I just had angiogram 3 days ago. My heart arteries an not clogged and are healthy. I am concerned about my groin area, how long does the punctured vain takes to heal? Does it ever heal in such a way that I dont worry about it?At present all look good from outside.
Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. The femoral artery is used to retrograde go to the aorta and the coronary arteries to check them if there are blockages or not. The function site can be considered healed in the first 48 hours. In our clinics experience, the patient who underwent the angiogram via the femoral pathway is advised to assume a lying position, without moving the leg, for 12 hours. Thereafter, he/she can stand up, and for 24 hours should ambulate by not giving angles to the leg of function. After 48 hours, to be sure, even showering and light to moderate activity are allowed. Congratulations on the good news you had from your coronary angiogram. I hope I was helpful. Take care. Kind regards, 