Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help for:
Bleeding that does not stop after firm pressure
A rapidly expanding or very painful swelling
A limb that suddenly becomes cold, pale, blue, numb or weak
Sudden severe limb pain
Chest pain, severe shortness of breath or fainting
Sudden facial drooping, speech difficulty or one-sided weakness
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact the treating team promptly for increasing redness, warmth or drainage at the puncture site; fever; worsening pain; a growing lump; new difficulty walking; returning symptoms; or a worsening wound.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine bruising and mild tenderness are different from these warning signs.