An unusual but dramatic complication of coronary angiography: transient cortical blindness.
A 52-year-old woman developed transient cortical blindness after coronary angiography. Its occurrence after coronary angiography is far less common. A possible mechanism of this complication may be contrast penetration of the blood-brain barrier with direct neurotoxicity to the occipital cortex. Patient outcome is excellent, with complete recovery expected within 24-48 h.
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D019575:Blindness, Cortical / Q000209:etiology*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007479:Iopamidol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D008875:Middle Aged; D020127:Recovery of Function
D003287:Contrast Media; C057937:iomeprol; D007479:Iopamidol