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What are the risks of an angiogram?
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Angiogram: Less than 1% risk of clot, bruising, arrhythmia, bleeding. Discuss with your physician to determine if the benefit of the procedure is greater than the risk. That is the best question to ask on any test performed.
Answered 11/21/2012
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Additional: Additional risks of reaction to the contrast dye, renal failure, injury to a blood vessel requiring emergency surgery, stroke, heart attack, death.
Answered 12/7/2012
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