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Preferred term

Kounis Syndrome  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A disorder of cardiac function secondary to hypersensitivity reactions. It is characterized by coexistence of acute coronary syndromes and cardiac MAST CELL and PLATELET ACTIVATION. It may be induced by exposure to drugs (e.g., antibiotics, anesthetics, contrast media), food, and environmental triggers (e.g., insect bites and stings, poison ivy).

Synonym(s)

  • Allergic Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Allergic Angina Syndrome

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SLSK0S9K-3

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