Anaphylaxis to iodinated contrast media: clinical characteristics related with development of anaphylactic shock.

Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of radiocontrast media (RCM) induced hypersensitivity and can be life-threatening if profound hypotension is combined. With increased use of iodine based RCM, related hypersensitivity is rapidly growing. However, the clinical characteristics and risk factors of RC...

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Main Authors: Min-Hye Kim, Suh-Young Lee, Seung-Eun Lee, Min-Suk Yang, Jae-Woo Jung, Chang Min Park, Whal Lee, Sang-Heon Cho, Hye-Ryun Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4059752?pdf=render