Soft arteries, high puncture, and low cardiac output are important factors predisposing to complications after femoral artery puncture.
Case reports of femoral complications leave open predisposing roles for soft arteries, high puncture, and low output; prospective data required.
Of 36 cases of arterial complications after femoral artery puncture 11 were excessive haemorrhage and 25 femoral artery occlusions. Soft arteries are more likely to tear than atheromatous ones, and this had occurred in 9 of the 11 patients. A high puncture, soft arteries, and a low cardiac output are important factors predisposing to thrombosis.An aggressive policy is recommended for treatment of both conditions.
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