Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Hours after i had catheter angiogram to place a stent, i immediately developed a blood clot in my brachial artery (requiring surgery) how does that happen? does the catheter damage the artery which then causes a blood clot?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Damage: Yes, the catheterization can cause damage to the artery resulting in blood clot formation especially if there is prolonged procedure time or inadequate use of heparin.
Answered 4/7/2020
87 views
Thank
Maybe: If the catheter was placed through your arm, yes it is possible. Any time you break an artery or vein, there's the possibility that a clot forms
Answered 4/7/2020
86 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My surgery waning february and still feeling something that feels like something (catheter) was in my arm. Is a blood clot the only explanation?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
70 year old with artificial artery bypass in leg & has had over 5 surgeries to remove blood clots. What can we do to save leg? Q
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I developed acute L arm ischemia hours after brachial artery catheter angiogram. Had surgery to remove clot. On 2 blood thinners and aspirin. Days later, having L calf pain/tightness feeling. No redness no swelling. Could I get another blood clot?
Had brachial artery blood clot complication after brachial accessed catheter angiogram. No heart disease.Clot was removed surgically. Why do I have to be on Plavix, Eliquis, and aspirin now? Why am I at a higher risk for another blood clot?
Had brachial angiogram and developed brachial thrombosis. I was told I have peripheral artery disease and started on a statin and blood thinners. Cholesterol is great. Exercise. Healthy diet. How do they know PAD is cause & not trauma from angiogram?
Celiac artery velocities still high( >300) despite stent placement) but stent appears patent on US. Is that normal? Should catheter angiogram be done?
I've 1 copy of Factor V Leiden & have a blood clot in my femoral artery as a result of an angiogram, with no flow. Will the clot eventually break off?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
