Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) most common complication compare
with Diet or without Diet
Abstract
Abstract: Purpose: Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) is usually done
when the patient is on an empty stomach. In case, if the patient is not,
their FFA is rescheduled for the next day to avoid the risk of
complications. The purpose of this study was to compare the
complications in patients who had undergone an FFA procedure on an empty
stomach to those who had breakfast immediately before the procedure.
Methods: In this study, 210 participants underwent FFA, of which 104
were fasting, and 106 had breakfast just before their procedure. In
these two populations, we compare the immediate and post-procedure
complications. Result: Patients who had FFA on an empty stomach were
more likely to experience nausea and vomiting (11.32% vs 7.69%), skin
allergies (1.89% vs 1.92%), and unconsciousness (0.94% vs 2.88%). In
either the fasting or control groups, no complications were
statistically significant (P>0.05). Conclusion: FFA is
generally a safe procedure, however, previous studies have observed
increased adverse events with people on empty stomachs. In individuals
with various systemic disorders and diets, our study found no increase
in adverse effects. Consequently, FFA shouldn’t be postponed in these
individuals who are not on a diet or who have systemic co-morbidities.