# Kounis Syndrome Without Systemic Allergy: A Subtle Presentation of Stent Thrombosis

## TL;DR

A 67-year-old woman with a contrast allergy developed a rare heart condition called Kounis Syndrome, leading to a heart attack and stent thrombosis.

## Contribution

This case highlights a rare presentation of type III Kounis Syndrome without systemic allergy symptoms.

## Key findings

- A patient with a known contrast allergy developed STEMI and stent thrombosis, likely due to Kounis Syndrome.
- The case emphasizes the need to consider allergic triggers in acute coronary events.
- Contrast-sparing strategies may be important for high-risk patients with known allergies.

## Abstract

Kounis Syndrome, or allergic acute coronary syndrome, is a rare cause of myocardial ischemia triggered by hypersensitivity reactions. Type III Kounis Syndrome, involving in-stent thrombosis following an allergic insult, is particularly rare and underrecognized. We report the case of a 67-year-old woman with a known contrast allergy who developed inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) complicated by early stent thrombosis, suspected to be due to type III Kounis Syndrome. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for allergic triggers in acute coronary syndromes and considering contrast-sparing strategies in high-risk individuals.