What is the risk of coronary intervention?

The risks associated with coronary intervention vary from person to person and depend on factors such as age, underlying health status, and lesion characteristics. Although the procedure is relatively safe, there may still be procedure-related, cardiac complications, contrast-related, and other risks. Patients should fully communicate with their doctors to understand the risks and benefits before deciding to undergo treatment and make informed decisions based on their own circumstances. The risk of coronary intervention varies from person to person and requires a combination of factors. Generally speaking, this treatment is relatively safe, but complications may occur in some cases. Coronary intervention mainly includes percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). PCI involves percutaneous access to a vessel and placement of a catheter and stent to restore blood flow to the stenosed coronary artery. CABG involves thoracotomy to restore coronary blood flow using native or artificial vessels. There are certain risks associated with any medical procedure. The risks of coronary intervention include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Operation-related risks: Such as bleeding, hematoma, vascular complications, etc. 2. Cardiac complications: arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, heart failure, etc. 3. Contrast media-related risks: allergic reaction, renal function damage, etc. 4. Other risks: infection, vascular dissection, etc. However, the doctor will conduct a detailed evaluation of the patient before treatment, including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests and imaging tests, to assess the patient's surgical risk. For high-risk patients, the doctor may take preventive measures or adjust the treatment plan accordingly. In addition, with the continuous advancement of medical technology and the accumulation of doctors' experience, the safety of interventional therapy for coronary heart disease is also increasing. Patients should fully communicate with their doctors before deciding to accept treatment, understand the risks and benefits of treatment, and make informed decisions according to their own circumstances. For some special populations, such as older patients, patients with other diseases, or patients with complex coronary artery disease, the risk of coronary intervention may be relatively high. In this case, doctors will evaluate the patient's situation more carefully and fully discuss the treatment options with the patient and family. In conclusion, interventional therapy for coronary heart disease is an effective treatment method, but patients should fully understand the risks and benefits of treatment before deciding to accept treatment, and conduct detailed discussions with doctors. Doctors will formulate individualized treatment plans according to the specific conditions of patients to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment.