Risks and Complications of Angiography
Angiography is safe but any procedure has risks and possible complications. Below, are common risks for angiography. These risks differ based on the part of the body being looked at. Discuss the risks with your healthcare provider. Be sure you understand them before you agree to have the procedure.
Possible risks and complications
The risks and possible complications for your procedure include:
- Infection
- Bleeding or bruising at the insertion site
- Tearing or cracking of the artery lining
- Blood clots.
- In rare instances, these may be so severe that your leg may be at risk.
- Your healthcare provider may have to immediately do an operation to remove the clot.
- Stroke.
- This may be more of a risk with angiography of the heart and upper body (such as the neck) than angiography of abdomen and lower body (such as the legs)
- Allergic reaction or kidney problems from the X-ray dye
- Impaired kidney function (very rare)
- Pseudoaneurysm (bubble) in the artery
- Heart attack
- The need for emergency cardiac or leg surgery (very rare)
- Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Death (very rare)
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What to tell your healthcare provider
It is important that you tell your healthcare provider:
- The names of all medicines you take. This should include herbs, supplements, and over-the-counter medicines.
- If you have had an allergic reaction in the past to contrast dye or any medicines.
- If you are pregnant or think you could be pregnant. The procedure may need to wait until after the baby is born.
- If you have problems with your kidney functions.
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