What Causes Swelling In Groin Area Post Cardiac Catheterization?

Posted on Sun, 7 Jun 2015

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Sun, 7 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : I am a male, just had a cardiac catheterization a week ago. Point of insertion (groin) is slightly swollen and hard, is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
antiinflammatory mediactions

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Groin is swollen and hard after cardiac catheterization due to inflammation

It is very normal and you do not need to worry

You need to take antiinflammatory mediactions for few days with your doctors advise

Regards

DR DE

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj