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Painful groin area several days after a cardiac catherization
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Painful groin area several days after a cardiac catherization
by Mel420, Feb 11, 2007 12:00AM
I had a cardiac catherization 10 days ago and my doctor used the Perclose Procedure (stitches) to close the femoral artery access site. This is my 3rd catherization in approx. 19 months: one resulted in a stent placement in LAD and only angioplasty in a med branch off the LAD; the second catherization resulted in angioplasty again to the branch off the LAD which had previously been opened; this last time no blockages. After the first two procedures the femoral artery was closed by pressure. I healed well and had minimal soreness.
This time the site looks great, however, I have pain in the area of the incision so bad that I am unable to put all my weight on my right leg and it is painful to try to lift the leg with no assistance. At first I thought this might be soreness from scar tissue and stitches and now it is getting worse. Should I be concerned? What could possibly be wrong? Should I call my cardiologist office tomorrow?
Please advise, my instincts say that this is definately not normal.
Thank you!
This time the site looks great, however, I have pain in the area of the incision so bad that I am unable to put all my weight on my right leg and it is painful to try to lift the leg with no assistance. At first I thought this might be soreness from scar tissue and stitches and now it is getting worse. Should I be concerned? What could possibly be wrong? Should I call my cardiologist office tomorrow?
Please advise, my instincts say that this is definately not normal.
Thank you!
