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June 10, 2026CureusOpen Access

Heparin-Induced Anaphylaxis With Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Case Report

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RKRamtin KhanipourRBReetom K BeraISIdelisse Suarez

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Overview

Case report finds heparin exposure may trigger severe anaphylaxis in patients with alpha-gal syndrome, indicating important clinical implications.

Key Points

  • This report aims to describe a case of heparin-induced anaphylaxis in a patient diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome.
  • Case report of a 64-year-old male with coronary artery disease and AGS
  • Monitoring and documenting clinical symptoms during hospitalization
  • Dietary interventions following diagnosis
  • The patient experienced two episodes of ventricular fibrillation during hospitalization
  • Episodic symptoms including palpitations and abdominal pain persisted until dietary restrictions were implemented
  • Total resolution of chronic symptoms was observed upon avoiding mammalian meat products.

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Khanipour et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a28fe326f82f25be989b9a4https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.110413
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