What are the risk after angioplasty?

Angioplasty is a widely used procedure for treating blocked arteries, and it can be an effective way to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and other related conditions. However, like any medical procedure there are risks associated with angioplasty.

Some of the most common risks include infections at or near the site of the catheter insertion (typically in the groin area), damage to nearby nerves or blood vessels, allergic reactions to any medications given during the procedure such as contrast dye allergy and rare cases of cardiac tamponade (a condition where pressure builds up in your chest due abnormal accumulation of fluid around your heart). Additionally if stents are placed a few potential problems include: restenosis (recurrent narrowing) that may require another intervention, stent thrombosis (blood clot formation on stent surface) which may affect your wellbeing very quickly and late complications such as recoil and malapposition (failure of adequate expansion/positioning in artery walls).

To minimize these potential risks it’s important that you follow all instructions provided by your cardiologist before undergoing angioplasty — including maintaining a healthy lifestyle — taking medications prescribed throughout recovery as well as regular check-ups afterwards.