Are there any risks associated with coronary angioplasty?
The risks associated with coronary angioplasty include: rupturing of an artery, heart attack, stroke or death. These events are rare. Sometimes during angioplasty, the lining of an artery can tear and block the flow of blood.. This is a rare, but serious event which can cause a heart attack. Sometimes this can be fixed in the catheterization laboratory. If not, a surgical team is on hand to perform immediate coronary artery bypass surgery if necessary.
