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Dad had angiogram two days ago( through wrist). his hand is slightly swollen. no pain in hand at all. pulse is able to be felt and he said hand feels okay. nurse said just use ice and elevate. could this be compartment syndrome as complication?

Q: dad had angiogram two days ago( through wrist). his hand is slightly swollen. no pain in hand at all. pulse is able to be felt and he said hand feels okay. nurse said just use ice and elevate. could this be compartment syndrome as complication?

: If he moves his fingers fine and there is no numbness or discoloration of the hand, compartment syndrome is ruled out.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

If he moves his fingers fine and there is no numbness or discoloration of the hand, compartment syndrome is ruled out.

Dr Grim agreed

Answered 3/13/2022

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A member asked:

Dad had angiogram two days ago( through wrist). his hand is slightly swollen. no pain in hand at all. pulse is able to be felt and he said hand feels okay. nurse said just use ice and elevate. could this be compartment syndrome as complication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Grim agreed

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