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What would cause the femoral artery to spasm?

Causes of Femoral Artery Spasm

* Endothelial damage

* Trauma

* Surgery

* Infection

* Iatrogenic causes (such as catheterization, angiography)

* Vasoconstrictor drugs

* Cocaine

* Epinephrine

* Norepinephrine

* Phenylephrine

* Hypothermia

* Hyperkalemia

* Aortic dissection

* Emboli

* Thrombosis

* Vasculitis

* Raynaud's syndrome

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