Avaliação da tomografia computadorizada com 64 colunas de detectores em pacientes com síndrome coronária aguda

Abstract

Quadro 2: Estratificação de risco em pacientes com síndrome coronária aguda sem supradesnível do segmento ST de acordo com as diretrizes da Sociedade Brasileira de

Perceptions of the nursing staff regarding the safety of elderly patients in the cardiac computed tomography with contrast

“…The venipuncture should be done preferably in the right arm into a large vein, and vital signs should be measured, including blood pressure, heart and respiratory rate. 2 The amount of the contrast medium injected is 80 mL to 120 mL, with a iodine concentration of 350 mg/mL for this exam, in particular. [ With respect to the injection pump, which is hard technology, a study performed in the United States tested an accessory device to detect overflow in automated injections of contrast medium, by the injector pump.…”

“…This test helps the diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), the leading cause of death among the population in developed countries and in many developing countries. 2 Despite the decline in recent decades, cardiovascular diseases are also the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Therefore, the Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) -coronarian angiotomography is requested as an early and non-invasive diagnostic exam, with the purpose of preserving and providing life quality to elderly individuals who are affected by the narrowing of the vessels that supply the heart's blood needs, especially the coronarian arteries, in addition to controlling and following-up the treatment of already diagnosed cardiac diseases.…”

“…Therefore, the Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) -coronarian angiotomography is requested as an early and non-invasive diagnostic exam, with the purpose of preserving and providing life quality to elderly individuals who are affected by the narrowing of the vessels that supply the heart's blood needs, especially the coronarian arteries, in addition to controlling and following-up the treatment of already diagnosed cardiac diseases. 2 To perform the CT -coronarian angiotomography, the intravenous administration of iodinated contrast media (radiopharmaceutical) is critical, which allows better view of the tissues, vessels and lesions. Nevertheless, possible adverse events (AEs) may occur in this procedure, such as allergic reactions, overflow, nephropathy induced by its use and drug interactions.…”

Safety of the elderly patient in cardiac Computerized Tomography: a descriptive study

“…This drug has a high iodine concentration and the ability to provide a positive contrast, facilitating the detection of cardiovascular diseases. However, adverse reactions may occur with its use, especially in the elderly, who presents risk factors inherent to the aging process (3) , which may compromise their safety in terms of the imaging diagnosis procedure.…”