Interesting about the angioseal. However, I would think my cardiologist would have mentioned that when I commented about the bilateral numbness. Also, there was no immediate numbness after the cath. The numbness only manifested after the bypass surgery and when I mentioned it to the nurses, cardiologist, and surgeon they all seemed to be perplexed at what could have been causing it.
For heart surgery would you be in any position other than your back?
I had the same experience following emergency surgery for an intestinal blockage in my left leg. It lasted for several months. I teased the surgeon that they tossed me off the operating table. I've had at least ten Caths for heart blockages and haven't had the problem. I was told, however, it's common for unusual poses during surgery can result in muscle and nerve issues.
I thought the femoral nerve ran alongside the femoral artery, which is on the inner thigh where they catheterise you. So, I'm not sure if laying on it would cause discomfort, but certainly an angioseal is known to in many cases.
I agree with the nerve, but it can also be the result of an angioseal being used to close the femoral artery. This can put pressure on the femoral artery for up to 90days until it dissolves.