Echocardiography: fatal reactions to contrast agents.
Before performing an investigative procedure, it is important to first determine whether the results will influence therapeutic management of the patient concerned.
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000401:mortality; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000401:mortality; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005466:Fluorocarbons / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000401:mortality; D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003287:Contrast Media; D005466:Fluorocarbons; D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride