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What Causes Redness And Hotness After Angioplasty In The Leg?
Question: I had angioplasty in my right leg the day before yesterday. My foot and leg are now hot and red.
Brief Answer:
It needs to be reviewed by vascular surgeon and may need Ultrasound doppler
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it needs to be reviewed by a vascular surgeon or the interventional cardiologist who has performed the procedure as during sheath removal or during the procedure some vascular injury to arterial supply might have lead to inflammation of vessels or sorrounding structures however an urgent ultrasound doppler to see the blood flow to the affected side to rule out any immediate damage or obstruction to it as it may need urgent restoration. Meanwhile you can take OTC analgesics like acetaminophen for pain and inflammation and don't move the limb excessively.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
It needs to be reviewed by vascular surgeon and may need Ultrasound doppler
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it needs to be reviewed by a vascular surgeon or the interventional cardiologist who has performed the procedure as during sheath removal or during the procedure some vascular injury to arterial supply might have lead to inflammation of vessels or sorrounding structures however an urgent ultrasound doppler to see the blood flow to the affected side to rule out any immediate damage or obstruction to it as it may need urgent restoration. Meanwhile you can take OTC analgesics like acetaminophen for pain and inflammation and don't move the limb excessively.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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