Subclavian artery blood clot during surgery

Hi all!

I had my third PM put in on June 24th, 2013. I went from one lead to two leads. During surgery, the doctor hit my lung and caused it to collapse (Pneumothorax) to 40%. As a result I got a blood clot in the subclavian artery. They put me on Xaralto because it was new and I wouldn't have to have my levels checked. I have been told that after 10 days it reabsorbs and if it can sometimes form scar tissue. I am having vision problems and dizziness and I think it could be from the medicine. Anyone have any advice they can give me from their personal experience?

4 Comments

Xaralto

by J.B. - 2013-09-18 09:09:19

My doctor talked about putting me on Xaralto, but after looking at the possible side effects I asked to just stay on my warfarin. AThe folowing is a long list that I got off the internet

Along with its needed effects, Xarelto may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking Xarelto:

More common
• Back pain
• bleeding gums
• bloody stools
• bowel or bladder dysfunction
• burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• coughing up blood
• difficulty with breathing or swallowing
• dizziness
• headache
• increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
• leg weakness
• nosebleeds
• numbness
• paralysis
• prolonged bleeding from cuts
• red or black, tarry stools
• red or dark brown urine
• shortness of breath
• vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Less common
• Fainting
• pain in the arms or legs
• wound secretion
Rare
• Burning while urinating
• difficult or painful urination
Incidence not known
• Abdominal or stomach pain or swelling
• blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• >>>>blurred vision <<<<<
• chills
• clay-colored stools
• cough or hoarseness
• dark urine
• diarrhea
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• fever with or without chills
• general feeling of tiredness or weakness
• hives
• itching
• joint or muscle pain
• loss of appetite
• lower back or side pain
• nausea or vomiting
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• red, irritated eyes
• severe headache
• skin rash
• sore throat
• sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• tightness in the chest
• unpleasant breath odor
• unusual bleeding or bruising

ER for you!

by donr - 2013-09-18 10:09:56


If that clot is REALLY in the artery, NOT the brain, there's a chance a hunk of it broke off & went to the brain.

The symptoms you describe are ALSO STROKE symptoms.

Get to an ER Immediately YOU cannot rule out a stroke - only a Dr can do that. There's too much at risk here to mes around.

There are REAL time limits on how soon you have to get help for stroke & you are pushing them right now.

Don

Donb

No sign of stroke

by dixiegirl - 2013-09-19 04:09:52

I have felt this way ever since I got out of the hospital. I have been to the ER during these symptoms and they said no such thing of it being a stroke. The pharmacist said it could take a few days before feeling better if the Xaralto was indeed what was causing these symptoms.

Good News!

by donr - 2013-09-19 11:09:31

Dixie: Glad that you went to an ER for this earlier.

Smart move.

Don

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