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Is A Large Hard Knot On The Left Groin Area A Concern?

My husband had a heart cath 5 days ago at which time they found a 90% blockage when they tried to enter the right groin area so they entered on the left. They inserted a stint to open that blockage. Tonight there seams to be a hard large knot on the left area that is bothering him. Do we need to be concerned?
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hi,

Noted that your husband has undergone cardiac catherization through left groin followed by large knot on the left groin area.
This can be due to development of a hematoma after the procedure as one enters the artery with quite a large bore needle.
Most of the times this is self limiting lump.
Get confirmed by the Doctor the nature of the lump.
Anti-inflammatory medications can help a lot.
Ice compresses may help to a certain extent.
Ask him to take a rest and watch for the progress and let your Doctor know the progress.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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Is A Large Hard Knot On The Left Groin Area A Concern?

Hi, Noted that your husband has undergone cardiac catherization through left groin followed by large knot on the left groin area. This can be due to development of a hematoma after the procedure as one enters the artery with quite a large bore needle. Most of the times this is self limiting lump. Get confirmed by the Doctor the nature of the lump. Anti-inflammatory medications can help a lot. Ice compresses may help to a certain extent. Ask him to take a rest and watch for the progress and let your Doctor know the progress. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon