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Left-Sided Heart Catheterization - Left Heart Catheterization

Home Care and Complications

What happens later at home?

Usually a person can usually return to normal activities the next day unless surgery was indicated.

What are the potential complications after the procedure?

The risks of this procedure are:

bleeding

infection

death, though this is uncommon

When a balloon is used to open a blockage, the artery may be damaged or even rupture. This may require immediate surgery.

Allergic reactions to the dye that is used can also occur. These include:

flushing of the skin, in which the skin becomes hot and red

itching of the skin

rash

kidney failure, known as acute renal failure

anaphylactic shock, which is severe difficulty breathing and a drop in blood pressure. This may cause death.

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