title: Multiple bee stings resulting in ST elevation myocardial infarction (the Kounis syndrome).
abstract: Kounis syndrome consists of angina pectoris or myocardial infarction that is triggered by the release of inflammatory mediators in the setting of an allergic reaction. We present the case of a 61-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with anaphylaxis after being stung by >100 bees. During resuscitation, he subsequently developed ST elevation myocardial infarction.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Emergency Medicine (Pelli, Wieters) and Internal Medicine (Montalvo), Baylor Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas; and Texas A&M Medical School (Firozgary).
authors.forename: Joseph R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Pelli
authors.affiliation: Departments of Emergency Medicine (Pelli, Wieters) and Internal Medicine (Montalvo), Baylor Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas; and Texas A&M Medical School (Firozgary).
authors.forename: J Scott
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Wieters
authors.affiliation: Departments of Emergency Medicine (Pelli, Wieters) and Internal Medicine (Montalvo), Baylor Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas; and Texas A&M Medical School (Firozgary).
authors.forename: Bahrom
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Firozgary
authors.affiliation: Departments of Emergency Medicine (Pelli, Wieters) and Internal Medicine (Montalvo), Baylor Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas; and Texas A&M Medical School (Firozgary).
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Montalvo