatory support. We show angiographic evidence of KS and outline commo...

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Main Authors: Anthony R. Prisco, MD, PhD, Jason Allen, MD, Alejandra Gutierrez, MD, Alexander Zanotto, MD, Demetris Yannopoulos, MD, Jeremy Markowitz, MD, Jason A. Bartos, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:JACC: Case Reports
Subjects:
allergic reaction
anaphylaxis
Kounis syndrome
PEA arrest
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084920301273

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