Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Pain And Tingling Sensation In Arm Normal Post Placement Of Heart Stent?

I had a stent put in one of my arteries 3 weeks ago and for the past 2 days have been having pain and tingling in my left arm and fingers. I am not scheduled to do a follow up appointment for 5 more weeks. It this normal or should I go to the emergency room?
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello
This could be cardiac pain referred to your left arm, but more than likely it a disc rupture in your neck compressing a nerve root.

Since it could be cardiac I'd suggest you do get evaluated in an emergency room
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is Pain And Tingling Sensation In Arm Normal Post Placement Of Heart Stent?

Hello This could be cardiac pain referred to your left arm, but more than likely it a disc rupture in your neck compressing a nerve root. Since it could be cardiac I d suggest you do get evaluated in an emergency room