Abstract

BackgroundFemoral artery pseudoaneurysm following by cardiac catheterization is a serious groin complication requiring careful assessment and prompt intervention.AimsRisk of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm is estimated at 0.6 to 17 following diagnostic and interventional procedures.MethodsThe clinical usage of bedside ultrasonography as part of the physical examination by attending emergency physicians has increased significantly over recent years.ResultsBedside Emergency Department ultrasonography provides the clinician with critical information noninvasively, rapidly determining various anatomical structures.ConclusionsWe presented the case of a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm detected by the bedside emergency department ultrasonography secondary to angiographic catheterization.

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