Type II Kounis syndrome triggered by iodinated contrast during coronary angioplasty: A case report and clinical insights
Kounis syndrome is an uncommon but life-threatening condition to be remembered in patients with pre-existing coronary artery disease undergoing contrast-related procedures and developing features of anaphylaxis. This case report highlights the clinical presentation of Type II Kounis syndrome, and awareness and multidisciplinary approach need to be increased for optimal outcome.
Authors
- Jamil Nasrallah
- Rima Chaddad
- Mohamad El Kasty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7571-9349)
- Syed Muhammad Hassan
- M. Darwish
- Allahdad Khan
Institutions
- Karachi Medical and Dental College (PK)
- Lebanese University (LB)
- Nishtar Medical College and Hospital (PK)
- Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-07-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111614
- Primary Topic
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00