The Effect of Coronary Angiography on Thyroid Function (Kermanshah 2002)

Abstract

Introduction: During the angiography of coronary vessels a great amount of iodine mixed with radio-contrasts enter the body, and if autonomic centers exist in thyroid it causes hyperthyroidism. This can be dangerous in patients with Cronary Artery Disease (CAD). This study aimed to determine the effect of a radio-contrast used in coronary angiohraphy on thyroid’s function in patients referring to Imam Ali Hospital of Kermanshah (2002).