DOI: 10.12890/2020_001689

From Wellens To Kounis Syndrome: An Unlucky Patient

Authors

  • Ossama Maadarani Internal Medicine Department, Ahmadi Hospital - Kuwait Oil Company, Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
  • Zouheir Bitar Internal Medicine Department, Ahmadi Hospital - Kuwait Oil Company, Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
  • Sania Shoeb Internal Medicine Department, Al Salam Hospital, Kuwait
  • Jadan Alsaddah Department of Cardiology, Chest Diseases Hospital, Kuwait

omaadarani@kockw.com

Keywords

Contrast media, Kounis syndrome, Wellens syndrome

Abstract

Wellens syndrome (WS) is identified by ECG changes in the precordial leads after resolution of angina chest pain. WS indicates critical stenosis of the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) artery. On the other hand, Kounis syndrome (KS) is an allergic reaction to various substances resulting in acute coronary syndrome. Contrast media can trigger the allergic reaction associated with KS. We describe a patient with WS who developed an allergic reaction to contrast media after percutaneous coronary intervention and experienced recurren myocardial infarction on re-exposure.

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Published

2020-06-05

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 9 (2020)

How to Cite

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Maadarani O, Bitar Z, Shoeb S, Alsaddah J. From Wellens To Kounis Syndrome: An Unlucky Patient. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2020 Jun. 5 [cited 2026 Nov. 4];7(9). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/1689

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