Angioplasty Risks
Current as of: December 16, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & John B. Wong, MD - Palliative Medicine
Angioplasty RisksOut of 100 people who have angioplasty, about 1 will have serious bleeding or damage to a blood vessel from the catheter; about 1 to 2 will have damage to the coronary artery; about 1 will have a stroke or need emergency bypass surgery; and about 1 will die. The information shown here is based on the best available evidence. Current as of: December 16, 2019 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & John B. Wong, MD - Palliative Medicine |
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