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Risks and Complications of Coronary Angiography: A Comprehensive Review

2011; Canadian Center of Science and Education; Volume: 4; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5539/gjhs.v4n1p65

1916-9744

Morteza Tavakol, Salman Ashraf, Sorin J. Brener,

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

Coronary angiography and heart catheterization are invaluable tests for the detection and quantification of coronary artery disease, identification of valvular and other structural abnormalities, and measurement of hemodynamic parameters. The risks and complications associated with these procedures relate to the patient's concomitant conditions and to the skill and judgment of the operator. In this review, we examine in detail the major complications associated with invasive cardiac procedures and provide the reader with a comprehensive bibliography for advanced reading.