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Cardiac Catheterization With Angioplasty and Atherectomy
Heart (Healthy)
Heart Angioplasty and Heart Disease
Before Your Procedure (Angioplasty and Atherectomy)
Getting Started (Angioplasty and Atherectomy)
Moving to the Cardiac Lab for Angioplasty and Atherectomy
What Happens During a Cardiac Catheterization With Atherectomy
Moving to the Recovery Room After Cardiac Catheterization With Atherectomy
Leaving the Hospital After Angioplasty
Angioplasty and Leaving the Hospital -- Information for Diabetic Patients
Special Instructions for Cardiac Catheterization With Atherectomy
What Results Can You Expect From Cardiac Catheterization With Angioplasty and Atherectomy?
How Safe is Cardiac Catheterization With Atherectomy?
Cardiac Catheterization With Atherectomy Complications -- Minor
Other Atherectomy Risks and Possible Outcomes
Cardiac Catheterization With Atherectomy Complications -- Major
Cardiac Catheterization With Atherectomy Complications -- Final Thoughts
Atherectomy Risks -- Bleeding Problems
Atherectomy Risks -- Irregular Heartbeats
Atherectomy Risks -- Stroke
Atherectomy Risks -- Heart Attack
Atherectomy Risks -- Abrupt or Sudden Closure of the Artery
Atherectomy Risks -- Blood Vessel Injuries
Atherectomy Risks -- Blood Clots
Atherectomy Risks -- Medical Equipment Failure
Atherectomy Risks -- Allergic Reaction to Medication
Atherectomy Risks -- Kidney Problems
Atherectomy Risks -- Coronary Bypass, Balloon Pump, and/or Pacemaker
Atherectomy Risks -- Heart Injury
Atherectomy Risks -- Infections
Atherectomy Risks -- No Reflow
Atherectomy Risks -- Loss of Life
Risks of Atherectomy as a Diabetic
Atherectomy Risks for Diabetic Patients
Atherectomy Risks for People With Kidney Disease
Alternatives to Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stent Placement
What If You Don't Have Cardiac Catheterization With Atherectomy?
Cardiac Catheterization and Treatments -- Summary
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Video Text
Since cardiac catheterization is a sterile procedure, infections are extremely unusual. The risk has decreased even further with the use of disposable single-use catheters that are certified as sterile. Infections that do occur are usually minor and involve the vein that was used to insert the catheter.
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