Research Abstract
[Bronchospasm, apnea and heart arrest following dipyridamole perfusion scintigraphy].
Ottervanger JP, Haan D, Gans SJ, Hoorntje JC, Stricker BH
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
Jan 16, 1993
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Abstract
The occurrence of fatal respiratory insufficiency following dipyridamole-thallium imaging is described. The patient, a 67-year-old man, had a history of chronic obstructive lung disease. Since patients with a history of chronic obstructive lung disease have an increased risk of developing bronchospasm after dipyridamole infusion, it is advised to be cautious in performing dipyridamole-thallium imaging in these patients. Dobutamine may be an acceptable alternative to dipyridamole in these patients.
Affiliation
Afd. Cardiologie, Ziekenhuis De Weezenlanden, Zwolle.
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- PubMed ID:
- 8423863
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