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Cardiac Catheterization / Coronary Angiogram
Risks And Complications

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The overall risk for complications from cardiac catheterization is about 1 in 1000. Contrast dyes cause adverse effects in almost 1 out of 10 patients. The common side effect is nausea or vomiting. Some of the complications due to dye allergy are

Fast heartbeat
Slow heartbeat
Nausea
Vomiting
Shock
Kidney failure
Epilepsy
Itching
Rashes

Few other complications are

Bleeding at the insertion site
Damage to the blood vessels used for catheter entry
Infection
Ventricular arrhythmias
Pneumothorax [air collection between the chest wall and the lungs]
Cardiac tamponade [fluid collection around the heart]
Heart attack
Stroke [0.1%]
Air embolism
Death [0.1- 0.2%]

In rare cases, patients undergoing angiogram will be shifted to the operation room for an emergency bypass surgery.

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Posted by: drbhargavi Posted on: 04/22/2012

if the creatine level is 4.6 then can we go for angiogram.....if it is must and should then what will be the other alternative...please reply..

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Posted by: doctorJ Posted on: 11/15/2011

What is the average time for patient to stay in hospital on observation after cardiac Catheterization that is paid and covered by Horizon Blue Cross and other commercial insurance companies? BCBS does even pay for 24 hours for patient stay after cardiac cath. What is medical view on the issue? Favour of your response is appreciated. Email: Doctorwellness@aol.com

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Posted by: accountage Posted on: 09/23/2011

i am feeling leg pain and swelling on both the legs is it a symptom of heart patient ?

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Posted by: tjavailable Posted on: 01/15/2011

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Posted by: tjavailable Posted on: 01/15/2011

After a cardiac catheterization, the patient is asked to refrain from any exercise or exertion. They are not to lift heavy load or involve themselves in strenuous exercise. Care should be taken of the incision site so as to prevent a sore or swelling. It is also advisable that the patient does not drive for 24hours post procedure. heart-consult.com

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Posted by: Heather1(Guest) Posted on: 01/19/2010

My mom thought she had blockage, and they did this test and it was negative, no blockage. She gets dizzy and lightheaded when doing housework and feels chest pain. COuld it be wrong? Is it worth a second opiion.

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Posted by: sunny1 Posted on: 01/14/2008

My dad had coronary angiogram for placement of a medicated stent. But apparently something went wrong and he required immediate Coronary By pass surgery. I wonder how often this happens? Currently he is re-couping and I hope he recovers fully. The doctors say the danger is over !! Not sure What they mean. He is still in the ICU very worried.

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 12/30/2007

Very good Article.

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