Contrast ‐induced encephalopathy following cardiac catheterization

ConclusionsCIE is an important clinical entity to consider in the differential diagnosis of stroke following cardiac catheterization. Given that prognosis is excellent with supportive management only, physicians should be aware of it, and consider it prior to initiating thrombolysis. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 28, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Roberto Spina, Neil Simon, Romesh Markus, David WM Muller, Krishna Kathir Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research