Angioplasty RisksOut of 100 people who have angioplasty, about 1 will have serious bleeding or damage to a blood vessel from the catheter; about 1 to 2 will have damage to the coronary artery; about 1 will have a stroke or need emergency bypass surgery; and about 1 will die. The information shown here is based on the best available evidence. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerMartin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJohn B. Wong, MD - Internal Medicine Current as ofAugust 3, 2016 Current as of:
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Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & John B. Wong, MD - Internal Medicine |
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