Heart Catheterization Procedure With Pci (percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
Cardiac angiography; Angiography - heart; Angiogram - coronary
What the risks are
Cardiac catheterization carries a slightly increased risk when compared with other heart tests. However, the test is very safe when performed by an experienced team.
Generally the risk of serious complications ranges from 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 500. Risks of the procedure include the following:
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Cardiac tamponade - Irregular heart beats
- Injury to the coronary artery
- L...
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