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Adverse reactions to fluorescein angiography
Acta Ophthalmologica
|June 1, 1986
Summary
Fluorescein angiography is generally safe, with nausea and dizziness being the most common adverse events. Serious reactions like myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest are rare but possible.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Cardiology
- Clinical Trials
Background:
- Fluorescein angiography is a crucial diagnostic tool in ophthalmology.
- Understanding the safety profile of fluorescein angiography is essential for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document and analyze adverse reactions in patients undergoing fluorescein angiography.
- To assess the incidence and types of adverse events associated with this procedure.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of adverse reactions recorded over a 9-year period.
- Inclusion of data from 9909 fluorescein angiography procedures.
- Review of electrocardiogram data from 100 consecutive patients.
Main Results:
- Nausea (4.6%) and vomiting (1.3%) were the most frequent adverse reactions.
- Serious events included myocardial infarction (3 cases) and cardiac arrest (1 case).
- Electrocardiograms showed no systematic changes in heart rate or rhythm in most patients.
Conclusions:
- Fluorescein angiography is associated with a low incidence of serious adverse events.
- Monitoring patients for adverse reactions, including cardiovascular events, is important.
- The procedure appears safe regarding cardiac rhythm and rate changes in the majority of patients.