| Literature DB >> 25548619 |
Nurdan Erol1, Aysu Turkmen Karaagac1, Nicholas G Kounis1.
Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, androgen excess and polycystic ovaries and is associated with hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular events. Oral contraceptives constitute first-line treatment, particularly when symptomatic hyperandrogenism is present. However, these drugs are associated with cardiovascular events and hypersensitivity reactions that pose problem in differential diagnosis and therapy. We present a 14 year-old female with polycystic ovary syndrome taking oral contraceptive and suffering from recurrent coronary ischemic attacks with increased eosinophils, and troponin levels suggesting Kounis syndrome.Entities:
Keywords: Contraceptives; Eosinophils; Kounis syndrome; Polycystic ovary syndrome; Troponin
Year: 2014 PMID: 25548619 PMCID: PMC4278164 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i12.1285
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Cardiol