Vol 70, No 5 (2012)
Case studies
Published online: 2012-05-23
Contrast−induced monoplegia following coronary angioplasty with iopromide
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.78919
Kardiol Pol 2012;70(5):499-500.
Abstract
Seizures, alterations in mental and cerebral functions, and ophthalmoplegia are known side effects of contrast agents. Here
we report a case of self-limiting monoplegia in a patient after the administration of intracoronary iopromide after coronary
angiography which emphasises that, although benign, contrast-induced monoplegia is a neurological disease which requires
careful evaluation and accurate management.
Keywords: iopromidecontrast agentencephalopathymonoplegiacoronary angiography