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Kounis syndrome can be defined as a heart attack that occurs due to allergic reasons. This condition may also be called "allergic myocardial infarction". In these rare cases, allergic causes such as drug use, insect bites, and bee stings can negatively affect the functioning of the heart muscle and cause a heart attack. The main symptoms of Kounis syndrome are chest pain, shortness of breath and palpitations. These include skin rash and...