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How Long Does Punctured Vein Take To Heal After Angiogram?

I just had angiogram 3 days ago. My heart arteries an not clogged and are healthy. I am concerned about my groin area, how long does the punctured vain takes to heal? Does it ever heal in such a way that I don't worry about it?
At present all look good from outside.
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to HCM. I understand your concern.

The femoral artery is used to retrogradely go to the aorta and the coronary arteries to check them if there are blockages or not. The punction site can be considered healed in the first 48 hours. In our clinic's experience, the patient who underwent the angiogram via the femoral pathway is advised to assume a lying position, without moving the leg, for 12 hours. Thereafter he/she can stand up, and for 24 hours should ambulate by not giving angles to the leg of pucntion. After 48 hours, to be sure, even showering and light to moderate activity are allowed. Congratulations on the good news you had from your coronary angiogram.

I hope I was helpful. Take care.

Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
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How Long Does Punctured Vein Take To Heal After Angiogram?

Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. The femoral artery is used to retrogradely go to the aorta and the coronary arteries to check them if there are blockages or not. The punction site can be considered healed in the first 48 hours. In our clinic s experience, the patient who underwent the angiogram via the femoral pathway is advised to assume a lying position, without moving the leg, for 12 hours. Thereafter he/she can stand up, and for 24 hours should ambulate by not giving angles to the leg of pucntion. After 48 hours, to be sure, even showering and light to moderate activity are allowed. Congratulations on the good news you had from your coronary angiogram. I hope I was helpful. Take care. Kind regards, Dr. Meriton