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Abstract

Background: Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm following cardiac catheterization is a serious groin complication requiring careful assessment and prompt intervention. Aims: The risk of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm is estimated at 0.6 to 17% following diagnostic and interventional procedures. Methods: The clinical use of bedside ultrasonography as part of the physical examination by attending emergency physicians has increased significantly over recent years. Results: Bedside emergency department ultrasonography provides the clinician with critical information noninvasively, rapidly determining various anatomical structures. Conclusions: We present the case of a patient with femoral artery pseudoaneurysm detected by bedside emergency department ultrasonography secondary to angiographic catheterization. © The Author(s) 2010.