Kounis syndrome leading to triple-vessel coronary artery ischaemia due to simultaneous coronary spasm, plaque erosion, and multiple stent thrombosis: a case report.
Hiroyuki YamamotoHiromasa OtakeKosuke TanimuraKen-Ichi HirataPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2022)
This case documented the clinical course of KS caused by LMWD, wherein all KS variants occurred sequentially. Early recognition of KS and appropriate management with anaphylaxis medication and balloon angioplasty under mechanical circulatory support effectively prevent vascular morbidity. Interventionalists should be aware of this rare and serious complication of PCI.
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- coronary artery
- coronary artery disease
- pulmonary artery
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- pulmonary embolism
- acute myocardial infarction
- acute coronary syndrome
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- coronary artery bypass grafting
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- atrial fibrillation
- heart failure
- antiplatelet therapy
- emergency department
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- st segment elevation myocardial infarction
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