Question 1

how deep is the femoral artery?

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Varies: About ½ an inch but it depends on the overall size of the person.

Question 2

what causes pain on or near the femoral artery?

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inflammation?: Pain may be related to inflammation from recent procedures, scar tissue, or nerve irritation. A vascular surgeon can help you sort this out.

Question 3

what are the chances of survival after being shot in the femoral artery?

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Artery : If shot in a major artery and the bleeding not controlled promptly, death very probable. If bleeding controlled and rapidly got to care facility survival very possible.

Question 4

hey docs, should you be able to feel your femoral artery?

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Yes: The common femoral artery is usually palpable in the groin.

Question 5

what's it mean to have femoral artery aneurysm?

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Risk of rupture: Aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation of a blood vessel and may result in rupture of blood vessel, in this case femoral artery, with bleeding into surrounding tissues or externally and can be fatal.

Question 6

what should i do about a cramp in my femoral artery?

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Cramp in artery: In the artery  one gets clots or dissection. When that occurs there is excruciating pain and if a clot the leg below the clot is cold/ numb and pulseless ,it is a medical emergency and  go to ER immediately.

A cramp  in the muscle   due to low potassium ,magnesium ,calcium ( or high calcium), exercise, autoimmune. Replenish electrolytes if low,  epsom salt bath ,massage. F/U today with doc

Question 7

what are the most common symptoms of femoral artery aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

None: Usually none unless it leaks or bursts and then it's very painful, there is large possibly pulsating lump, and, in the worst case, your blood pressure drops with faintness.  Prior to rupture, one may discover an unusually easy to feel pulsation in the crease in the groin which is painless.  There's normally a strong pulse there so distinguishing  it from an aneurysm may be hard without ultrasound.

Question 8

what does a vibration feeling in the groin area femoral artery me and?

Accepted Answer

"Artery"?: 4 structures pass through the "groin area" (inguinal region). From lateral to medial, they are the femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein, &amp; a lymphatic vessel, which is separated from the vein by an empty space. Don't assume that whatever this is is from the artery. If you're concerned, see your doctor for a hands-on exam. HealthTap &amp; Dr. Google are not enough for your case.

Question 9

how near the skin is the femoral artery in a patient weighing aproximately 128lbs?

Accepted Answer

5-10 mm: Assuming they're normal height.

Question 10

i have been diagnosed with sever focal stenosis with claudication in my left superficial femoral artery.   what can be done to improve this condidtion?

Accepted Answer

Vascular disease: You need to be evaluated by a vascular physician who could be either a cardiologist with peripheral vascular sub-specialty or a vascular surgeon. You're describing symptomatic type of peripheral vascular disease and there is a risk of progressing to limb ischemia and complications. Should you develop any left leg pain at rest, coldness, or loss of sensation/numbness, then you should go to the ED.

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