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What health problems can occur when the arteries in the arm tear?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Arm artery tear: 1. Bleed to death 2. Artery blocks off and Dr cannot get BP on that arm. 3. Arm below artery will need to be amputated.

Answered 6/1/2017

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