Open AccessShellfish allergy and relation to iodinated contrast media: United Kingdom survey
Author(s) -
Mudassar Baig
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
world journal of cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1949-8462
DOI - 10.4330/wjc.v6.i3.107
Subject(s) - medicine , iodinated contrast , allergy , iodine , coronary angiography , pediatrics , surgery , computed tomography , materials science , immunology , metallurgy , myocardial infarction
To assess current practice of United Kingdom cardiologists with respect to patients with reported shellfish/iodine allergy, and in particular the use of iodinated contrast for elective coronary angiography. Moreover we have reviewed the current evidence-base and guidelines available in this area.
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