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A member asked:

Will the needle or i.v. hurt during the angiogram, arm?

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Dr. Steven Bowers answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Maybe: It may be painful briefly, but it shouldn't cause any permanent harm.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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Dr. Christopher White answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes but mild: We use numbing medication to deaden the skin before inserting the catheter.

Answered 7/13/2012

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