Abstract |
Transient global amnesia has been associated with cerebral angiography performed with use of ionic agents. Nonionic contrast agents are associated with fewer complications, but complications do occur. The authors describe two patients who developed transient global amnesia after they underwent cerebral angiography with iopamidol. The precise pathophysiologic mechanism remains unclear, but the syndrome is by definition self-limited.
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Authors | D W Giang, D K Kido |
Journal | Radiology
(Radiology)
Vol. 172
Issue 1
Pg. 195-6
(Jul 1989)
ISSN: 0033-8419 [Print] United States |
PMID | 2633769
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Amnesia
(chemically induced, etiology)
- Cerebral Angiography
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Iopamidol
(adverse effects)
- Male
- Middle Aged
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