morbidity

Last reviewed 01/2018

Morbidity of the procedure includes:

  • arrhythmias (0.56%)
  • myocardial infarction (0.07%)
  • stroke (0.07%)
  • death (0.14%)
  • haemorrhage at the site of insertion (0.56%)

Other possible complications include:

  • thromboembolism
  • trauma to heart and vessels e.g. dissection
  • introduction of infection