I had an angiogram done on 4th July this year. I was warned about the bruise and that it may get extensive. It did, all the way down to my knee. I wasn't warned however that I may get a lump. I first notice it the next day and 10 days later it is still there, plus another one below it. The first one was 5cms x 3cms, the 2nd one is the size of a golf ball. I have been admitted twice now since finding the first one and still nothing was done. I am hoping to go back to work on Monday, but the 2nd lump is growing every day. How long after your procedure could you return to work?
I've had lots of angio procedures now, all through the same entry site and even though I was given full anaesthetic, it was very painful in my procedure this march because it's basically all scar tissue now. The angioseal is painful when they install it, and I bruised very heavily this time, much more than all the other times. I developed a lump (haematoma) and they simply drew a pen mark around my bruise. I was allowed home but had to ring the cath lab if the bruise grew more than 10mm past the pen mark. I had to feel the haematoma every day and gently massage it. If it increased in size I was told to call them. It was about three to four weeks before everything started to settle down, and the bruise started to disperse. The pain will go away.
My pain began 10 days after the angioplasty. About a month after the procedure the pain was so severe i went to an emergency room where I undrwent a Cat Scan and ultrasound. Morphine was administered. An anurism(sp) was ruled out. It was decided that it was a hematoma. I am still very uncomfortable and wonder when the pain will stop.
Ralph
I saw your comment/problem re the Groin Hematoma at Cath Site. Mine developed after I went home, but I have no discernible pain; just some achenes. I see the cardiologist tomorrow, Tues, and hope he can give me the solution; but, I was hoping you also had a solution since you posted in May of this year. Also, I hope you are feeling better and that your cath worked. Thank you. Nomad01164
I've had two cath-like procedures done and have never had a reaction like that. I'd call the doc again or just go to the office and insist on being seen....or go to the ER if the area is painful. Not something I would mess with...but that's just me.