Angioplasty risks
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: June 24, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review Board
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Current as of: June 24, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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