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Angioplasty has proved to be a boon for patients suffering from heart diseases in the last 2-3 decades. It is efficient, economical, time-saving and involves less fuss. But in spite of that, there are a few side-effects of angioplasty as well. Let’s have a look at what could be the possible risks involved in and how to overcome them. The biggest threat involved in the procedure of angioplasty is that of tearing or bursting of the artery due to unsustainably high pressure. This leads to total blockage and could lead to heart attack. This problem could be repaired with a stent. Sometimes, the dislodged clot gets stuck in some other place, leading to possibility of stroke. There could be bleeding or bruising at the site of catheter. In angioplasty, X-rays using iodine contrast dye are responsible for kidney problems. This can be treated by giving intravenous fluids and medications before and after the procedure. Angioplasty causesirregular heartbeat in some patients and in about 3 to 5 % of the cases, heart attack occurs. Some patients develop allergic reactions towards the dye given during the procedure. Sometimes, in about 2 to 4 % cases, the affected artery closes down instead of opening up.In such cases an emergency bypass surgery of the coronary artery is performed. One of the most common side-effect of angioplasty is Restenosis. It refers to the gradual re-narrowing of the blood vessels within next few weeks after the procedure. The exact cause is unknown yet but experts say that blood clots occurring at or near the site of treatment could be the cause of restenosis and the risk factor increases in patients with hypertension, diabetes, angina or kidney disease. The side-effects of angioplasty are profoundly seen in elderly patients (age 75+), diabetics, patients with kidney problems and those with poor pumping function of their heart. Women are at a greater risk of encountering complications. However, almost all the side-effects are curable and the death rate among patients who have had angioplasty is very small (about 0.1%).Thus side-effects are relatively low-risk type and could be ruled out with due precaution and treatment.
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ANGIOPLASTY SIDE-EFFECTS
Angioplasty has proved to be a boon for patients suffering from heart diseases in the last 2
-3 decades. It is efficient, economical, time-saving and involves less fuss. But in spite of
that, there are a few side-effects of angioplasty as well. Let’s have a look at what could be the
possible risks involved in and how to overcome them.
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