Kounis Syndrome as a Cause of Myocardial Infarction with Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries

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Justin Helberg et al. Kans J Med. 2024.

. 2024 Apr 26;17(2):34-35.

doi: 10.17161/kjm.vol17.21486. eCollection 2024.

No abstract available

Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; allergic reaction; cardiology; coronary artery vasospasm; myocardial infarction.

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The "Neglected aVR Lead": Kounis Syndrome of MINOCA Type, Severe Left Main or 3-Vessel Disease and Type A Dissecting Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
Kounis NG. Kounis NG. Kans J Med. 2024 Jul 24;17(4):90. doi: 10.17161/kjm.vol17.22352. eCollection 2024. Kans J Med. 2024. PMID: 39091367 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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