Iodinated Contrast Media in Diagnostic Imaging: Cardiovascular Side Effects

Background: Cardiovascular side effects occur rarely after iodinated contrast media administration and no real data can be found in literature. The presence of cardiovascular risk factors increases the incidence of these adverse reactions. Keywords: Iodinated contrast media, cardiovascular side effects, arrhythmias, dysthyroidism hypotensive crisis, bradycardia, intravenous.