Anaphylaxis from Wasp Stings Inducing Coronary Thrombus. (11th June 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kasim, Sazzli; AbuBakar, Rafidah; McFadden, Eugene
• Other Names: Baumhäkel M. Academic Editor.; Steeds R. Academic Editor.; Ueda H. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in cardiology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-06-11
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/701753
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6404

Abstract

Abstract : Myocardial infarction as a result of wasp stings is a rare manifestation of acute coronary syndromes. It has been ascribed to kounis syndrome or allergic angina whose triggers include mast cell degranulation leading to coronary vasospasm and/or local plaque destabilisation. Its exact pathophysiology is still not clearly defined. We present a case of an acute coronary syndrome as a consequence of wasp stings and discuss its possible aetiology.