Contrast Medium-Induced Encephalopathy after Coronary Angiography– Case Report

Abstract

Contrast-induced encephalopathy represents a rare, reversible complication that appears after intravenous or intra-arterial exposure to contrast agents. There is no consensus in the literature regarding the mechanism of action. However, the theoretical mechanism is set around the disruption of the blood-brain barrier and the contrast agents’ chemical properties.

Keywords

• contrast-induced encephalopathy