Risks and Complications of Angiography

Possible risks and complications

The risks and possible complications for your procedure include the boxes checked below:

☐ Bleeding or bruising at the insertion site

☐ Tear, crack, or hole (puncture) in the artery lining

☐ Blood clots. Rarely, these may be so severe that your leg may be at risk. Your healthcare provider may have to immediately do an operation to remove the clot.

☐ Infection

☐ Stroke

☐ Allergic reaction or kidney problems from the X-ray dye

☐ Heart attack, stroke, or death (very rare)

☐ The need for emergency cardiac or leg surgery (very rare)

☐ Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia)

☐ Impaired kidney function (very rare)

☐ Bubble (pseudoaneurysm) in the artery

☐ Death

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What to tell your healthcare provider

It's important that you tell your healthcare provider:

• The names of all prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take. This should also include herbs, vitamins, and other supplements.

• If you have had any allergic reactions in the past to contrast dye, latex or any medicines

• If you are pregnant or think you could be. The procedure may need to wait until after the baby is born. 

• If you have problems with your kidney function