Anatolian Journal of Emergency Medicine

Yazarlar: Şule YAKAR, Necmi BAYKAN, Bahadır TAŞLIDERE

Konular:Tıp

Anahtar Kelimeler:Bee sting,Kounis syndrome,Myocardial infarction

Özet: Local and systemic reactions due to bee stings can be seen. Allergic acute myocardial infarction which is rarely seen after bee sting is defined as Kounis syndrome. We reported a case of fifty-five year old male patient who was admitted to the emergency department after bee sting and diagnosed as acute myocardial infarction. Emergency department physicians should keep in mind the Kounis syndrome which may develop due to bee sting; In patients with chest pain, electrocardiography should be performed and cardiac enzymes should be followed.

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