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If the femoral artery is cut will one become an amputee or die?
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Possibly: The femoral artery is the main conduit to the leg. If acutely cut and not controlled one can quickly bleed enough to die, yes. If it's tied off or acutely clotted it would kill the leg if unattended. Now, a tiny nick could stop with direct pressure but a cut or injury of any size ,at all, is a major injury. Good luck.
Answered 7/18/2014
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