Contrast-induced encephalopathy with visual and auditory hallucinations triggered by coronary angiography with iodixanol: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Contrast-induced encephalopathy (CIE) is a rare complication of coronary angiography posing a significant diagnostic challenge. Its incidence has substantially declined with the introduction of nonionic low-osmolar contrast media and, in most cases, it manifests with transient cortical blindness. Concomitant visual and auditory hallucinations in the course of CIE have never been reported.

Case report

We present the first reported case of CIE with concomitant visual and auditory hallucinations following coronary angiography in an 80-year-old female patient. The procedure was elective and performed via right radial approach. During the procedure, significant difficulties in crossing a tortuous and calcified brachiocephalic trunk were encountered. The patient lost aw

SUBMITTER: Kuzemczak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612131 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature