light arm and hand swelling

Had pacemaker implant tues and have some swelling of the left
arm and hand and light redness is this normal?

2 Comments

Go to ER

by NiceNiecey - 2014-08-30 04:08:40

Does it hurt anywhere in that arm/hand? Is it warm to the touch? I had pain a week or so afterwards in my armpit on PM side and it was a blood clot. You need to go to the ER to be checked for a clot. They can't do it in the office.

Please keep us apprised of your situation. And don't feel that you're being a baby or a nuisance going to the ER. It's the only way to really know.

NiceNiecey is right

by newwidow - 2014-09-02 12:09:08

you should go see your doctor. I had my pm on a Monday, released on Tuesday and back in to the doctor on Thursday morning. My left hand was very swollen and I started to be short of breath and had the beginning of a cough. Sure enough I had a blood clot in my upper left arm and they said a few small pieces broke away and went to my lungs. Don't take any chances and go to the ER or doctor as soon as you can. Good luck!

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