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Stent Placed In Coronary Artery, Itching Red Rash On Thighs And Ankles, Had COPD/emphysema
I had a stent placed in my right coronary artery on Saturday. I noticed a itching red rash on the inner side of my thighs and on the inside of my ankles the past couple of days. Are these related. I was in fair shape and walked everday prior to the MI. I am 5'6" and weigh 157 lbs. I have had COPD/emphysema for 13 years, but was active , considering I have been on oxygen at 3 liters. Two new medications were added, Clopidogrel and Enalapril.
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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What you are experiencing is perhaps superficial thrombophlebitis at the puncture site and extending along the thighs to ankles. Do not worry as this is a temporary situation. It might also be because of heparinisation during stent placement.
If it is spreading all over your body, please discuss with your doctor.
Hope this helps
Thanks for writing in to us.
What you are experiencing is perhaps superficial thrombophlebitis at the puncture site and extending along the thighs to ankles. Do not worry as this is a temporary situation. It might also be because of heparinisation during stent placement.
If it is spreading all over your body, please discuss with your doctor.
Hope this helps
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