Vasospastic angina and scombroid syndrome: a case report

Acta Clin Belg. 2012 May-Jun;67(3):222-5. doi: 10.2143/ACB.67.3.2062661.

Abstract

Scombroid syndrome is a fish poisoning characterised by the onset of symptoms compatible with a pseudoallergic reaction; it is rarely also responsible of signs and symptoms of acute coronary syndromes, as demonstrated in this case report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angina Pectoris / diagnosis
  • Angina Pectoris / etiology*
  • Angina Pectoris / therapy
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
  • Animals
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vasospasm / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vasospasm / etiology*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / therapy
  • Electrocardiography
  • Foodborne Diseases / complications*
  • Foodborne Diseases / diagnosis
  • Histamine / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tachycardia, Sinus / diagnosis
  • Tachycardia, Sinus / etiology
  • Tachycardia, Sinus / therapy
  • Tuna*

Substances

  • Histamine