What question did this study set out to answer?

This report aims to illustrate the diagnostic challenges associated with acetaminophen-induced Type II Kounis syndrome and the role of a rapid response team.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Acetaminophen-Induced Type II Kounis Syndrome: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnostic Challenges and the Utility of a Physician-Staffed Rapid Response Car

Puntos clave

This report aims to illustrate the diagnostic challenges associated with acetaminophen-induced Type II Kounis syndrome and the role of a rapid response team.
Detailed case analysis of an 85-year-old male with Type II Kounis syndrome triggered by intravenous acetaminophen.
Monitoring for signs of acute coronary syndrome and facilitating pre-hospital diagnosis.
Utilization of a physician-staffed rapid response car for rapid intervention.
Total occlusion of the right coronary artery was documented.
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction was diagnosed promptly in the field.
The rapid response intervention allowed for a smooth transition to emergency percutaneous coronary intervention.

Resumen

Kounis syndrome (KS) is a clinical condition where anaphylaxis induces acute coronary syndrome. This report describes a case of Type II KS in an 85-year-old male, triggered by intravenous acetaminophen, resulting in total occlusion of the right coronary artery. The intervention of a physician-staffed rapid response car (RRC) facilitated early pre-hospital diagnosis of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This enabled an integrated transition to emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The case demonstrates the utility of advanced pre-hospital systems in managing the therapeutic conflicts associated with KS.

Me gusta

Guardar

Ver artículo completo

Cite This Study

Satoshi Hashiguchi (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d7baec16d51705d2df82 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104346

Me gusta

Guardar

Ver artículo completo