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Does Red Blotches Indicate Something Serious Post Catheterisation?

I am 90 years old and in reasonably good health after a successful catheterization to replace a faulty valve last August. In the last 3 days two red blotches, bloody in appearance) have appeared on my left forarm. I think they will dissipate before too long. Bur is this telling me something?
Wed, 20 May 2015
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well these spots are petechial spots which result because of antiplatelet medication given to you following replacement of valve,with old age it is contributed by senile purpura as additional factor.it does not need any treatment and it would slowly fade ,may be u may find at some other places ,but dont worry..
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Does Red Blotches Indicate Something Serious Post Catheterisation?

well these spots are petechial spots which result because of antiplatelet medication given to you following replacement of valve,with old age it is contributed by senile purpura as additional factor.it does not need any treatment and it would slowly fade ,may be u may find at some other places ,but dont worry..