ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH ALLERGIC URTICARIA

Electrocardiographic changes associated with allergic urticaria.

One of us (Rogen, 1957) has reported a patient in whom extensive cardiographic abnormalities were associated with massive urticaria, the abnormalities being of short duration and clearing with rapid recovery from the urticaria. Her condition is summarized shortly as Case 2. The first patient reported here as Case 1 had associated mild urticaria only, but the electrocardiogram showed features si...

Electrocardiographic changes associated with neurologic events.

Novel electrocardiographic changes associated with iatrogenic pneumothorax.

A56-year-old woman (height 165 cm, weight 65 kg) was admitted to the hospital because of a 2-day history of epigastric pain and emesis. Two weeks prior to admission, she had a Billroth II with Roux-en-Y procedure for stomach stricture and biliary reflux. Her medical history was significant for 1 episode of atrial fibrillation many years previously, osteoporosis, bilateral hip replacements, and ...

Urticaria associated with dermatophytosis.

BACKGROUND Although urticaria has been reported in association with tinea or other fungal infections, usually this relationship is considered coincidental. CLINICAL CASE We report the case of a patient that developed two episodies of generalised urticaria associated with dermatophytosis. An allergologic studied was performed. Skin prick tests with a battery of common inhalant allergens and fo...

Sensitization to Food and Aeroallergens in Patients with Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Eczema and Urticaria

Background and Aims: Allergic disorders such as asthma, urticaria, eczema, and allergic rhinitis are common worldwide, and allergens are the most common etiology and exacerbating factors. So, This study aimed to find the allergens in these patients with skin prick tests. Materials and Methods: All the allergic cases referred to an allergic clinic in the north of Iran were visited by an allergi...