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Risk Factors for AAA Open Repair
Risk Factors
As with any surgical procedure, complications can occur. Some possible complications may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
- Bleeding during or after surgery
- Injury to the bowel (intestines)
- Limb ischemia (loss of blood flow to legs/ feet)
- Embolus (clot) to other parts of the body
- Infection of the graft
- Lung problems
- Kidney damage
- Spinal cord 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.