“…Concerns have been expressed that some radiographic contrast media may contribute to thromboembolic complications during arteriography (Editorial, 1992;Moliterno & Topol, 1996). The newer non-ionic low-osmolar media are of particular concern in this regard (Hwang et al, 1989;Kopko et al, 1990;Esplugas et al, 1991;Gasperetti et al, 1991;Casalini, 1992;Piessens et al, 1993;Aguejouf et al, 1995;Aguirre et al, 1995;Grines et al, 1996), and an increased thrombogenic tendency and higher rates of ischaemic complications after coronary angioplasty have been observed with these media (Gasperetti et al, 1991;Aguirre et al, 1995;Grines et al, 1996).…”