title: 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.
authors.affiliation: Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, Rize Training and Research Hospital, Islampasa Mah., Sehitler Caddesi, No. 74, 53020 Rize, Turkey.
authors.forename: Metin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Celiker
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Yüzüncü Yıl University, 65080 Van, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tuncer
authors.affiliation: Private Lokman Hekim Van Hospital, 65100 Van, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sekeralmaz