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My left hand turns blue several times a wk. resolves within a few min. no pain. hx of l subclavian clot 2006. lifelong warfarin. cause?

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Whoaaaa: Could be a number of things but a hand that is turning blue (cyanotic) sounds first and foremost like a very serious vascular problem. See your provider immediately about this.

Dr Crane agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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