Koroner Anjiyografi Yapýlan Hastalarda Ýohexolün Solunum Fonksiyon Testi Parametrelerine Etkisi EFFECTS OF IOHEXOL ON PULMONARY FUNCTIONS IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIAGNOSTIC CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY (original) (raw)

Summary Background: Adverse respiratory reactions have been reported with intravascular radiographic contrast media. The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of iohexol on pulmonary functions in patients undergoing diagnostic coronary angiography. Methods: Thirty patients diagnosed as coronary artery disease undergoing diagnostic coronary angiography were enrolled in the study. Subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergic bronchitis, myocardial infarction and documented systolic dysfunction by transthoracic echocardiography were excluded. The respiratory functions of the patients before and immediately after the coronary angiography were measured and arterial blood gas analyses were performed. The subjects were divided into two groups according to results of angiography as having coronary artery disease (Group 1) and without significant coronary artery disease (Group 2). The angiography procedures were performed by a single, experienced angiogr...