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Can Coronary Artery Disease Be A Sign Of Congestive Heart Failure?

i have had swelling in both feet and lower leg area for two days now. I have coronary artery disease and 7 stents. Could this be a sign of congestive heart failure? never mind, i didn t know I had to pay, i don t have any funds right now, but thank you, sorry i bothered you
Sat, 7 Sep 2019
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Hello,

Coronary artery disease and heart failure are two different entities.
On the other hand, coronary heart disease may cause heart failure if the muscle of the heart is not contracting as it should. This happens if the arteries are blocked due to coronary artery disease (heart attack).

The muscle that is not well supplied with blood does not contract as it should and the heart may fail to contract properly and send blood to the rest of the body. As a result, heart failure may happen.

I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Can Coronary Artery Disease Be A Sign Of Congestive Heart Failure?

Hello, Coronary artery disease and heart failure are two different entities. On the other hand, coronary heart disease may cause heart failure if the muscle of the heart is not contracting as it should. This happens if the arteries are blocked due to coronary artery disease (heart attack). The muscle that is not well supplied with blood does not contract as it should and the heart may fail to contract properly and send blood to the rest of the body. As a result, heart failure may happen. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General and Family Physician