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Risks and Complications of Coronary Angiography: A Comprehensive Review
Coronary angiography and heart catheterization are invaluable tests for the detection and quantification of coronary artery disease, identification of valvular and other structural abnormalities, and measurement of hemodynamic parameters. The risks and complications associated with these procedures...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Canadian Center of Science and Education
2012
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4777042/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22980117 http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v4n1p65 |
| Sumario: | Coronary angiography and heart catheterization are invaluable tests for the detection and quantification of coronary artery disease, identification of valvular and other structural abnormalities, and measurement of hemodynamic parameters. The risks and complications associated with these procedures relate to the patient’s concomitant conditions and to the skill and judgment of the operator. In this review, we examine in detail the major complications associated with invasive cardiac procedures and provide the reader with a comprehensive bibliography for advanced reading. |
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