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Suggest Remedy For Sore Legs After Heart Stent Operation

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Posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Question : HAD A HEART STENT OPERATION GOING THRU THE GROINS. mY LEFT LEG IS SO SORE I CAN HARDLY WALK, TOO WEAK AND PAINFUL AROUND THE BACK KNEE AREA. OPERATION PERFORMED 10/1
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This arises suspicion of thrombosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

This arises suspicion of thrombosis and possible hematoma at the region where vessel puncture was done for putting in the catheter.

This should be brought to notice of doctor immediately.

A color doppler for abdominal and leg blood vessels should be performed to see patency/thrombosis.

Such complications are common after stent operation and need urgent care as the thrombus can get dislodge and cause blockage of a distal vessels, say in important organ like brain.

Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
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Suggest Remedy For Sore Legs After Heart Stent Operation

Brief Answer: This arises suspicion of thrombosis. Detailed Answer: Hello, This arises suspicion of thrombosis and possible hematoma at the region where vessel puncture was done for putting in the catheter. This should be brought to notice of doctor immediately. A color doppler for abdominal and leg blood vessels should be performed to see patency/thrombosis. Such complications are common after stent operation and need urgent care as the thrombus can get dislodge and cause blockage of a distal vessels, say in important organ like brain. Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.