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Part of my arm is swollen and hurts on the inside, d dimer level 0.55 and sometimes i feel twitches in my chest. could it be a blood clot traveling?

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Dr. Eric Kelts answered

Specializes in Neurology

Possible: Do you have a history of DVT? With an elevated D dimer and a swollen extremity I would get yourself evaluated as soon as you can. Consider going in to the ER for evaluation tonight. Good luck and I hope you're feeling better soon.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian answered

Specializes in Phlebology

D Dimer and PE: An elevated D dimer in the presence of upper extremity swelling is suggestive of deep vein thrombosis. Symptoms of chest pain and/or shortness of breath is suggestive of pulmonary embolism. This needs urgent evaluation in a n emergency room and investigation with Duplex venous scan of the arm, CT angiogram and anticoagulation for DVT and pulmonary embolism. Don't delay going to the emergency room

Answered 11/28/2017

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