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50 yr old woman had a heart attack 3 days ago now has fever and arm is swollen from the iv. what could be causing a fever? is this normal?

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Dr. Raghuraman Vidhun answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Phlebitis: Phlebitis... Inflammation at the IV site... This needs to be ruled out... You may need a course of antibiotics... Call your doctors office.

Answered 1/5/2015

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Arm swelling: Causes of fever here include arm swelling at IV site. Likely some clotting in vein damaged by iv. Also heart attack can cause low grade fever for a few days.

Answered 12/22/2014

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