Arm swelling

Hi All,

My pacemaker was inserted on my right side instead of left, as I have persistent left superior vena cava, in June of 2013. Within the last 6 months or so, my right arm has been swelling and achy. Initially I had an ultrasound that was negative, however, I was put on blood thinners for 3 months anyway. This has recently occurred again. Again, I had a negative ultrasound and negative CT angiogram, so I've been told blood clots are officially ruled out, although I had d-dimer test results that were close to 1400. (apparently normal is in the 300 range?) No one seems to have any idea what is causing the swelling. There is really no pain, aside from just achiness that feels like a massage is needed, and no numbness or tingling either. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this at all?

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Arm Swelling

by Suzypoozy - 2019-02-20 23:21:54

I just read an old posting of you having a swollen arm. I've had my pacer for about 10 weeks and aftre the first week my left arm turned a dark pink color and felt weird but not painful. I had tests to rule out clot but in the last few days it has been more swollen. I feel like docs are saying it must be because there is only so much room in the vein (for leads) and to live with it because there is no clot. What is a d-dimer test? What was the outcome?

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