Archived Postings from 2010 on This Page (81):
I had a heart cath performed in Dec 2010.
They first performed a TEE (transechocardiogram) then read the info
regarding the Angioseal. I was already very anxious and being read
this information while on the table is the wrong time. What could I
say- what are my choices/options? After the angiogram, I returned to
my room I was in a lot of pain they insisted that I walk but there
was still so much pain after a few hours, I was released and told to
keep the card in my wallet for 90 days. They gave me the required discharge
papers and I left. The next day, I went to the kitchen for breakfast
and I experienced the worst excruciating pain ever above and below
the insertion site. Then a sharp pain shot down the inside of my right
leg to my knee. I could nether stand nor sit. I was bent over and screaming
that someone get it out of me. I didn't know if it was the seal or
the tape the next thing I knew, I was passed out on the floor. I ended
up in the emergency ward and released later that day. That next Monday,
I returned to see my cardiologist he that I probably passes out from
the pain after the anesthesia wore off My mom looked ST me and we both
agreed that that was stupid.
MaxT, Chicago, Illinois, USA, December 27, 2010
Our Patient Forum tends to be a "complaint
department" -- we seldom hear of the successes; we always hear
about the problems.
And this topic certainly attracts the problems! But this topic, and
the related topic on "Complications
after Femoral Cath or Angioplasty", are two of
the reasons that we started our "Transradial
Access Center" three years ago -- to help patients
avoid these kinds of complications. Doing caths and angioplasty transradially
(from the wrist) is done much more in other countries
(90%
in France, 30-40%
in many other countries -- but only 5% in the U.S.) and, while no
medical procedure is complication-free, the radial approach has been
shown
to
have far fewer complications
than the femoral (groin) approach. Also no closure device is needed
and the patient can sit up and walk around almost immediately. So if you ever need another cath, find out if
it can be done radially (and use our Radial
Hospital Locator to find a doctor who uses this technique).
As for not consenting to having a vascular closure
device used, like Angio-Seal, Mynx, StarClose, etc.) our understanding
is that in most states, a separate consent for a vascular closure device
is not required -- it is covered under the consent for the procedure
itself.
Finally, we and many cardiologists we've spoken
with, feel that complications and adverse events with these devices
are under-reported in the real world, so we urge everyone reading this
to report an adverse event directly to the FDA -- go to http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/ucm053074.htm.
FYI, the reason
vascular
closure devices were invented was to help patients ambulate
(walk) sooner,
as well as make the procedure quicker. And for the vast majority
of procedures, they work well, although they do add costs
to the procedure (a few hundred dollars).
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, December 10, 2010
12-3-2010 Angio-Seal used after arteriogram,
blacked out next day from extreme pain in the surgical site. Went to
emergency room by ambulance; ultrasound on wound was negative. stayed
overnight at hosp. sent home next day. can't drive for 30 days in case
of another black out. Pain is about 5 to 6 inches above the site - bending
over pain when I walk - trouble sleeping. Is it possible for the seal
to dislodge and creep up in the vein? Called doctor twice - unconcerned,
going tomorrow and am going to insist on someone looking at this situation.
I was not asked about the Angio-Seal prior to the arteriogram - was given
the brochure before the procedure and told to carry the card in my wallet
for 90
days. Possibility
of blood clot?
JWW, Tennessee, USA, December 9, 2010
I had a diagnostic cardiocath in right
femoral artery two years ago and have had chronic shooting sharp pain
in my groin. Like many others, I was advised of devices and/or their
potential complications. I am now having more severe pain in the groin,
knee swelling and it is now locked and won't straighten and now right
hip pain. I went to an orthopedic surgeon for my knee and mentioned the
cath procedure and groin pain and he said I could not have nerve injury
from the angioseal because I don't have numbness or tingling. I am particularly
interested to see if the device migrated to my knee like one other person
mentioned. After a bone scan, I will be getting an MRI of my knee and
maybe we will see something. Not sure what kind of doctor to see about
my groin in particular. A vascular surgeon I suppose. I didn't read much
about resolution of this problem and the pain, so I am losing hope. I
do think the doctors and/or manufacturers of these devices should be
held liable. I will be seeking legal advice if the seal is the cause
of my problems. It has majorly affected my life, I can no longer work
out and have gained a lot of weight and getting depressed about my physical
health.
Jill, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, November 26, 2010
Hello I had a cardiac cath in Oct. 2008
and ended up in ICU with a stent in my vein due to the Angio-Seal not
opening correctly, either due to being deployed wrong or defective piece.
I continued with pain and swelling for one year and was given different
reasons as to why my leg was swelling and painful. One month before my
year was up I told the Dr. that if I could take the leg off and beat
him with it I would, this finally got his attention and referred me to
a neurologist who said I had a femoral nerve injury and to this day am
still having problems, and being on multiple meds for the problem. Can
not sue cause I can not prove it was deployed wrong so for now I pay
the $500 a month meds just for the leg not counting the other problems
I have. I will always ask to what will be done and put it in writing
on the consent. Very disappointed.
Miserable in Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, November 23, 2010
I also had an angio-seal put in without
knowledge before hand and immediately knew something was wrong as my
leg felt heavy and "asleep". I asked the cardio he said it would be fine
in a few days and come see him in a week. 2 months later and constantly
complaining and showing him my leg had atrophied some he agreed on a
ultra sound and within a few days guess what Good News we found a blockage
its plaque down by your knee and we can do surgery tomorrow I knew then
that I wouldn't have him touch me went to mayo clinic in az. and had
the best vascular surgeon do the surgery to repair the damage caused
by the angio-seal 2 1/2 inches of scar tissue. I now have a 6 1/2 inch
incision on my groin area. Yes I am angry at the cardio dr for ignoring
me and having the arrogance to say it couldn't be anything he did, so
I am in agreement with everyone else that it should be OUR choice whether
we want something inserted in our bodies! And if they do put it in they
should be held accountable for any repercussions. It's been 4 months
now and yes my leg is functional and I can walk distances again but the
pain and numbness will never go away completely. Please get second opinion
if you
have probs
KJAX, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, November 16, 2010
Hi! On 11/9/09 I had a cardiac cath with
a stent placement. The next morning the angioseal popped and I bled for
1 hr and 15 mins before a cardiologist arrived on the floor to see one
of his patients. He was asked to see me. He hopped up on the bed and
applied pressure for 30 minutes. I was in intensive care for 5 days and
in the hospital for 12. I ended up with a hematoma in the groin 13"x7".
I had three blood transfusions. Ever since this incident I am still having
shortness of breath and pressure in my chest. I just got out of the hospital
two days ago after having chest pains. I want to know if this extreme
bleeding could cause some of the symptoms I am still experiencing. A
CT of the chest mentions a 5-6mm nodular focus at the attachment of the
right major fissure. This could represent a nodular focus of thickening
of the fissure or atelectasis. It also states there is mild atelectasis
in the lung bases. I was supposed to be so much better after the stent
placement and I am not. . I heard the doctor telling the PA to push the
seal in until he reaches the white ring I was wondering if this could
have
been the PA's 1st time he placed a angioseal Any advice Thanks.
Betty B, Sandwich, Massachusetts, USA, November 14, 2010
I am a 51 year old woman that had a heart
cath done july 2010. Heart Cath showed everything was good but Dr used
Angio-Seal to close,said it helped shorten time of stay because of the
pressure.Was better than manual pressure. I've been hurting in groin
area for about a month now and its been over 90 days since I had it done.
Dont really want to contact Dr that did the Heart Cath because he hurt
me
doing the heart cath. Don't really like him.
Phyllis C., Dyersburg, Tennessee, USA, November 13, 2010
I am 60 and had an angiogram to determine
why I 'failed' the tread mill stress test on October 2010. An angioseal
was used to complete the procedure. Within two weeks my left foot swelled
in response to the blockage on the artery with the seal. I called and
my wonderful doctors office ran an ultra sound. I had a 75% blockage
due to a blood clot formed next to the seal. I had to have emergency
surgery the next morning to remove the clot and put a stent in the main
artery in my leg. That surgery was closed the old fashion way, with direct
pressure applied to the artery by the nursing staff...In my case, the
seal was
more hazardous than the surgery.
Annie, Educator, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, November 8, 2010
I am a 49 year old female in great health
that suffered a heart attack--result of a arterial spasm doc says--to
be sure--I had a cardiac cath with an angiogram on oct. 8, 2010--arteries
found to be perfect so no stent--I had what I thought was too much pain
in the artery puncture area for two weeks--I am still experiencing discomfort
-- there's a hard bump that if touched just right hurts and just doesn't
feel "right"--it has been ultra-sounded twice--they say looks fine--no
bleeding--that seems to be the only concern--nurse finally looked up
what the doc had done exactly--report
shows a "pro-seal" has been stitched into me--this was not discussed prior to
procedure--I am still not to the bottom--I am thinking this thing need to come
out before it shifts even more or causes some of the complications I am reading
about here...
KUbrenda, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, October 28, 2010
i had a angio seal and two weeks later
i started experiencing problems from shaking uncontrollably not being
able to sleep pain in my back burning sensations numbness in my legs
jerking i need help i told my so called doctor all this and he more or
less says eady have seizures this is going to make it worse i have got
an appointment with this quack friday and I'm gonna tell him what's happening
AGAIN PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP.
Ken, Grand Prairie, Texas, USA, October 24, 2010
I am furious to learn that the end of my
heart catheterization ended with an insertion of starclose. This insertion
was done without my consent. The only way I know it is a starclose is
because the bandage covering my wound says the
words "Starclose" on it. This device will be in me for the rest of my life. I
should have been asked if I allow it first. How can cardiologists get away with
this? Is there a class action law suit somewhere?
Al, Apex, North Carolina, USA, October 15, 2010
I had a fairly large hematoma after my
angiogram (Groin to knee). There were a few complications, had to stop
the bleeding twice after the surgery, used hand pressure. Now, twelve
days later, the hematoma area itches like crazy and is still somewhat
sore. Normal?
Itching after angiogram, Arizona, USA, October 9, 2010
My name is Jack i live in the south east
corner of tennessee. I had a heart cath 9-4-2010 i was on the Henry Ford
heart cath assembly floor. They brought me back to my little cube told
me to rest a while and three hours after the cath said it was o k for
my wife and daughter to wheel me to our car. I am a 57 yr old paraplegic
and i have been in a wheel chair for 32 yrs. We made it about 13 miles
from the hospital and my right leg started swelling and my crotch area
was in terrible pain. We went back to Park ridge and i was in the e.r.
for 5 hours waiting on my heart dr. he finally came in and put a hudge
line of tape around my whole inner thigh area he made everyone leave
the room just me and him, strange.They kept me over night and sent me
home again. In two days my local m.d. put me in the hospital for seven
days. I went home for three days and it happened again. I was transferred
back to Park Ridge and the found a aneurysm at the site and had to repair
it. This ain't right what should i do? I am in constant pain, my leg
is hudge and nobody cares. I need help
Jack C, Turtletown, Tennessee, USA, September 20, 2010
My mother had a Cardiac procedure which
she was given the risk of angio procedure after the procedure She signed
a consent for the angio procedure but no such consent signed for the
risk benefits of the angioseal procedure itself. With no no known knowledge..for
the angio plug and in a stressful state she followed her dr advice
and went with what he suggested. less than a week later the collagen
plug
had broke free and moved down to her knee. This put hr at great danger
of losing her right. Surgery proceeded, ultimately saving her leg. Permanent
damage has been caused and she no longer has feeling in her right leg.
She has since had to retire. I have worked for more than thirteen years
in a cath lab and have first Hand experience that every pt has a right
of the risks and benefits of every procedure so an informed decision
can be made rs and I have many true stories that have brought on by cost.
Most are issued by cost. Pts are dcd as as possible. also seen devastating
perclose coincident causing death in a patient with normal cat,, to
the heart die due to in due to per
Hoover, Rynand Heights, Kentucky, USA, September 18, 2010
To Clark, I am happy that the Mynx Vascular
Closure Device worked for you, and hopefully for thousands of others.
My case was radically different (see 10/16/09, 12/7/09, and 4/30/10).
Its now 11 months and I have still have some visual and physical issues.
Luckily, I am somewhat athletic, and I think this makes the outcome a
little easier..but I still have some discomfort..I'm probably at 90%
and I am sure at this point, 11 months later, that's about as good as
I am going
to do. Just recently checked with my urologist and he agreed.
Lewis, New Jersey, USA, September 14, 2010
Hi all, I have just had an AngioSeal 3
weeks ago and I want to know what are the effects with day to day living.
Not
any information forthcoming from the hospital except to carry this card
with me for 90 days.If I have an accident they are not going to go through
my bag first so I am carrying a hand made card in my bra. Only thing
so far is a funny feeling in my R/Leg sometimes, but no coldness. Any
information is gratefully received.
Thanks
so much.
Fairy Blue Wren, Human Race Member, Australia, August 24, 2010
My 81 y/o healthy Mom had an angiogram 7/12/10,
and had immediate cold
and painful leg. Was first told it would get "better" and would "dissolve" (yeah,
walk it off~). Weeks later she showed me a card she was "given" talking about "her" angio-seal.
The only "care" she was given from numerous complaints was strong pain pills,
weeks 2 thru 4~! Finally a "specialist" she initiated contact with ultrasounded
my Mom's leg on August 13th, and he was shocked to find it so
blocked, and that Mom had
had to put up with such pain and poor responses to her month of prior initiations
and complaints to her original Angiogram Doctor. He scheduled immediate surgery
for "removal" 8/16, with success..
but what a mess in Time PAIN Frustration LIFE. The leg is Still in pain but we
hope a good-pain as it is "red" and we hope "healing & recovering" from
a month of nearly no blood! Thanks Angio-Seal or
its Inserter person~~~. For
me now
(and any I tell), I will request to lay around
for a few hours and skip the gadgets!!!!
For those with issues, my heart goes out~ get a
clear 30 minute ultrasound and a Dr who is willing
to address
someone
else's
mess up. (saying
it is in your
head is just CRUEL~!.. horrible)
Kevin in OC California, Huntington Beach, California, August 18, 2010
If you go into the cath lab again for another
procedure, ask them to seal
you with a "MYNX" closure device. This device is superior! There is no pain
associated with the deployment. It is not made of animal product, like angioseal.
It will
dissolve in 30 days leaving nothing behind in your groin area to aggravate
the site. You won't have additional scar tissue and you won't have pain for
years
to come! I had this device here in Philadelphia, PA. 1 yr ago. I had no issues,
no pain, no complaints! I am allergic to certain foods and metals. If I had
a an Angioseal I would have had an allergic reaction, if I had starclose I
would
have as well. Report all your complications to the FDA!
Clark , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, August 18, 2010
Depressed in Orange County
-- You'll find a number of other similar posts in the related topic, "Complications
from Femoral Site During Catheterization, Angiogram or Angioplasty". Without
further investigation, it's not possible to say if the Starclose device
is in fact the problem. You may be suffering a complication resulting
from trauma to the femoral nerve, which can occur during the procedure,
and may have nothing to do with whether or not a vascular closure device,
such as the Starclose, is used. Collected data shows that femoral nerve
trauma/damage is an infrequent complication of femoral catheter-based procedures --
however, our Forum has many posts about this issue. Have you reported your
problems to the interventional cardiologist who did your procedure? Perhaps
a referral to a neurologist might help. Diagnosing the cause of your pain
and numbness might point a way to treatment.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, August 9, 2010
Starclose 4-24-10 pain every since numbness
tingling all over right leg, tired feeling, heaviness, lower back
pain i was in a wheel chair for 2-weeks or more problem walking sitting
for long periods of time. Dragging my foot by the end of the day.
have
had no problems until that device was put in me. that device may
help with recovery but the lifetime you have left is in pain. that
device
needs
to be off the market until long term studies are done.
depressed and unhappy, Orange County, California, USA, August 9, 2010
I had a heart cath done on 7-21-10 and
basically have had no complications. I do have a small lump under the
Angio seal site and it is tender but I'm chalking
it up to being so new. I have to go see my doctor in the next week or two and
will ask him about it if it is still tender.My doctor had me come in a week
before the surgery and the nurse went over everything that they were
going to do to
me in detail and answered all of my questions thoroughly.It is a shame that
not all doctors do this. I was upset that I had to take time off and
go in for it
but now am glad I did.My heart center is fantastic and so was the hospital.
I can only say that if they are going to do a procedure on you and
you know in
advance...ASK QUESTIONS! They WORK FOR YOU! I feel much better since I had
my heart cath and am glad I had it done.It's a shame that not everyone
has a happy
outcome. I wanted to give some of you a positive side to the procedure and
Angio seal. So far so good.
Happy in Jax, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, August 4, 2010
I had an angioseal inserted in 2008.
Since I have had enormous amount of pain and swelling in my right
thigh agets bind groin area. My thigh is swelling more and more each
day
and the dr is telling me it is unlikely to be happening from the
procedure. It was recommended that I see a psychiatrist. I didn't because
the
pain along with the swelling is not my imagination. I am angry because
I have been living with this pain for a few years now and I am afraid
that the longer someone waits to correctly diagnose what is wrong
the shorter my life span will be. I am at my wits end and don't know
what
to do. The pain is constant, the swelling ongoing and my ability
to walk has been affected greatly. I NEED HELP
-------
IMMEDIATELY!
Groin Pan in Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA, July 26, 2010
Michelle-Indiana and Concerned Patient
from Pennsylvania -- you've both posted to the topic on "Vascular Closure
Devices". It's not clear from
your posts that your problems are from a closure device or even which
device you got. Check out the topic, "Complications
from Femoral Site During Catheterization,
Angiogram or Angioplasty" and maybe post to that one.
Also can you give the Forum a little more detail? And to Sara in Finland -- have
you reported your symptoms to the cardiologist who did the angiogram?? You should,
so he/she knows about it for other patients -- also you might get some specific
assistance from someone who IS familiar with the StarClose clip. Thanks to all
for posting!
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, July 21, 2010
i had a heart cath 4/16/2010 and i still am having problems swelling blood
clot it is sad that i got pressured into this procedure by a doctor and now i
am suffering its been 4 months
michelle-indiana, Genteryville, Indiana, USA, July 21, 2010
I'm a 39-year-old woman who had catheter angiography to rule out an AVM
on April 28. The femoral puncture was closed with a StarClose device. Everything
was fine (no AVM, the puncture healed cleanly) but the soreness and pain that
was supposed to pass in a week still hasn't gone away. I can feel the device
(but there's no significant bump or swelling, nor has there been). An ultrasound
scan was done two weeks ago, but everything "seemed normal" (but the MD who did
the scan it had never heard of StarClose devices before). Sitting or doing (or
wearing) anything that puts pressure on my groin makes things worse, so I take
painkillers daily. Any advice or tips on how to make things better and hopefully
be able to live without medication again?
Sara, Southern Finland, Europe, July 13, 2010
Had a heart cath done about 2 yrs. ago. Couldn't
walk more than 3 steps without falling for 3 days. Could not turn my
right foot at all without severe pain. Immediately started gaining weight
also 1st week I had the cath done. Still have pain in right groin area
travels into the lower part of my back, still fall
at times now, legs & feet are always swollen, pain in stomach. If pain is severe
enough at times I can not lift my legs to walk have to slowly slide my feet along
to get around. Nothing was explained or was I told anything would be inserted
into the groin area. I also have numerous allergies to meds, latex, metals, & other
things. What would cause all the swelling, weight gain, pain, & lack
of mobility?
Concerned patient, Duncansville, Pennsylvania, USA, July 11, 2010
@ frustrated
in Michigan post 6/19. Among other
things...Ditto, strange things, almost exactly as you describe. Cardiac
cath on 5/10, 3 stents in on 5/11. Very upset about the whole thing,
and do not trust anything that was done. (I have a lump 2 inches below
site, was told cyst, unrelated, don't worry. we'll see) Thanks for any
updates or info you find out. I'll do the same.
uneasy, Highlands, New Jersey, USA, July 7, 2010
Anniegurl -- have you
discussed the possibility of doing the procedure through the wrist
artery (a.k.a. transradial)
with your cardiologist? You can find out more in our Transradial
Access Center.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, June 29, 2010
I had 2 stents inserted
7 weeks ago with manual compression...2 hours before sheath removal
then 6 hours bed rest.
I am having another stent inserted in 2 days and I am considering angio
seal. The idea of 8 hours on my back, using a bed pan makes me want
to
go the angio seal route...any opinions?
Anniegurl, Sunrise, Florida, USA, June 29, 2010
Getting heartwise -- the angio-plug is most likely
what the techs call the Angio-seal -- there are other "plug" type
closure devices, but Angio-seal is the most widely used. The most important
thing is not to exert yourself too much for a short while, until the angioseal
has set. The seal is made of collagen, which biodegrades after a few months.
Not
sure which model was used, but here's
some info on the device, which is
made by St. Jude Medical.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, June 28, 2010
Hi. Is an angio-plug
the same as an angio-seal? I had an angio plug put in yesterday after
a cardiac cath and a stent
installation. All went well. Just wondering what the plug actually
looks like. I know it seals the area at the artery where they placed
the sheath
to do the cath. Just don't know what is under this gauze pad and tape.
Thanks.
Getting heartwise, Hamilton, New Jersey, USA, June 25, 2010
LKcurious -- a small percentage of people may
have a hypersensitive reaction to bovine collagen, which is what is used
in vascular closure devices.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, June 25, 2010
Help w/ Info Please! I had angio w/ collagen
plug a week and a half ago. I don't have any heart, artery or health
probs. I am a 40yr old, 140 pd woman. I have had 9 neck and back surg's
and I have a pedicle screw pressing against and displacing my vert.
artery. I was in the hospital for two hours after the procedure, then
sent home.
My right thigh, groin, and down my right leg were very painful and
puncture site was swollen. No fever etc.... Then, three days ago, pain
stopped,
swelling reduced. It seemed good then after about 20 min. of walking
around in the house and cooking dinner the puncture site swelled up
like a golf ball and twitching of my thigh muscle was obvious. This has
continued
and doc says not to worry since I'm not showing signs of infection
or bleeding. OK! But, why is it bruised, hard, swollen like a golf ball,
and all of the above increases w/ activity? What could this be????
Any
ideas or similar complaints.
Thanks.
LKcurious, San Diego, California, USA, June 22, 2010
I had a heart cath two weeks ago. The StarClose site is driving me crazy
with I best can describe as "irritation" and itching. I can feel the little bump.
Nobody told me that it contained nickel and I do have an allergy to nickel, i.e.,
cannot wear earrings with nickel in them. Now what do I do?
Gail, Washington State, USA, June 20, 2010
I had a heart cath done
on May 14,2010. I developed a 3 inch lump above the entry site.They did a doppler
said no clot.
I started getting pain in my right leg and behind my knee and tingling
in my foot. At times my calf gets real tight feeling. I have been
back to the Dr. every week since. The pain behind my knee is so bad I
cannot
stand for long periods of time. The tingling in my foot is still
there on and off. I also get a cool feeling almost like something is
running down my leg. My cardiologist and my family doctor is saying this
is
not from
my heart cath. I am frustrated. I need answers.
frustrated, Michigan, USA, June 19, 2010
Dear "Underreported Adverse Events" -- We
beg to disagree regarding your statement about the negligence of the
hospital
staff in your reply to Jim M.
Retroperitoneal
hemorrhages can be tricky to diagnose -- and they are often
unrelated to the vascular closure device. But certainly patients should
be sent home with instructions about what to watch for regarding bleeding
complications. The staff may have had no signal that there was a problem.
However, since this patient was done as an outpatient cath, it might
give pause to the growing trend of releasing patients the same day. We
should also point out that this type of bleeding complication does not
happen when the transradial (wrist) approach is used.
We agree, however,
with "SayNoToClosureDevice Okay" that many of these
adverse events are not reported by the doctor or hospital (in fact,
they often
are not aware of these events,
since
patients tend to go to their primary care physicians with their complaints
-- or
write into this Forum -- and the adverse event info never gets to
the interventional cardiologist who
did the
procedure in the first place).
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, June 18, 2010
Review the July 5,
2009 post. I encourage everyone to report their issues
to the FDA, and do not assume or believe that their doctor or hospital has reported
this to the FDA.
SayNoToClosureDevice Okay, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA, June 16,
2010
Jim M of 2009. Absolutely negligence on the
part of the hospital staff. Other patients retro hemorrhages are detected
and corrected. Death was avoidable. Watch the FDA website for announcement
concerning Angio-Seal investigation which may appear in 2010 or early
2011.
Underreported Adverse Events, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA, June 16,
2010
As far as I can determine there is no attorney
in Winston Salem named Marc Hepp.
Doubt it, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA, June 16, 2010
On April 21, 2010, I had a heart cath and after
the procedure was finished my daughter handed me a card which the nurse
had given to her to put into my wallet. I was never told of this device
prior or asked for my permission. I have many allergies to many meds,
foods, etc and I do wonder if any of this was even looked at prior
to putting this angio seal in me. I do have a burning sensation sometimes,
nothing I can do about it, but I do feel the doctor should have discussed
this with me prior to the procedure.
Marie R., Michigan, USA, June 15, 2010
My Angio-Seal was installed 3/31/10 and now
two and a half months later I have begun having persistent groin pain
at the site of the seal. My Cardiologist's
PA says this is just scar tissue from the incision and will eventually go away.
Should I be concerned?
WTC, Conroe, Texas, USA, June 14, 2010
I had a heart cath done on May, 23, 10. I was
not told until I was sent home that they used a angioseal. A few days
later I started having calf, toe and hip pain. I finally got a vascular
dr to look at it and he said they implanted the angioseal too deep
into my femoral artery causing blood flow to be slow. He performed a
angioplasty
and pretty much said it was in my head and not to come back. to this
day I am still having leg and toe pain and have severe itching and
rash on my right groin. I have never experienced anything like this.
Any advice?
I'm ready to seek legal consultation
40 year old in pain, Rogersville, Tennessee, USA, June 13, 2010
I had a heart cath 23 months ago. I was 35 at
the time. The doc placed an angio seal in my right femoral artery for
closure. I woke up complaining of
my right foot numb and tingly I told the nurse and doc if i walked on my foot
i would break it. an hour later i was being sent home with now a numb leg from
the knee down, telling me it would go away. 6 hours later my leg was without
blood flow, was white and the skin was drawn up. I went to the ER where they
had to remove part of the artery. It took 5 months to heal the wound. I still
suffer with major pain. With no help from Drs in pain relief. I just had another
cath in the left to fix the right artery repair where the plastic collapsed
from the first repair. I now have two swollen lymph nodes and pain on
the left. They
did not use an angio seal, but my leg does not hurt. I have had 3 atty's turn
me down, because this was just a risk to the procedure. i will have to have
surgeries for the rest of my life and my even lose my leg in my 50's
because of the angio
seal. my life has come to a stand still, i go to work and come home and sit
because of the pain. I am grateful , but it is ironic, nothing was wrong
with my heart.
HEA OKC, Oklahoma City, USA, June 11, 2010
I had a cath today, and they used the angio-seal,
I have no problems, and find that it'a a great device. It let me get
back on my feet quicker. As others have posted, complications are rare,
but that's all people talk about, so they
don't hear the positives.
blueyedmedic, Edison, New Jersey, USA, June 7, 2010
I found this site while researching the angio-seal for work as a nurse
chart auditor. I'm disheartened to see so many people practicing medicine without
a license & willing to believe the conspiracy theory related to health care.
My
74 year old father refuses to see a doctor because "they're all crooked,in bed
with insurance companies, after my money." Well, he smoked 3 packs of Camels
a day for 50 years many of which were spent working in an enclosed office with
others
smoking. He had 30 years of very heavy alcohol use & has had meat & potatoes
for every meal of his life - adding 3-5 eggs to breakfast. But he couldn't possibly
have ANY cardiac or lung issues. Never mind that he gets short of breath from
the bedroom to living room of a 1400 sq ft home, is gray & cannot bend over without
blacking out. There's nothing wrong with him; in fact, he hasn't seen a doctor
in
10 years! And look at the money he's kept out of "their" hands. He'll be dead
soon. I've accepted that.What I can't accept is that people would rather find
someone to blame than be part of the solution, feel better and LIVE! We're not
all out to get you. Report your problems via the methods listed here. Get a referral.
Heal. Move on.
Rhonda, R.N., Missouri, USA, June 7, 2010
Dear Legal Nurse-
We are not just "complaining" Most
of us were NEVER asked if we wanted these devices implanted. I did not
know that I had the first one until it was already INSIDE me and the
Dr gave me the card and it was THEN I was able to ask about complications
etc. I was also never asked the second time was one implanted either.
That is the problem! I'm glad I had my annie coiled, but wish I was allowed
to make a decision on having the starclose placed inside my body as I
was allowed to decide on my coiling. My cardiologists agrees with me
too!
CM, New Hampshire, USA, June 4, 2010
It has been over ten years since a perclose
suture device was deployed incorrectly and I still suffer every day with
ileohypogastric and inguinal nerve
pain. I had it removed three years later, only to learn the damage was done...and
no doctor knows how to help me. I have seen neurologists,etc... pain doctors,who
put me on every narcotic...that still didn't help. I refuse all narcotics now.
I was started on Lyrica which finally did help some...but I still am in so
much pain! I need to find a physician to ablate these nerves, if it is
possible. No
neurologist in Pittsburgh has been found ,so I have calls into Cleveland Clinic
now. If anyone can help me find a specialist for this I would greatly appreciate
it. I try to be very active as I was before this nightmare began..and can't!!!
And they still keep shoving these into patients to save time and money....
but look how many have been hurt or even killed!!!!!
Donna R.N., C.D. Ladani cardiology associates, Grove City, Pennsylvania, USA
,
May
31,
2010
I had a vascular closure system placed by my
cardiologist last September after a heart cath was performed. Two months
ago I started experiencing severe pain on my right hip traveling all
the way down to my leg. I am also experiencing charley horse pains
like never before. The groin area where the Perclose was placed is tender
to the touch and even lying down I feel like someone is pricking me
with
a needle or knife. Do not allow yourself to have this device placed
in you.
Blanche, McAllen, Texas, USA, May 30, 2010
In response to Legal
Nurse, yes, there
are risks to everything. But the medical community owes it to each
patient to see that INFORMED
consent is given for procedures. Many patients are not educated on options
or complications prior to invasive procedures. I myself have a Starclose
which is made of titanium nickel alloy, but no one asked if I had a metal
allergy prior to its insertion, however, each new staff member asked
for my birthday when they entered my room. It seems THEY didn't want
to assume
any risk, which every non-rocket scientist knows is part of life. The
2 staff members that I did inform of my allergy to base metals didn't
seem
to think it important enough to mention in my paperwork. People should
not have invasive procedures without the education and information they
need to make decisions that could affect their quality of health and
life post-procedure. That is the role of the staff of doctor's offices
and hospitals
to provide not only the means to remedy but the information to make the
decisions necessary to remedy in full disclosure prior to surgery, not
in a pamphlet handed to you post-procedure.The kicker for me? My stress
test was false +.
Just Another Guinea Pig, Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, USA, May 28, 2010
Procedure 5/4/2010... right leg, Female, 51
yoa. My RIGHT upper thigh and knee, and foot has a feeling of numbness,
The feeling is not unlike that
of when the foot has is "aleep" , but no tingling, just numbness, and the foot
has intermittent pain. just want to feel normal, it's been two weeks, but will
this ever go away????? How soon can I resume walking/ running/ wear 4" heels?????
I'm almost sorry I had the procedure!!!
Dee, El Paso, Texas, USA, May 18, 2010
OK everyone.... there are ALWAYS risks to ANY invasive procedure no matter
what it is. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure that out. Additionally,
you can ASK questions before any procedure is done and ask what the risk & complications
are. Stop the deflamation. The procedure that you are referring to most likely
gave you or your loved one more years added to your lives. Get a second opinion
if needed, then drop it. Enjoy the EXTRA time you have to LIVE.
Legal Nurse Consultant, Wichita, Kansas, USA, May 17, 2010
My body rejected the
Mynx Vascular closure device. I had a heart cath two weeks ago and
began to develop a lump
at the site of insertion almost immediately. Three days after the cath
I was in another state for a family emergency. The lump became unbearably
sore,swollen, red and within five days looked like a boil. The first
Urgent care dr wouldn't touch it but after conferring with the cardiologist
gave me massive doses of antibiotics in shot and pill form. The next
day the site was worse. A different dr at the same urgent care lanced
the site, sent a sample to the lab, and removed the Mynx. Days later
the report came back that my body had rejected the device. What would
have happened if it were left in????? My 14 day antibiotic routine
of six pills a day is kicking my butt and making me ill with diarrhea.
When
will this stop?????
PG, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, May 16, 2010
Wanda H. -- Don't panic. Angio-Seal is
the most widely used femoral vascular closure device. What you read on
our Forums are all the complications. Unfortunately the vast majority
of
patients
who have had caths or angioplasties and who have had no complications
from Angio-Seal (and that would be 94-97% of patients) seldom
post here. So you're reading a distillation of the worst stories --
helpful to patients who have had problems and are looking for support
-- but
only anxiety-producing for people who are concerned but who have not
had anything go wrong. One of the issues we feel is that most patient
consent forms are blanket in nature -- and each device used is not subject
to
a separate consent. (That's our understanding. If any healthcare professional
out there knows differently, please post.) In any case, many patients
have posted that such a device was used without their consent --
that's not technically correct, but the impression only breeds
mistrust.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, May 3, 2010
HELP my husband had the
ANGIO-SEAL put in this morning{04-03-2010} with out us knowing!!!!!
I hope he is going to be ok??? someone please put something
good.
Wanda H., Georgia, USA, May 3, 2010
To Nancy Holland and Rocky
A....you can see
my posts regarding the Mynx Vascular Closure Device below (10/16/2009 and 12/7/2009). Even today, 6 months later, I'm not fully recovered.
The scrotal hematoma generally healed, but not fully, as there is still
discoloration and some discomfort from absorption or blood clots eventually
dispersing into other areas of my genitals. During my last visit to both
my urologist and cardiologist about 6 weeks ago, they both said that
this is a normal result, and it will get better, but honestly 6 weeks
later, it looks the same. The cardiologist mentioned again that this
was the first and last time he (and I believe his team) will ever use
the Mynx Vascular
Closure Device...he has not used it since.
Lew, New Jersey, USA, April 30, 2010
I too had a Star Close
device after a angio-catherization back Sept. 09. I forgot about it
until I changed wallets and found
the Star Closure card in
my wallet. This was also inserted without my permission. The card was given
while still groggy and I never gave it another thought until now. I have
been having
intermittent pain in the same area as the Closure. I have been thinking its
my appendix. I also just finished a cross Country trip and had total
hip pain several
days on our vacation. Should I let my Cardiologist know about this now or wait
for my appointment with him in August 2010?
Peggy Su, retired, Port Orange, Florida, USA, April 26, 2010
I recently had a Star Close clip placed. The
brochure I was given to me
to carry around states "The Star Close Clip" is MRI compatible. I too was not
asked my consent about receiving this device and I am concerned about any future
issues that it may cause. I would have preferred to have been given a choice.
Deborah C, Springfield, Tennessee, USA, April 24, 2010
I
had a mynx vascular closure device on the 6th of april and today is
the 21. I am in agonizing pain and I am trying
to find an answer before I go
to the hospital
Nancy Holland, Magnolia, Mississippi, USA, April 22, 2010
I am a 43 year old active
female who underwent a Heart Cath 3/6/2010. I was not informed that
the Angio seal was being
used either. Cath was clear, no blockages, but 10 hours after the cath
, I started having numbness and tingling in R leg and the leg started
turning purple (still impatient) I called for the nurses and was told
they called the Dr. and i would have an ultrasound the next morning.
The next morning had the ultrasound and was Dx. of having a blood clot
at the site of insertion. I was convinced this was caused from the
cath. I still have pain at the site and a lump remains there. I was put
on
blood thinners and have to give myself injections of lovenox twice
a day. This will go on for 3 months i was told. I also had an appt. with
the Hematologist 1 month later and he informed me that he had a cath
a week later and developed a hematoma at the site. He and the Cardiologist
are friends so i was amazed he told me this info... but he said the
Cardiologist
was going to report this to the manufacture of the angio seal. In the
mean time i will report this to my Lawyer... Thanks for the
site...
Kathy Begue, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, USA, April 20, 2010
We're not sure how we
feel about posts like the one below from a lawyer obviously trying
to get clients for a law
suit. We would like to hear opinions from readers if this type of posting
is of any value. As for under-reporting adverse events, patients can
report
an
adverse event from any device directly to the FDA -- http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/ucm053074.htm. But
we agree that all adverse events of vascular closure devices and access
site complications in general are under-reported (most cardiologists
we've discussed this with agree). In fact, the American College of
Cardiology did a study from the NCDR database a few years back and
showed that VasoSeal,
the first vascular closure device marketed in the U.S., had far more
complications than its competitors -- and this resulted in VasoSeal
being taken off the market. The reason vascular closure devices were
invented
is to help patients ambulate (walk) sooner, as well as make the procedure
quicker. But they add costs to the procedure (a few hundred dollars)
rather than lower them.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, April 20, 2010
I'm an atty- I believe post-Perclose complications are being under-reported
and mis-reported to the FDA and uninvestigated by Abbott Vascular. These devices
had one purpose only- quicker hemostasis means less costs and more patients per
hour. Almost all of the studies done have been conducted by research organizations
who are dependent on Abbott, and don't have any relevancy to what's happening
in every-day cath-labs. I've caught a whole batch of people dirty as hell on
a procedure, and when I studied the MAUDE reports it's clear they're for compliance-
not safety. Does this sound familiar- "Although requested, no additional information
was available."? It should. It's contained in 95% of Abbott's required reports
over the last four years. Write me if you're out there- mhepp@bellsouth.net.
Marc
marc, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA, April 20, 2010
i for one had the angioplug
inserted after 2 stents in 07-08,i couldnt walk more than 100 steps
without stopping
to rest, blood flow was restricted, i searched for 6 months to find
a vascular surgeon to undo this mess, found a doc at columbia hospital
in nyc,,
wow i am fine now thanks to Nicholas Morrissey,
M.D. I owe u sir.
Mike Eisner, New York, USA, April 3, 2010
I
am a 53 male, i had a cath done on march 4, 2010. they used the mynx
closure. the next day i developed a lump right
above the entry site near the
groin. i had 2 dopplers and they said everything is fine. i had to stay in
the hospital for 2 days because the vascular surgeon made an incision
on the lump.
it drained so slightly. they didn't say it was a hematoma either. over 3 weeks
later and I'm still on antibiotics, now they are telling me that its probably
from the mynx. did anyone else have this kind a reaction to the mynx. i might
have to have more surgery. or is this dr error!!!!
Rocky A, Bayville, New York, USA, March 27, 2010
I had a heart cath done
on January 26, 2010. I went for a routine heart assessment test done
by the hospital. I
ended up in the heart cath lab where I was given a heart cath. I was
told everything
was fine. I was not awake during the procedure. When I left for home
they handed me a pamphlet telling me about the Angio-Seal they had
used. After a week of being home with not being able to walk because
of the
pain I called the cardiologist about how bad my hip and thigh and leg
hurt. She had me come in. She sent me to the emergency room for an
ultra sound to see if I had a blood clot. There was no clot. They did
say I
had swollen lymph nodes. I went back a week later to the cardiologist
and they told me they thought it was the sciatic nerve. It hurts really
bad when I get up from a sitting position. Its hurts clear down my
leg into my foot. Don't know if its the Seal or what. I need to get some
answers. Its been almost a month. Wished I had been informed about
the
Angio-Seal before instead of after.
Sandy H, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, March 25, 2010
I had a cardiac ablation to my heart on 7/10/2010, and the site of where
they went in and placed the two Angio-Seals was tender for three months, it is
now 3/19/10 and in the last week, I have an incredible amount of pain radiating
from the site. I kept wondering, what could this be from until it dawned on me
that this is from the entry site from the ablation and where the Angio-Seals
where placed. Came into work this morning to do research and much to my surprise,
others are having the same problem, pain radiating and shooting down my leg and
to my upper hip. Please, anyone who is finds they are having this too after months
of having the surgery, email me @ shopgirlofny@msn.com (Monique). This is really
painful, feels like a nerve is causing the issue from the vascular seal. I was "NOT" told
they were using this, or given any options at all. I didn't even know how they
closed the entry site, until I found weeks later in my bag that I brought in
to the hospital the Angio-Seal card and brochure that I had to carry with me
for ninety days. The nurse slipped it into the zipper section on the inside of
my bag. Thank God I eventually checked the bag or I would have never known. Crazy!!
Monique Joyner, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, March 19, 2010
re: Tammy - "if
there are no negative consequences to the doctors or hospitals, where
is their incentive to get it right
the first time?" what kind of nasty comment is that? it's unfortunate
your husband suffered a complication from a procedure that was done to
save his life, but doctors are not routinely in the habit of doing things
carelessly so that people come back to the hospital with complications.
that is the very last thing we want. do you think we enjoy taking care
of disgruntled patients who want us to suffer negative consequences?
i mean, really - that's incentive enough!
WI, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, March 13, 2010
Concerned Wife -- you posted under the "Vascular
Closure Device" topic -- did your husband have one of these? Because
there is also a topic on "Complications
from Femoral Site Catheterization" -- and it may be
more appropriate, although they are related. A number of patients report
that this immediate pain and problems in the leg do
go away in a few days or so -- of course, some complications last longer.
Have you discussed this with the cardiologist who did the angiogram.
If for no other reason, he/she should be aware of the complication. Another
reason we have been writing about CT Angiograms as a possible alternative
to nuclear stress tests or to invasive angiography in patients at intermediate
risk or who have no symptoms but do have a positive nuclear
stress test
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, March 14, 2010
My husband had this procedure
done just a few days ago. He also was not informed until he was being
discharged. I've searched since on recovery time.
He has trouble walking and pain. He had a nuclear stress test done and was told
there might be some blockage. This test came back clear. We tried to tell the
dr. no but he pressured him into it. Now my husband will more than likely not
be able to return to work. I feel that some drs. need to be held accountable
for not informing patients of the serious of this. It took away my husband's
livelihood. And if it doesn't absorb then what will it do? Our personal phys.
wants the same answers. No one informed us nor did they give any options-such
as the arm. Right now I feel he's looking at a long road to recovery. The dr.
that did the procedure didn't even come back in to check on him. I don't know
much about today's drs. but it makes me wonder if this is why health care is
such an important issue today. And how many people have to be put through this
kind of mishaps before
they get it right.
concerned wife, none, Fort Worth, Texas, USA, March 13, 2010
Hi, I was in the cath lab
on Aug 21, 2009 and i had a mynx put in. they got me up to walk before
i went home and i
had the worst pain in my ankle, so they hauled me down to cath lab did
another
test and found the closure had went into my veins. it disintegrated.
i was taken in for emergency surgery. they got some of it out but had to
call the manufacturer to see how to get it out. well on Aug 23rd i had
to go back for another emergency surgery to get some more out. i was
in
the hospital for 7 days and at home for 3 1/2 months with a home nurse
coming every day. i had 3 or 4 infections in one of the cuts, which by
the way are about 4 inches long each one. well today is mar 9th, 2010
and guess what. went to cath lab again and had 3 more veins done because
the
gunk from the mynx was in them. i have been laid up for months now and
it has not been fun.
Roberta Lynn Henry, patient, Michigan, USA, March 10, 2010
On Friday 26 February 2010 I had a cardiac catheterization at St. Lukes,
in Milwaukee, WI. The procedure went off without a hitch, I did not experience
pain in fact very little discomfort. The test result showed that I had no blockages
in my heart nor did I require a single stent. We were literally done in five
minutes… The doctor then applied the Mynx wound closure system to the needle
insertion site. Result immediate PAIN; so much so that my breath was reduced
to gasps between clenched teeth while on the procedure table. (Hurt like a %!#*)I
requested pain medication and since the procedure, the discomfort is not getting
any better. 1. Pain in lower abdomen, 2. Swelling of my entire right thigh leg
and lower right torso. 3. EXTREME TENDERNESS in my groin, (did I emphasize extreme?)
4. I cannot sleep on either side or even urinate without discomfort. I have been
off from work for an entire week (so much for the in by 06:00 out by 12:00 noon
argument). Today is Tuesday 9 March and I’m
still off work and sore as hell.
Bruce, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA, March 9, 2010
I had a heart cath. done
3 days ago. They used the angio seal to close. My potassium was low.
I was given 4 bags of
potassium before being sent home. The next morning I had severe pain at
the groin
site and down my leg. I had pain down the middle of my leg the next day.
Tomorrow I go back to work at a very large hub. I am afraid I may end
up in pain or pass out. The doctor said to give it 72 hours. I wish I had
been given some info on this. Thanks.
Robin H., Louisville, Kentucky, USA, March 1, 2010
Tammy from Ohio -- Vascular
Closure Devices were developed to reduce complications from bleeding
and to allow patients
to walk sooner. They have done that, but they carry with them their own
brand
of complication -- small in percentage, but not if it happens to you.
Consumers can report an adverse event from any device directly to the FDA
-- http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/ucm053074.htm
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, February 8, 2010
My
husband had a stent procedure done in November. He ended up with 4 drug
coated stents. He is 47 years old and has bad
family history, but otherwise in excellent health, active, eats well,
and not
overweight. We had one complication after another after the initial procedure.
In short, the closure device used was blocking blood flow to his leg.
This time he had to have a bypass to remove the closure device and a
good portion
of his artery as well because it was becoming diseased. Since this procedure
in December his scar is still bothering him and the nerve damage is expected
to continue bothering him for up to another 18 months! Why are these
closure devices used if they cause such complications? Furthermore, if
there are
no negative consequences to the doctors or hospitals for complications
where is their incentive to get it right the first time???
Tammy, Ohio, USA, February 8, 2010
Karen from Michigan --
as you can read here, and counter to what you've been told, there ARE
complaints (with over 500 postings,
this
Forum Topic is unfortunately one of the most popular on our site).
Granted -- in percentage these complication are small -- most studies
have shown complications in
about
3-6% of catheter-based procedures done from the femoral artery. Are they
under-reported? Some cardiologists think so. For example, do you think
your experience has been reported as a complication? But don't be afraid
for the next time. Discuss your experience with the cardiologist doing
the procedure. Also look into getting the procedure
done radially next time. There are an increasing number of cardiologists
who
use the
radial artery in the wrist to do angiograms and angioplasty (check out
our Radial
Access Center). The advantage is much fewer complications, especially
in overweight patients -- but only 5% of procedures in the U.S. are done
this way because it's a relatively new approach and most cardiologists
were not exposed to it in their training. And there is no need for a vascular
closure device -- only a pressure dressing.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, February 4, 2010
I had a heart cath done
in Sept 08. I was immediately diagnosed with 2 blockages in my heart
@ 95%, sent by ambulance to a larger
facility to have angioplasty
done, and after which they used a star close on my right femoral artery.
I am over weight but never had any previous complications with the inner
thigh
(groin) area. I have more days than not with pain and at times it's hard to
walk (maneuver) my right leg and hip. I have mentioned this to my cardiologist
several
times and he states he has heard no complaints. This is very disappointing
and I am not sure where to go to find the answers. I am tired of living
in pain and
I have recently begun to have more symptoms of another blockage but out of
fear of the heart cath and more angioplasty with the possibility of another
problem
like this one scares me to death.
Karen, heart patient, Michigan, USA, February 2, 2010
On May 29th 2009 i had
Star Close inserted in right groin, have been suffering since. having
nerve damage checked soon.
I too have most of those symptoms, very painful always, getting up from
a sitting position,up and down stairs. So exhausted.
Doris F., California, USA, February 1, 2010
Shelly from West Virginia
-- one of the questions is whether or not these adverse effects are caused
by the closure device
(Angioseal,
Starclose,
etc.) or by a problem in the catheter insertion needle stick. There is
also a Forum Topic on "Complications
After Angiography" in which
you can read many of the same complaints -- even when no closure device
is used.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, January 29, 2010
I had an angio
seal used on me after heart catheterization on 10-05 05 ,i have the same
problems with my leg going numb back hurts
groin pain stomach pain
.pain while walking foot goes numb leg pain. I had angioplasty done still
the same her it is 2010. need to find out if any class action suits being
filed
for angio-seal st. Jude they need to stop using these seals on people
and also get
permission also to put in your body. I also have a hernia at the site.
Shelly, West Virginia, USA, January 28, 2010
Angioseal uses bovine collagen.
As to when you can work out, you should consult your cardiologist.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, January 28, 2010
I had the angioseal placed
on Jan. 11, 2010. No complications, but I'd like to know how long I should
wait before
I can workout. Also, I had collagen injected into my lips 10 years ago
and
it turned into hard balls of mass, instead of smooth lines. Is it the
same type of collagen they use for the Angio Seal?
If so, should I be worried.
Mari, Iowa, USA, January 27, 2010
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