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PTA of the Femoral Artery Complications
Complications of PTA of the Femoral Artery
As with any surgical procedure, complications can occur.
Some possible complications may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart beats)
- Hemorrhage (bleeding)
- Wound infection
- Leg edema (swelling of the leg)
- Thrombosis (clot in the leg)
- Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs)
- Bleeding at the catheter insertion site (usually the groin) after PTA procedure
- Blood clot or damage to the blood vessel at the insertion site (PTA)
- Restenosis (blockage in the blood vessels after PTA procedure)
- Nerve injury
Patients who are allergic to or sensitive to medications, contrast dyes, iodine, shellfish, or latex should notify their physician.
There may be other risks depending upon your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your physician prior to the procedure.