Acute Coronary Syndrome Following Consumption of Kiwi Juice: A Rare Presentation
Kounis syndrome is a rare phenomenon wherein cardiovascular symptoms develop after allergic or hypersensitivity reactions. We present the case of a 51-year-old male who developed anaphylactic shock after consuming kiwi fruit juice, followed by acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Coronary angiography showed normal coronary arteries. This case emphasizes the importance of considering Kounis syndrome in patients with anaphylaxis and acute coronary symptoms.
Authors
- Yerramareddy Vijayachandra
- Antony Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7336-4823)
- Jayalakshmi Sreeram
- Aishwarya Mahesh Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8305-7744)
Institutions
- Apollo Hospitals (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Clinical Cardiology
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/26324636251319844
- Primary Topic
- Dye analysis and toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00