Risks and Complications of Angiography

Angiography is safe. But any procedure has risks and possible complications. Before you have any procedure, you should understand the possible risks. Below are the common risks for angiography. The risks will vary depending on the area that your angiography is studying. Your healthcare provider can discuss the risks and complications of your procedure with you in detail.

Possible Risks and Complications

The risks and possible complications for your procedure include the boxes checked below:

 Bleeding or bruising at the insertion site

 Tearing or cracking of the artery lining

 Blood clots

 Infection

 Stroke

 Heart attack, stroke, or death (very rare)

 Allergic reaction or kidney problems from the contrast medium (dye)

 The need for emergency cardiac surgery (very rare)

 Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia)