What Causes Swollen Feet When Diagnosed With Atherosclerosis?

Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016

Question: my husband's feet and ankles are mildly swollen. the swelling is best characterized as pitted. he has mild SOB but also suffers from anxiety. he has been dx with atherosclerosis. would this dx cause high BP as well as swelling?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Atherosclerosis is caused and enhanced by hypertension and the treatment and stabilisation of hypertension is one of the primary goals in the treatment of Atherosclerosis.

Hypertension and Atherosclerosis are responsible for heart failure which is manifested with leg swelling and SOB.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (11 minutes later)

his BP is excellent right now 117/74. heart rate 74 but he feet are swollen. should we go to emergency room. he is having some SOB but his anxiety is high also.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

For the moment he should use an extra water pill and stay on a sitting position. This will help with leg edema and SOB.

If the symptoms will increase in intensity you should go to ER.

Wish you and your family health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar