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His physical examination was remarkable for shock with hypoxia and features of anaphylactic reaction. An urgent electrocardiogram was obtained, manifesting deep ST-segment depression in anterolateral leads with ST elevation of aVR, which hinted a severe three-vessel disease or left main disease. Allergic acute coronary syndrome was suspected. Thus, the patient was managed with fluid resuscitation, epinephrine, and corticosteroid injection along with acute coronary syndrome treatment algorithm with a favorable clinical response. One-hour serial ECG showed complete resolution of ST depression with aVR normalization. This pointed to possible acute coronary spasm. No further coronary intervention was performed, the patient was discharged after 2 days in good condition and planned for further cardiac evaluation during follow-up. Kounis syndrome is an intriguing process caused by the presence of two disease entities that must be treated simultaneously. 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