Cardiac ablation carries a risk of complications including.
Cardiac catheter ablation side effects.
One of the main side effects of cardiac ablation is that bleeding can occur as a result of the procedure 2.
Shortness of breath coughing of blood or chest pain might be signs of serious complications and should receive immediate attention from a healthcare professional.
Bleeding or infection where the catheter went in.
Risks of cardiac ablation any procedure has risks.
Damaged blood vessels if the catheter scrapes them.
The bleeding or bruising may be more severe than usual because many patients are put on blood thinners before the procedure to reduce the risk of blood clots forming.