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What Does A Blue Mark Around A Stent Insertion Site Indicate?
I had one stent a week ago , the procedure was done from the groin I still have big blue mark in this area, note-I had 5 bypass 15 years ago. 3 weeks ago I had my yearly stress test every thing was normal. also now I feel that I have to take a big breath from time to time ,i did not have this symptom in the past. thank you zz
Mon, 5 Nov 2018
Hello,
It is nothing but a bruise at the puncture site.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself without any definite treatment.
If lesion persists you can consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is nothing but a bruise at the puncture site.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself without any definite treatment.
If lesion persists you can consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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