There are 3 variants of Kounis Syndrome (allergic angina syndrome, allergic coronary artery spasm).
Patient selection: Kounis syndrome present
Parameters:
(1) status of coronary arteries
(2) stent thrombosis
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Status of Coronary Arteries
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Stent Thrombosis
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Type
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normal or nearly normal
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no stent
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I
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pre-existing atheromatous disease
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no stent or absent
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II
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pre-existing atheromatous disease
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present
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III
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The diagnosis of the Type III variant requires histologic demonstration of eosinophils or mast cells.
