An unusual case of concurrent Kounis syndrome and prolonged QT in a young patient

Cardiol Young. 2022 May;32(5):824-826. doi: 10.1017/S1047951121003838. Epub 2021 Sep 17.

Abstract

Allergic reactions related to drug use is a common entity presenting often from minor urticaria to life-threatening anaphylactoid reactions. A common but easily overlooked diagnosis, Kounis syndrome, is an established hypersensitivity coronary disorder induced by drugs, foods, environmental factors, and coronary stents that can present in the same way as non-allergy-induced acute coronary syndrome. Here within, we present a unique case of dual presentation of Kounis syndrome and prolonged QTc in a young patient after a single dose of Domperidone and Lansoprazole.

Keywords: Kounis syndrome; allergy; arrhythmias.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anaphylaxis*
  • Coronary Disease*
  • Humans
  • Kounis Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Kounis Syndrome* / etiology