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Is it normal to have some groin discomfort 8 days after a heart cath? also what are the odds of developing a clot after a heart cath if never had one

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Groin pain: You may have a small knot in the groin causing pain if there is swelling or moderate discoloration or pain in the lower leg see your cardiologist.

Answered 9/15/2018

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