Wasp stings are quite painful and take their time to settle down, however, it put a 45-year-old UK man in serious danger.
Cancer History Determines Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Heart attack patients are less likely to receive recommended drugs and interventions, and more likely to die in hospital if they had cancer.
Heart attack patients are less likely to receive recommended drugs and interventions, and more likely to die in hospital if they had cancer.
‘A 45-year-old man in the UK was bitten by a yellow jacket wasp, hours later, the pain became more frequent and he suffered a heart attack on the way to the hospital.
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The man was diagnosed with Kounis syndrome which means that a severe allergic reaction is followed by symptoms of chest pain that may progress to a heart attack. There are medical reports of the syndrome that were linked to allergic reactions to foods, insect stings and certain drugs. The man has a genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases, including a medical history of asthma and eczema, but never had a severe allergic reaction. He had been smoking a pack of cigarettes a day for more than 30 years. Prior to this incident, he had some buildup of plaque in his arteries, which also put his heart at risk.
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First One Hour After Heart Attack Is of Utmost Importance
Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of acute heart failure. From there, the symptoms become same as chronic or severe heart failure.
Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of acute heart failure. From there, the symptoms become same as chronic or severe heart failure.
Beta Blockers Unnecessary After Heart Attack If Other Drugs Followed
Beta blockers may not benefit heart attack survivors compared to ACE inhibitors and statins, especially in elderly patients with diabetes and dementia.
Beta blockers may not benefit heart attack survivors compared to ACE inhibitors and statins, especially in elderly patients with diabetes and dementia.
E-cigarettes Cause Arterial Stiffness and May Up Risk of Heart Attack
People who use E-cigarettes have increased drastically in the past few years. E-cigarettes with nicotine cause stiffening of arteries leading to several adverse health effects.
People who use E-cigarettes have increased drastically in the past few years. E-cigarettes with nicotine cause stiffening of arteries leading to several adverse health effects.
