[ effect of cyproheptadine on prevention of Vomiting and Nausea induced by contrast agent during coronary angiography and ventriculography of left ventricle]

ABSTRACT

Background and aim: coronary artery disease is one of the most common problems in medicine. The correct diagnosis of the affected artery and its treatment can prevent further development of atherosclerosis. Coronary angiography is the gold diagnostic standard of coronary atherosclerosis disease, but causes some dangers for the patients, such as adverse reaction to contrast agent media. Vomiting and nausea are the most common problems during angiography that increase the length of angiography and cause unstrile condition. Nausea and vomiting are related to the serotonin receptors in the brain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cyproheptadine [a serotonin blocker] on vomiting and nausea during angiography and ventriculography