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I am 54 male 6', 160 lbs active runner ~40 miles/week, bike ~50-100 miles/week and a bit of swimming. Over the past year I have experienced left hand and forearm cold while right hand and forearm are comfortably warm. Occurs when running in 40-45 deg temperature with no gloves. Should I get a cardiac/vascular workup? Thanks fp
Hello, Certainly you ll need vascular work up. You should get chest x ray, arterial Doppler of whole upper limb to look for the site of obstruction. This should provide the answer and site of blockages if any. If not informative then you may need ct angiography later. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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What Causes Left Hand And Forearm Coldness?
Hello, Certainly you ll need vascular work up. You should get chest x ray, arterial Doppler of whole upper limb to look for the site of obstruction. This should provide the answer and site of blockages if any. If not informative then you may need ct angiography later. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.