Kounis syndrome secondary to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid use

Int J Cardiol. 2008 Feb 20;124(1):e4-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.11.165. Epub 2007 Mar 13.

Abstract

Myocardial injury and acute coronary syndrome have been rarely associated with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid intake. The responsible pathogenetic mechanism is described by an amplified mast cell degranulation inducing coronary artery spasm and/or acute myocardial infarction in susceptible individuals which is called Kounis syndrome. We report here a case of Kounis syndrome presented with acute coronary syndrome due to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid use. All other etiologies, including ischemic reinfarction were appropriately ruled out.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / adverse effects*
  • Angina Pectoris / chemically induced*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination