swelling & pain in left arm

My mother just had a pm installed a couple days ago but she is still in hospital due to a second surgery to correct a lead that was placed incorrectly and causing fluid (aka blood) around the heart. My mother’s left arm has been swollen for 2 days and she is complaing about pain all they way down her arm to her thumb. She hasn’t been released yet but I fear they made another mistake. Do any of you have some idea what could be causing the pain or what might be wrong.

When she had the pm procedure, she experienced a lot of pain and it has been one problem after another. Not good for 2x cancer survivor and to be going through all this.

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by Sue H. - 2012-04-02 09:04:39

Since she is already in hospital, I think you should ask the doctor what he thinks it is.Ask many questions until you and your mother are satisfied.

I don't think any of us should take an educated guess as to the cause of her pain and swelling.

Hope she gets better,

Sue

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