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Arteriografía - Risks

Nombres alternativos

Angiograma; Angiografía

Riesgos:

Los riesgos dependen del tipo de arteriografía que se lleve a cabo. Usted debe preguntarle al médico acerca de estos riesgos antes de acordar la realización del examen.

En general, los riesgos pueden abarcar:

  • Reacción alérgica al tinte utilizado
  • Sangrado, infección y dolor en el sitio de la inyección
  • Coágulos sanguíneos
  • Daño a los vasos sanguíneos
  • Daño a los riñones a causa del tinte usado (mayor riesgo en los diabéticos)
  • Reviewed last on: 5/23/2010
  • David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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