Q. How safe is angiography?

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Angiography is a safe and minimally invasive procedure typically used to diagnose or treat coronary heart conditions.

The safety of angiography depends on several factors including the skill of the operator, the type of equipment used, and the patient’s overall health. With modern imaging technology and trained professionals administering treatments, serious complications from angiography are rare — approximately 1 in every 1000 cases — but nonetheless possible.

It is important to note that while sedation or general anaesthesia may be required, usually no incisions are made during an angiogram and there is minimal risk associated with it. The risks involved with a procedure may include allergic reactions to dye used in imaging tests (e.g., contrast media), bleeding at insertion sites due to puncture trauma as well as infection at these puncture sites when invasive procedures are necessary. In addition, there can also be complications related to movement or spasms of blood vessels during prolonged procedures requiring stent deployment which can lead to further blockage or damage tissues in rare cases. Nonetheless, advancements in medical technology allow for these instances to be very much minimized today thanks largely due the accuracy from high-definition imaging systems so that highly intricate surgeries on vulnerable areas such as cardiac tissue can now be carried out safely using tiny tools under perfect visibility conditions for physicians monitoring real-time x-ray images control panels.

Before scheduling your procedure make sure you have your doctor explain all potential risks – any questions you have should also receive adequate explanation prior angiogram testing day so that you remain aware and reassured throughout the entire process.

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