| Major Adverse Events With Common Cardiovascular Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Procedure | Adverse Event(s) | Risk |
| Coronary angiography | Death | 1/1,000 |
| Dobutamine stress test | MI, VF | 1/2,000 |
| Exercise stress test | MI or death | 1/2,500 |
|
SPECT (nuclear) exam or radionuclide ventriculography |
Fatal malignancy | 1/1,000 - 1/10,000 |
| Iodinated contrast agents |
Life-threatening reactions (potential or immediate) |
HO - 1/500 LO - 1/5,000 |
| Ultrasound contrast agents |
Anaphylactoid reaction Severe fatal allergic reaction |
1/15,000 1/500,000 |