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Gouel-Cheron A, Neukirch C, Kantor E, Malinovsky JM, Tacquard C, Montravers P, Mertes PM, Longrois D. Clinical reasoning in anaphylactic shock: addressing the challenges faced by anaesthesiologists in real time: A clinical review and management algorithms. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38:1158-1167. [PMID: 33973926 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Acute hypersensitivity reactions to drugs occur infrequently during anaesthesia and the peri-operative period. When clinical presentation includes the classical triad, erythema, cardiovascular abnormalities and increased airway pressure, the diagnosis is evident and the challenge is to prescribe a therapeutic regimen according to guidelines and to manage refractory signs in a timely manner. In many situations, however, the initial clinical signs are isolated, such as increased airway pressure or arterial hypotension. Rendering a differential diagnosis with causes and mechanisms other than acute hypersensitivity reactions (AHRs) is difficult, delaying treatment with possible worsening of the clinical signs, and even death, in previously healthy individuals. In these difficult diagnostic situations, clinical reasoning is mandatory, and guidelines do not explicitly explain the elements on which clinical reasoning can be built. In this article, based on clinical evidence whenever available, experimental data and pathophysiology, we propose algorithms that have been evaluated by experts. The goal of these algorithms is to provide explicit elements on which the differential diagnosis of AHRs can be made, accelerating the implementation of adequate therapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Aurelie Gouel-Cheron
- From the Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, DMU PARABOL, Bichat Hospital, AP-HP (AGC, EK, PM, DL), Antibody in Therapy and Pathology, Pasteur Institute, UMR 1222 INSERM, Paris, France (AGC), Biostatistics Research Branch, Division of Clinical Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA (AGC), Pulmonology Department, Bichat Hospital, AP-HP, Paris University (CN), INSERM UMR 1152, Paris University, DHU FIRE, Paris (CN, PM), Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, Maison Blanche Hospital, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims, Reims (JM-M), Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg (CT, PM-M), Paris University (PM, DL), EA 3072, Institut de Physiologie, FMTS, Faculté de Médecine de Strasbourg, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg (PM-M) and INSERM1148, Paris, France (DL)
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Kounis NG, Koniari I, Soufras GD, Tsigkas G, Plotas P, Davlouros P, Hahalis G. Sugammadex-induced atropine-resistant bradycardia: clinical, pathophysiologic, and electrocardiographic considerations. JA Clin Rep 2020; 6:31. [PMID: 32383018 PMCID: PMC7205945 DOI: 10.1186/s40981-020-00336-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Kounis NG, Cervellin G, Koniari I, Bonfanti L, Dousdampanis P, Charokopos N, Assimakopoulos SF, Kakkos SK, Ntouvas IG, Soufras GD, Tsolakis I. Anaphylactic cardiovascular collapse and Kounis syndrome: systemic vasodilation or coronary vasoconstriction? ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2018; 6:332. [PMID: 30306071 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2018.09.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The first reported human anaphylactic death is considered to be the Pharaoh Menes death, caused by a wasp sting. Currently, anaphylactic cardiovascular events represent one of most frequent medical emergencies. Rapid diagnosis, prompt and appropriate treatment can be life saving. The main concept beyond anaphylaxis lies to myocardial damage and ventricular dysfunction, thus resulting in cardiovascular collapse. Cardiac output depression due to coronary hypoperfusion from systemic vasodilation, leakage of plasma and volume loss due to increased vascular permeability, as well as reduced venous return, are regarded as the main causes of cardiovascular collapse. Clinical reports and experiments indicate that the human heart, in general, and the coronary arteries, in particular, could be the primary target of the released anaphylactic mediators. Coronary vasoconstriction and thrombosis induced by the released mediators namely histamine, chymase, tryptase, cathepsin D, leukotrienes, thromboxane and platelet activating factor (PAF) can result to further myocardial damage and anaphylaxis associated acute coronary syndrome, the so-called Kounis syndrome. Kounis syndrome with increase of cardiac troponin and other cardiac biomarkers, can progress to heart failure and cardiovascular collapse. In experimental anaphylaxis, cardiac reactions caused by the intracardiac histamine and release of other anaphylactic mediators are followed by secondary cardiovascular reactions, such as cardiac arrhythmias, atrioventricular block, acute myocardial ischemia, decrease in coronary blood flow and cardiac output, cerebral blood flow, left ventricular developed pressure (LVdp/dtmax) as well as increase in portal venous and coronary vascular resistance denoting vascular spasm. Clinically, some patients with anaphylactic myocardial infarction respond satisfactorily to appropriate interventional and medical therapy, while anti-allergic treatment with antihistamines, corticosteroids and fluid replacement might be ineffective. Therefore, differentiating the decrease of cardiac output due to myocardial tissue hypoperfusion from systemic vasodilation and leakage of plasma, from myocardial tissue due to coronary vasoconstriction and thrombosis might be challenging during anaphylactic cardiac collapse. Combined antiallergic, anti-ischemic and antithrombotic treatment seems currently beneficial. Simultaneous measurements of peripheral arterial resistance and coronary blood flow with newer diagnostic techniques including cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and myocardial scintigraphy may help elucidating the pathophysiology of anaphylactic cardiovascular collapse, thus rendering treatment more rapid and effective.
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- Nicholas G Kounis
- Department of Cardiology University of Patras Medical School, Rion, Patras, Achaia, Greece
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- Department of Electrophysiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, England
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- Emergency Department, Academic Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Division of Pneumology, Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Pirgos, Pirgos, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, "Saint Andrews State General Hospital", Patras, Achaia, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, Greece
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Kounis NG, Koniari I, Tzanis G, Soufras G, Hahalis G. Allergic Angina Syndrome in Anesthesia and Diabetes. Indian J Crit Care Med 2018. [PMID: 29531459 PMCID: PMC5842458 DOI: 10.4103/ijccm.ijccm_363_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Yoon SH, Bang JY, Seo H, Song JG. Sudden cardiovascular collapse caused by severe anaphylaxis after cisatracurium use: a case report. Korean J Anesthesiol 2014; 67:412-5. [PMID: 25558342 PMCID: PMC4280479 DOI: 10.4097/kjae.2014.67.6.412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2013] [Revised: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 11/27/2013] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Kounis syndrome is an acute coronary syndrome concurrently occurs with allergic or hypersensitivity reactions. In patient with this syndrome, inflammatory mediators released due to an allergic reaction implicate to induce coronary artery spasm and atheromatous plaque rupture. We describe a patient with coronary artery disease who developed acute perioperative myocardial infarction leading to cardiac arrest after the anaphylactic reaction to cisatracurium, which led to a suspicion of Kounis syndrome. Anesthesiologists should be aware that anaphylaxis or allergic reactions can progress to acute coronary syndrome, thereby significantly change the course of the disease.
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- Syn-Hae Yoon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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