A case of contrast-induced encephalopathy.
BMJ Case Rep
; 12(11)2019 Dec 01.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31791981
The differential diagnosis of the patient with encephalopathy is broad and remains a common yet challenging problem for critical care physicians. A case is presented of contrast-induced encephalopathy in an 81-year-old man undergoing a left heart catheterisation after receiving iopamidol, a low-osmolar contrast agent. Immediately after receiving contrast, our patient experienced severe headache, agitation, altered mentation and significant skin hypersensitivity. This rare, acute and reversible neurological disturbance can be associated with administration of intra-arterial, osmotic, iodinated contrast. Although uncommon, it is important to recognise the various presentations, risk factors and treatment of this condition.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Iopamidol
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Encefalopatias
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Cateterismo Cardíaco
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Meios de Contraste
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Reino Unido