Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2022; 10(31): 11555-11560
Published online Nov 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i31.11555
Acute myocardial infarction due to Kounis syndrome: A case report
Guang-Zhi Xu, Gang Wang
Guang-Zhi Xu, Gang Wang, Heart Centre, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, Tianjin 300170, China
Author contributions: Xu GZ and Wang G contributed to manuscript writing, editing and data collection; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Gang Wang, MD, Chief Physician, Heart Center, The Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical Diseases, Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center, Tianjin Institute of Hepatobiliary Disease, No. 83 Jintang Road, Hedong District, Tianjin 300170, China. 15103172288@163.com
Received: June 5, 2022
Peer-review started: June 5, 2022
First decision: August 21, 2022
Revised: September 3, 2022
Accepted: September 27, 2022
Article in press: September 27, 2022
Published online: November 6, 2022
Core Tip

Core Tip: Kounis syndrome is an acute coronary syndrome caused by an allergic reaction. However, Kounis syndrome is a rare cause of acute myocardial infarction. We describe one of these rare cases in which the patient’s troponin I levels were elevated and electrocardiogram showed ST-segment elevation. After a course of hydrocortisone and antihistamines, the patient’s chest pain was resolved.