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What Causes Pins And Needles Feeling In Arm/hand After Having Stent Procedure?

Hi , I just had a stent put ib 2 weeks ago , I am now experencing pins and needles feeling in my arm,and hand. I alsonoticed my vision does not seem right , I have mention this to my dr but it was just shruged off. Should I be concerned?

I am 48 years old. I had 1 heart attack last year with no blockages and was told the area healed nicely.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

For feeling some pins and needles in your arm don't worry, they will disappear gradually. About vision problems, there shouldn't be any vision problem after the stent implantation, see a ophthalmologist to find out the cause.
Take care
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What Causes Pins And Needles Feeling In Arm/hand After Having Stent Procedure?

Hi, For feeling some pins and needles in your arm don t worry, they will disappear gradually. About vision problems, there shouldn t be any vision problem after the stent implantation, see a ophthalmologist to find out the cause. Take care