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Swollen vein in upper left arm going up to chest. what does that mean?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

R/o blood clot: Check your pulse.If it is weak or non palpable get checked for a possible blood clot

Answered 12/13/2017

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