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Are Fevers And Chills After Arteriograph Due To Infections?

Husband had an arteriograph on his carotids yesterday. Almost exactly 24 hrs later he began to have chills & low grade fever. It's now been 8 1/2 hrs since he started having chills. Fever runs 99.7 with asprin. Earlier, before asprin it was 100.3. He's not having chills as he was earlier today but is still cold and has been covered with a blanket since I came in from work @ 6 hrs ago. Should we check with dr in the morning? I know there are all kinds of things out there to be exposed to, no matter where you have a procedure.
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Yes, this can occur after an invasive procedure due to infection of the local area where the procedure was done.
I personally do following in such situations:
1. Send Blood Culture
2. Send Hemogram
3. To start my patient on broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmentin
4. To inspect the local area for any local infection.
This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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Are Fevers And Chills After Arteriograph Due To Infections?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. Yes, this can occur after an invasive procedure due to infection of the local area where the procedure was done. I personally do following in such situations: 1. Send Blood Culture 2. Send Hemogram 3. To start my patient on broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmentin 4. To inspect the local area for any local infection. This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney, MD