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Is it normal for there to be some bruising at the site of my heart cath?

April 26, 2017bruising cath heart normal site

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Is it normal for there to be some bruising at the site of my heart cath?

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It is not uncommon for patients to notice a small amount of bruising at the cath insertion site. The catheter enters an artery where the pressure is high and there is always a small amount of blood that escapes into the tissue. If there is a large, painful area around the cath site that worsens or becomes more painful with time, notify your cardiologist.