Angioplasty risks

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Angioplasty risks

Graph of 100 people, showing how many people out of 100 have had certain risks from angioplasty

Out of 100 people who have had a coronary angioplasty for stable angina:

  • About 1 or 2 people had a serious bleeding problem from the procedure.
  • About 1 to 4 people had damage to a blood vessel from the catheter.
  • Fewer than 1 out of 100 people (4 out of 1,000) had emergency bypass surgery.
  • Fewer than 1 out of 100 (2 out of 1,000) had a stroke.
  • Fewer than 1 out of 100 (1 out of 1,000) died.

These numbers about risks come from problems seen in patients in hospitals.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
Clinical Review Board
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Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Ignite Healthwise, LLC education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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