Wasp Sting Gives UK Man a Heart Attack

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.

Source: Medindia