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Need Medication For Swelling Post Angioplasty On Left Leg
Hi, my father had angioplasty done on left leg. there is pulse coming upto ankle and blood circulation is present upto feet. feet is looking pink now. there is some swelling in feet.Could you please tell me how long swelling will take time to heal.why pulse is not coming upto feet.
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
Hi i read your query very carefully.
This is a major complication of angioplasty called femoral trombosis. You should immediately consult your cardiologist for further examination and proper treatment.
Hope it was of help!
Dr. Benard
This is a major complication of angioplasty called femoral trombosis. You should immediately consult your cardiologist for further examination and proper treatment.
Hope it was of help!
Dr. Benard
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