CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification

Answer- B - The possible complications the nurse should be watchful in this patient are vasospasm, thrombus formation, arterial dissection, vessel perforation, compartment syndrome and arterial dissection. The complications associated with post percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the lower extremity are vasospasm, thrombus formation, arterial dissection, vessel perforation, compartment syndrome, arterial dissection, restenosis, and sudden death. Other complications may occur due to the patient’s overall health, allergies, and other comorbid conditions.