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I had swelling around my left ankle. on friday i had a doppler of the legs and dvt was found above the left knee. xeralto 20mg was given daily. since saturday i have this piercing feeling in left chest area which prevents deep breathing. ?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Go to ER now.: Please go to an ER . Chest pain after having a DVT may mean that you have a blood clot in your lung, even though you are on Xarelto. Get checked now. Call an ambulance if you don't have an immediate ride.

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Answered 3/22/2022

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A member asked:

I had swelling around my left ankle. on friday i had a doppler of the legs and dvt was found above the left knee. xeralto 20mg was given daily. since saturday i have this piercing feeling in left chest area which prevents deep breathing. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Cantu agreed

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