Thromboembolic complications in coronary angiography associated with the use of nonionic contrast medium.
Thromboembolic complications occurred during diagnostic coronary arteriography in three patients in spite of systemic heparinization. These mishaps were associated with the use of a nonionic contrast medium, which is known not to have a significant protective effect on coagulation pathways. If nonionic contrast media are to be used in angiographic studies of critical organs, meticulous technique is imperative, and adequate systemic heparinization is recommended.
Grollman
J H
JH
Little Company of Mary Hospital, Torrance, CA 90503.
Liu
C K
CK
Astone
R A
RA
Lurie
M D
MD
D000368:Aged; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007479:Iopamidol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000139:chemically induced*
D007479:Iopamidol