Abstract
Kounis syndrome is the occurrence of acute coronary syndrome during an allergic reaction. It is thought to be due to mast cell activation and degranulation leading to coronary vasospasm. A 60-year-old gentleman presented with a cutaneous allergic reaction associated with tightening left-sided chest pain. This occurred 5 minutes after taking Amoxicillin. There were dynamic ECG changes with rising Troponin I. He had a similar episode following Amoxicillin four years ago. This case report highlights the importance of identifying Kounis Syndrome as an important differential diagnosis among patients presenting with chest pain.
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