Kounis Syndrome with Atrial Fibrillation and Seizures Following Intake of Diclofenac Sodium
Authors
Robin George
Ummer Karadan
Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala, India
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
