Fluorescein Angiographys & Nausea Vomiting Reaction

Fluorescein Angiography usually refers to dye study of the arteries. The purpose of this procedure is to monitor blood vessels after injecting radioopaque dye. Fluorescein Angiography can be used to inspect the function of body organs such as brain, neck, heart, circuit, chest, kidneys, and limbs. The procedure can cause Fluorescein Angiography nausea vomiting reaction. About, 4.6 % of the patient experience nausea feeling and vomiting ( 1. 3 %) Some patients also have skin allergic reaction and shortness of breath. If it is poorly performed, it can cause the brain damage to the patient.  

Angiography comes from the Greek words, “ Angeion”. It means vessel. The X-ray image of angiography is called an angiogram or angiograph.

Fluorescein Angiography is developed by a Portugese physician, Egas Moniz. He also won the Nobel Prize in 1949. Egas is considered quite a pioneer in his field.

The X-ray images of Fluorescein Angiography can be viewed as still photos, but it can also be seen as motion images or film. Viewing it as film is very helpful for mapping an area. The film is usually taken at thirty frames per second. Fluorescein Angiography is usually performed in coronary arteries to view narrowing vessels in patients with macular degeneration, retinal vascular disorders, etc.