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Can The Groin Lump Be Due To Cardiac Catheterization?
had heart cath 9 days ago and it came back normal as far as blockage. the Dr.said had mycardio bridging and was born with it. 2 days ago developed and lump in grion area were cath was done. had a ultrasound and came back ok there was no signs of blood clot. my question is could this lump be from heart cath procedure
Tue, 30 May 2017
Hi,
Welcome.
Cardiac cath or any other cath done from leg(femoral artery) can cause leakage & collection of blood in the subcutaneous tissue causing a swelling called as hematoma.
As you said ultrasound of leg is fine than you need not to worry. It will resolve gradually.
Thanks
Welcome.
Cardiac cath or any other cath done from leg(femoral artery) can cause leakage & collection of blood in the subcutaneous tissue causing a swelling called as hematoma.
As you said ultrasound of leg is fine than you need not to worry. It will resolve gradually.
Thanks
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