Delayed cardiac tamponade following accidental injection of non-ionic contrast medium into the pericardium.
A case of cardiac tamponade developing over 10 hours after accidental injection of 80 ml iohexol (350 mg i/ml) during an intravenous digital subtraction arteriography (DSA) examination is described.
Gallant
M J
MJ
Department of Radiology, Northampton General Hospital.
Studley
J G
JG
D000059:Accidents; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007472:Iohexol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010496:Pericardium; D013997:Time Factors
D007472:Iohexol