Nickel allergy induced systemic reaction to an intracardiac amplatzer device.
Nickel hypersensitivity is reported in about 10-15% of the general population and manifests mainly with dermatological signs. Chest discomfort, palpitations, signs and symptoms of pericarditis, and migraine are symptoms reported in rare cases of nickel hypersensitivity after implantation of a cardiac device made of nickel. We present the case of a patient with a nickel allergy from an Amplatzer device in which the removal of the device produced resolution of the symptoms.
Department of Cardiovascular Science, Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Filippo
F
Prestipino
Claudio
C
Pragliola
Mario
M
Lusini
Massimo
M
Chello
D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055989:Septal Occluder Device / Q000009:adverse effects*
D009532:Nickel