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Risks - Angiography
Angiography is generally a safe procedure, but minor side effects are common and there's a small risk of serious complications.
You'll only have the procedure if the benefits outweigh any potential risk.
Speak to your doctor about the risks with having angiography.
Side effects
After angiography, many people have:
- bruising
- soreness
- a very small bump or collection of blood near where the cut was made
These problems should improve in a few days or weeks and are not usually anything to worry about.
You can take painkillers, such as paracetamol, for any discomfort if you need to.
Complications
Most people who have angiography do not have complications, but there's a small chance of minor or more serious complications.
Possible minor complications include:
- an infection where the cut was made, causing the area to become red, hot, swollen and painful – this may need to be treated with antibiotics
- a mild reaction to the contrast agent, such as an itchy rash – it can usually be controlled with medicine
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