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
Call emergency services for:
Chest pain that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by sweating or breathlessness
Sudden weakness, facial drooping, confusion, or trouble speaking
Fainting or severe difficulty breathing
Bleeding that does not stop after firm, continuous pressure
A hand or foot that becomes cold, pale, blue, numb, or difficult to move
And for anyone, someone who:
has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
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 your healthcare team promptly for increasing swelling, a rapidly enlarging bruise, worsening access-site pain, fever, drainage, spreading redness, a new rash, or much less urine than usual.
And for anyone, someone who:
is getting rapidly more short of breath, or has gained several pounds in a few days with swelling
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
A small stable bruise and mild tenderness can usually be discussed at routine follow-up if they are improving.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Left heart catheterization. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.