Kounis Syndrome with Atrial Fibrillation and Seizures Following Intake of Diclofenac Sodium

  • Ummer Karadan Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala, India
  • Robin George
  • Ashokan Nambiar Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala, India
  • Rajesh Muraleedharan Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala, India

Abstract

Kounis syndrome refers to the coexistence of acute coronary syndromes with allergic, hypersensitivity, and anaphylactic reactions due to mast cell activation. The patient being described developed myocardial infarction with atrial fibrillation and seizures following intake of diclofenac sodium.

Author Biographies

Ummer Karadan, Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala, India
Senior Consultant and Interventional Neurologist, Department of Neurology
Ashokan Nambiar, Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala, India
Senior consultant and HOD, Department of Cardiology
Rajesh Muraleedharan, Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala, India
Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology
Published
2021-09-27
How to Cite
KARADAN, Ummer et al. Kounis Syndrome with Atrial Fibrillation and Seizures Following Intake of Diclofenac Sodium. BMH Medical Journal - ISSN 2348–392X, [S.l.], v. 8, n. 4, p. 138-142, sep. 2021. ISSN 2348-392X. Available at: <https://babymhospital.org/BMH_MJ/index.php/BMHMJ/article/view/315>. Date accessed: 19 may 2024.
Citation Formats
Issue
Vol 8 No 4: October-December 2021
Section
Case Reports

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