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What Causes Pain In The Left Leg After A Cardiac Catheterization?

My mother had a heart cath on Wednesday,they went in through her right wrist, no stents needed. Today she is complaining of achy pain in left leg just above back of her knee and into lower calf. I m concerned about a possible blood clot. Is this something that needs to be monitored or does she need to be taken to the ER?
Mon, 15 May 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
Yes, it may be deep vein thrombosis or so called DVT although this is not very likely but if below mentioned symptoms occur, you should do tests. DVT means that clot is formed inside the big leg vessel. So you need to do Doppler ultrasound to rule this. Vein thrombosis which is manifested with unilateral swelling of the leg, pain in calf and lividity of the skin. Some conditions such as pregnancy, obesity and recent surgery may increase the risk of it.

This may be serious if blood clot travels to heart and lungs so it should be ruled out as soon as possible and then appropriate treatment can be started. In most cases it include strict resting heparin infusions and aspirin. More invasive procedures are rarely required.

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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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What Causes Pain In The Left Leg After A Cardiac Catheterization?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Yes, it may be deep vein thrombosis or so called DVT although this is not very likely but if below mentioned symptoms occur, you should do tests. DVT means that clot is formed inside the big leg vessel. So you need to do Doppler ultrasound to rule this. Vein thrombosis which is manifested with unilateral swelling of the leg, pain in calf and lividity of the skin. Some conditions such as pregnancy, obesity and recent surgery may increase the risk of it. This may be serious if blood clot travels to heart and lungs so it should be ruled out as soon as possible and then appropriate treatment can be started. In most cases it include strict resting heparin infusions and aspirin. More invasive procedures are rarely required. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.