Gadolinium as an Alternative Contrast Agent During Cardiac Catheterization in Patient with Iodine-induced Hyperthyroidism

Abstract

We report the first case of a male patient with iodine-induced hyperthyroidism and unstable angina pectoris in whom a diagnostic cardiac catheterization with gadolinium as contrast agent was chosen. The patient was hospitalized with an iodine-induced hyperthyroidism after angioplasty using an iodinated contrast agent. He presented with a continuous arrhythmia and unstable angina pectoris. A repeated cardiac catheterization using iodinated contrast agent was contraindicated. This case report shows that gadolinium is a useful alternative contrast agent for cardiac intervention in patients with iodine-induced hyperthyroidism.

Key words

Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism - gadolinium - cardiac catheterization

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