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How safe are angiograms?
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How safe are angiograms?
by Alice L., Sep 30, 1999 12:00AM
Just a week ago, I found out that my father might need to have a cardiac angiogram done. However, I have heard that there can be some repercussions to having it done. I have heard that there can be some paralysis or even death. What I'd like to know is how safe the cardiac angiogram is, if there are any other alternatives to the procedure, and if you would recommed it over other methods. Thank you very much!
A Concerned Daughter,
Alice
A Concerned Daughter,
Alice
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Oct 01, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Alice,
In experienced hands, angiograms are very safe. In general risks do include death 1/1000 ( closer to 1/5000 for a diagnostic case) stroke and most commonly bleeding from the site of the catheterization. These are average rates at CCF.Obviously, these risks vary from center to center and you should discuss the specifics with your dads cardiologist.
In experienced hands, angiograms are very safe. In general risks do include death 1/1000 ( closer to 1/5000 for a diagnostic case) stroke and most commonly bleeding from the site of the catheterization. These are average rates at CCF.Obviously, these risks vary from center to center and you should discuss the specifics with your dads cardiologist.
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by yusuf105, Aug 12, 2008 03:38AM
A related discussion, Angiogram was started.
