A Case With Repeated Recurrent Acute Coronary Syndrome Due To Pseudoephedrine Use: Kounis Syndrome

Abstract

Allergic reaction-associated acute coronary syndrome picture is defined as Kounis syndrome. Although drug use is the most common cause of allergic reaction, foods and environmental factors may also play a role in the etiology. Herein, a case with acute coronary syndrome that developed two times at 8-month interval due to pseudoephedrine use for upper respiratory tract infection is presented.