Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Kounis syndrome (KS), or allergic angina, is the occurrence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) triggered by a hypersensitivity event.[1][1] In KS, inflammatory mediators activate platelets and immune cells, induce coronary vasospasm, and erode existing atherosclerotic plaques, causing myocardial
Source: Canadian Family Physician
DOI: 10.46747/cfp.7104255
Authors: Calvin Armstrong, Anil Esleben, Craig Brick, Corinne Mitges, Stephenson Strobel, Pamela Kapend
Institutions: McMaster University, Niagara Health System
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409428319