Acute Transient Contrast-Induced Neurologic Deficit as a Complication of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Abstract

Acute transient contrast-induced neurologic deficit is an uncommon condition triggered by the administration of intra-arterial contrast during angiography. It can present with encephalopathy, cortical blindness, seizures, or focal deficits. This report describes a patient who presented with severe neurologic deficits after percutaneous coronary intervention, with complete symptom resolution within 72 hours.

Keywords

• percutaneous coronary intervention
• contrast media
• neurologic manifestations