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A member asked:
I had a cardiac ablation yesterday to correct avnrt. i have a little seeping from one of the catheter sites in the groin. is this ok?
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Should be fine: It is not uncommon to have a little oozing or clear to blood-tinged fluid coming from the catheter insertion sites. Watch for spreading bruising, an expanding knot, or numbness or severe pain in the leg.
Answered 2/22/2015
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Call your doctor : If you are oozing blood, apply pressure to the site. I suggest calling your doctor.
Answered 2/22/2015
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Cath : Most likely is , make sure you keep area clean not to get infected, if this continues go to your doc ...
Answered 7/18/2015
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