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A Delayed, Unusual Non-Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema after Intravascular Administration of Non-Ionic, Low Osmolar Radiocontrast Media for Coronary Angiography

  • Kang, Min-Ho (Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University School of Medicine) ;
  • Nah, Jong-Chun (Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University School of Medicine)
  • Published : 2013.07.30
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Abstract

Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema (NCPE) is a rare adverse reaction to iodinated radiocontrast media (RCM), in which all previous cases were immediate reactions. A 56-year-old male was given iopamidol, a non-ionic, low osmolar RCM, during coronary artery angiography. He developed pulmonary edema and fever a day after the procedure. Despite diuretic therapy, the patient's pulmonary edema worsened and his high fever persisted. The patient's pulmonary edema was eventually resolved with intravenous steroid treatment. We interpreted the patient's condition as NCPE manifesting as a delayed reaction to RCM. To our knowledge, our case is the first to show NCPE as a delayed hypersensitivity reaction.

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