Coronary angiography contraindications

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

There are no absolute contraindications to cardiac catheterization; however, there are several relative contraindications.

Contraindications

Absolute Contraindications

There are no absolute contraindications to cardiac catheterization.

Relative Contraindications

• Coagulopathy
• Decompensated congestive heart failure
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• CVA
• Refractory arrhythmia
• GI hemorrhage
• Pregnancy
• Inability for patient cooperation
• Active infection
• Renal failure
• Contrast medium allergy