Ergonovine stress echocardiography: Recent experience and safety in our centre

Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients referred for ergonovine stress echocardiography (n = 38) n (%)

Age (yr, mean ± SD)	55 ± 12.11
Masculine gender	24 (63)
Active smokers	14 (37)
Ex-smokers	4 (10.5)
Alcohol consumption > 2 drinks/d	6 (16)
Arterial hypertension	17 (48)
Diabetes mellitus	5 (13)
Hypercholesterolemia	15 (39)
Chronic kidney disease	2 (5)
Antecedents of myocardial infarction	1 (2.6)
Antecedents of typical angina	2 (5)
Antecedents of variant angina	3 (8)
Antecedents of percutaneous coronary revascularization	2 (5)
Antecedents of surgical coronary revascularization	1 (2.6)

Chronic kidney disease was defined as a creatinine clearance of < 60 mL/min.

Table 2 Results of ergonovine stress echocardiography (n = 40) n (%)

Positive tests	6 (15)
Transient segment function worsening	6 (15)
Dynamic ischemia in electrocardiogram	3 (7.5)
Chest pain during the test	6 (15)
Hypertensive reaction	2 (5)
Sustained tachy or bradyarrhythmias	0 (0)
Complications	1 (2.5)
Mild adverse reactions	16 (40)