Pseudoaneurysm of the superficial femoral artery detected by emergency medicine bedside ultrasound

BACKGROUND: Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm following by cardiac catheterization is a serious groin complication requiring careful assessment and prompt intervention. AIMS: Risk of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm is estimated at 0.6 to 17 following diagnostic and interventional procedures. METHODS: The clinical usage 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 presented the case of a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm detected by the bedside emergency department ultrasonography secondary to angiographic catheterization.