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Case Reports
. 2019 Dec 31;14(3):65-67.
eCollection 2019.

Angina after anaphylaxis treatment

S N Leow  1 , W S Tang  2
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Case Reports

Angina after anaphylaxis treatment

S N Leow et al. Malays Fam Physician. .

Abstract

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency, and adrenaline is the mainstay treatment for this condition. However, there have been a few reported cases of patients experiencing cardiovascular complications, such as myocardial infarction and coronary vasospasm, after its use. We highlight such a case in a young, healthy patient and the important differentials to consider.

Keywords: Kounis syndrome; adrenaline; anaphylaxis; angina.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. First ECG within 5 minutes after chest pain
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Figure 2. Second ECG 15 minutes later
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