Angioplasty and Stenting: Understanding the Risks
Angioplasty and Stenting: Understanding the RisksTranscriptYour doctor has recommended you have a coronary angioplasty. As with any medicalprocedure, coronary angioplasty – with or without a stent – has some possible risks.There is a chance that the treated artery will narrow again. This is called restenosis.Within six months, the risk of restenosis with angioplasty alone is thirty percent. Withstenting, the risk is reduced to ten to twenty percent; and with a drug-eluting stent, therisk is less than ten percent.You can help reduce the risk of restenosis with a heart healthy lifestyle that includesa low fat diet, regular exercise and no smoking. If the artery does narrow again, youmay need to have another angioplasty, another stent, or coronary artery bypasssurgery.The other possible risks are a slight risk of the artery closing up during the procedure,requiring emergency bypass surgery – this is very rare as one or more stents canusually keep an artery open; a slight risk of heart attack, stroke or death; and the riskthat a blood clot may form on the stent. Medication will reduce this risk.Despite the risks, your healthcare provider has decided that angioplasty – with orwithout stenting – will benefit your heart and overall health for the long-term. Discussall possible risks before the procedure and feel comfortable that angioplasty andstenting is the best treatment for you.20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_ha_10210_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient mesh
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