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Left Heart Catheterization

Alternate Names : Left-Sided Heart Catheterization

Left Heart Catheterization | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications

What happens later at home?

Usually a person can usually return to normal activities the next day unless surgery was indicated.

What are the potential complications after the procedure?

The risks of this procedure are:

  • bleeding
  • infection
  • death, though this is uncommon
  • When a balloon is used to open a blockage, the artery may be damaged or even rupture. This may require immediate surgery.

    Allergic reactions to the dye that is used can also occur. These include:

  • flushing of the skin, in which the skin becomes hot and red
  • itching of the skin
  • rash
  • kidney failure, known as acute renal failure
  • anaphylactic shock, which is severe difficulty breathing and a drop in blood pressure. This may cause death.

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    Author: Adam Brochert, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 05/07/00



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