Angiography: Understanding the Risks
Angiography: Understanding the RisksTranscriptTo see how your heart is working, your doctor has recommended coronaryangiography. While this procedure is common it does have some risks.There is a very small risk of a heart attack, stroke or death. Less serious complicationsoccur slightly more often, and may include: excessive bleeding or a blood clot at thesite where the catheter was inserted; injury to the artery, vein or nerve which mayrequire surgery; impaired kidney function, which may be reversed; an allergic reactionto the contrast material; and arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can usually becorrected during the procedure.But keep in mind that angiography is the best way for your doctor to detect coronaryartery disease in order to treat it before it leads to a more serious heart problem.If you still have questions about the procedure or its possible risks, talk to your doctor.He can help explain each one helping to make you more comfortable before yourcoronary angiography.20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_ha_10206_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient mesh
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