Hypersensitivity reactions associated with endovascular devices.
Allergic reactions to endoprostheses are uncommon and reported in association with orthopaedic, dental, endovascular and other implanted devices. Hypersensitivity reactions to the biomaterials used in endovascular prostheses are among the infrequent reactions that may lead to local or systemic complications following cardiovascular therapeutic interventions. This article reviews potential immunotoxic effects of commonly used biomaterials. Reports of putative hypersensitivity reactions to endovascular devices, including coronary stents, perforated foramen occluders, pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators are also reviewed.
Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.
Golara
G
Honari
Stephen G
SG
Ellis
Bruce L
BL
Wilkoff
Mark A
MA
Aronica
Lars G
LG
Svensson
James S
JS
Taylor
D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D054092:Foramen Ovale, Patent / Q000628:therapy; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects; D010328:Patch Tests; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects
D000485:Allergens; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008670:Metals