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==Background==
==Background==
Acute coronary syndromes associated with mast cell activation ([[anaphylaxis]] or [[anaphylactoid reaction]])
Acute coronary syndromes associated with mast cell activation ([[anaphylaxis]] or [[anaphylactoid reaction]]). Also known as Coronary hypersensitivity disorder.<ref> Kounis N. Coronary hypersensitivity disorder: The Kounis syndrome. Clin Ther.  2013 May;35(5):563-71</ref>


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
 
*Stent thrombosis is the main manifestation of Kounis syndrome due to the mast cell infiltration of areas protected by drug-eluting stents<ref>Kounis NG. Kounis syndrome should be considered the culprit cause of the most feared stent thrombosis. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011;58:885.</ref>
*ECG changes will correlate with the [[ACS anatomical correlation|anatomical region of ischemia]]


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Chest Pain DDX}}


{{Elevated troponin DDX}}


==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
''Intensity of treatment should be based on ACS likelihood''
*[[ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)]]
*[[Non ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)]]
*[[Unstable Angina]]
===Workup===
===Workup===
*Should proceed according to standard [[Acute_coronary_syndrome_(main)#Evaluation|ACS evaluations]]


===Diagnosis===
===Diagnosis===
*Standard ACS workup
*Serum IgE levels may be elevated


==Management==
==Management==
 
*Primary treatment should focus on cessation of the [[Anaphylaxis#Management|anaphylactic or allergic event]]


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
 
*Admission for monitoring with cardiology consult


==See Also==
==See Also==
 
*[[ACS]]
*[[Anaphylaxis]]


==External Links==
==External Links==

Latest revision as of 05:41, 20 August 2022

Background

Acute coronary syndromes associated with mast cell activation (anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reaction). Also known as Coronary hypersensitivity disorder.[1]

Clinical Features

  • Stent thrombosis is the main manifestation of Kounis syndrome due to the mast cell infiltration of areas protected by drug-eluting stents[2]
  • ECG changes will correlate with the anatomical region of ischemia

Differential Diagnosis

Chest pain

Critical

Emergent

Nonemergent

Elevated Troponin

True Positive

False (Non-CAD) Positives

Evaluation

Intensity of treatment should be based on ACS likelihood

Workup

Diagnosis

  • Standard ACS workup
  • Serum IgE levels may be elevated

Management

Disposition

  • Admission for monitoring with cardiology consult

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Kounis N. Coronary hypersensitivity disorder: The Kounis syndrome. Clin Ther. 2013 May;35(5):563-71
  2. Kounis NG. Kounis syndrome should be considered the culprit cause of the most feared stent thrombosis. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011;58:885.