Buccal caffeine strips for reversal of adverse symptoms of vasodilator stress.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to recurrent shortages of aminophylline, intravenous caffeine has emerged as a commonly used, safe and reliable method to treat adverse effects of vasodilator stress agents. We sought to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of buccal caffeine strips which are rapidly absorbed, inexpensive, readily available, and simplify caffeine administration.

Methods

Consecutive patients undergoing regadenoson stress SPECT MPI were assessed for the occurrence of symptoms during testing over an 11-week period at a single metropolitan hospital. Adverse symptoms, including their severity and duration, were recorded at the time of testing. Patient satisfaction was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most satisfied). Patients received reversal with caffeine if symptoms were

SUBMITTER: Elsadany M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9258756 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature