Billionaire’s death after swallowing bee raises questions about rare cardiac reaction

Billionaire’s death after swallowing bee raises questions about rare cardiac reaction

Medical experts discuss potential risks of insect allergy, noting low risk for general population

On June 12, a prominent billionaire from India, Sunjay Kapur, died suddenly at the age of 53 in Windsor, England, according to multiple reports. (Raajessh Kashyap/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

Swallowing a bee can, in very rare cases, precipitate a heart attack, experts say. (iStock)

Kounis syndrome can result from a coronary event occurring in combination with anaphylactic or allergic reactions. (iStock)