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Q: Angio-Seal

asked by: MirLou on April 8th, 2009

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I had an Angiogram done on March 30th, there was an Angio-seal used, and I was given a card to carry with me for the next 90 days. I had an angiogram done in 2005, which was done the old way, lay for 5 hours after and never looked back. Never needed a painkiller or anything. This time, I can't walk without pain and am in alomost constant pain today from above the site of entry, with a very warm sensation around the site, but to look at the wound, all looks just the same as before. I would like to know is this normal, or is there need for me to seek attention. My GP has no experience of an Angioseal as I'm the first of his patients to have it done. The hospital Cardiology section is closed now until after Easter, so unless I go to A&E, there isn't any way to see a doctor. I don't like making a fuss if can manage without it. Would appreciate replies from anyone who has experience of any similiar situation.

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MirLou

replied on April 11th, 2009

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Update on previous post

Am only home from the hospital now, so will give you an update.

As pain in the groin was getting worse, I returned to my GP again on the 9th, he referred me back to the hospital and upon examination, an ulra sound of the groin was advised. An aneurysm was discovered on the femoral artery, so I was admitted for observation. presently pain relief is helping and I am to be reviewed regularly. Hopping surgery won't be needful, but if grows any more then they may need to go in there.

Such a relief to at last know what was causing the pain, as I knew I was never like it before.

Hope all the rest of you, my dear friends are well.

Papa

replied on April 21st, 2009

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angio-seal complications

Very interesting! I am wondering how they are going to deal with your aneurysm??? Your story sounds all too familiar. My father also had an angiogram done 14 yrs ago the old way and had zero complications. Never even took a pain killer either. Last month my father had the same procedure done on Mar 1st while they were in Hawaii. This time they used the angio-seal. He was flown home and the only complication from his pacemaker surgery is the site of his angio-seal. Like you, on the outside the wound site appears completely normal. My father is living on pain meds which he never takes for the excruciating pain! He is scheduled for an ultrasound tomorrow which will be about 7 weeks after the procedure. He is very anxious to hear what the prognosis would be. Please keep us posted on your recovery.

TheStarter

replied on May 30th, 2009

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Angio-Seal

I have read the above and very surprised as to there complaints. I had the same procedure 3 days ago and so far I am very happy with the outcome. I was able to leave the same day after the angiogram and was very content on not having a sand bag on me for 5 hours. It was a most gradifying experience as compared to my last procedure which was done 4 years ago,the old way.
Thank you Angio-Seal

bobbinlady

replied on June 5th, 2009

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Here is some information that may help you out.
My husband was catharized this Tuesday. The procedure went very well.
He was sent home and given the usual instructions. Don’t lift, keep your
leg up, etc. That night I had to remove some of the tape from the bandage and cut some of the hairs. They had not shaved the entire area.
On Wednesday, I removed the bandage. There was only a small drop of blood on the gauze. He had 2 silver dollar size bruises; one on the groin and one on the leg.
Wednesday and Thursday went well. In fact he went back to work on Thursday.
But on Friday when he got dressed, He called me in. The bruise on the leg had grown to
about 4-5 inches long and as wide as the original coin.
We called the Doctor who told us that it is normal to get very bad bruising. Sometimes the bruising goes all the way to the knee. Just don’t be too worried about bruising.

RuthRoach

replied on November 16th, 2009

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angio seal

My Pop had an angioseal inserted 12 hours ago. I was given instructions for the first 24 hours after the procedure. I am to check for a hard coin shaped lump under the insision site. If it is larger than a pea I was advised to apply pressure to the site for 15 minutes; avoiding a clot. I do not feel qualified to make that determination as the area feels hard to the touch already. I called the ER but they are extremely busy and have not returned my call yet. Should a I be concerned or persistent? Thank you

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