Coronary angiography contraindications
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Contraindications
There are no absolute contraindications to cardiac catheterization. Relative contraindications include:
- Coagulopathy
- Decompensated congestive heart failure
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
- CVA
- Refractory Arrhythmia
- GI Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy
- Inability for patient cooperation
- Active infection
- Renal Failure
- Contrast medium allergy