Angioplasty Risks

Out 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.

Out 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: August 3, 2016

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & John B. Wong, MD - Internal Medicine