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catheterization

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Douglas Bogart, MD -

Truman Medical Center MO

Questions in the Interventional Cardiology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with the Truman Medical Center. Topics covered include acute coronary syndrome, angina, atrial fibrillation, cardiac catheterization, cardiomyopathy, drug abuse & cardiac disease, echocardiography, heart failure, hypertension & heart disease, lipid management, minorities and heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, prevention, valvular heart disease, women’s heart health, and the warning signs of a heart attack.

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catheterization

by annie37, Mar 22, 2008 01:47PM

Tags: catheterization, worry, swollen

i had a heart catheterization done on the 19th due to palpitation,dizziness,thightness to the chest.it's been 3 days and my right leg and buttock hurt plenty is that something to worry about it was alittle swollen but it's better but still hurts any thing you can tell please.. thank you

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by Douglas Bogart, MD

, Mar 23, 2008 08:35AM

To: annie37

Generally there will be swelling after a cath and the swelling is about the size of a walnut. It will improve over several days. Rest for a couple of days and it should be OK.

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