What causes pain in the left arm after an angioplasty?
Patient: Dear Sir, my father had got angioplastry surgery in Last year. few months later he got pain on left arm and shoulder . I discussed  the doctor who done the Surgery and he advised us to check ortho specialist. Now my father taking four medicine which was suggested by surgeon as below  clopilet a 75,amifru 40 mg, revolol xl 12.5mg, rosufit 10mg.  is there any cause for left arm  pain? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.The arm pain that you told about is unrelated to a procedure done through his radial artery as there is no nerve supply over arteries that could cause him to sense pain.If his pain increases with arm movements especially when raising his arm above his head, it may be due to adhesive capsulitis that is the inflammation of the linig of shoulder joint For that he may have phydiotherapy, use warm compresses, apply pain killer gels and take some over the counter pain killers like Tablet NaproxenI hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.RegardsDr.Asad Riaz.General and Family Physician..