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Coronary angiography contraindications
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no absolute contraindications to cardiac catheterization; however, there are several relative contraindications.
Contraindications
Contraindications
Absolute Contraindications
There are no absolute contraindications to cardiac catheterization.
Relative Contraindications
- Coagulopathy
- Decompensated congestive heart failure
- Hypertensive crisis
- Stroke or CVA
- Refractory arrhythmia
- GI hemorrhage
- Pregnancy
- Inability for patient cooperation
- Active infection
- Renal failure
- Contrast medium allergy
References
References
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