Potential association between fentanyl, propofolinduced acute heart failure and Kounis syndrome: A case report and review of the literature by Vittorakis Eftychios in Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences
Potential association between fentanyl, propofolinduced acute heart failure and Kounis syndrome: A case report and review of the literature by Vittorakis Eftychios in Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences Abstract Propofol is a widely used anesthetic agent that is generally considered safe and well-tolerated. However, rare reports of propofol-induced acute heart failure have been reported, especially in patients with underlying cardiovascular disease. Propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS) is a rare but severe complication associated with prolonged use of propofol infusion. Kounis syndrome is a rare acute allergic reaction that can lead to inflammation of the coronary arteries, reduced blood flow to the heart, and damage to heart cells, potentially leading to symptoms of heart failure. The exact relationship between propofolinduced acute heart failure and Kounis syndrome is not yet fully understood and requires further investigation. Here, we ...