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Could Swelling Of Feet Indicate Heart Problem?

my husband is 77 years old. about ten years ago he litterly blew out the right side of his heart and never knew this until he had stint put in about 8 years ago. than the following year he had a ballon added. he has done well except that I am noticing that his left foot more than the right is quite swollen
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hi Sir,

Welcome to HCM,

I understand your query and concern.

Your symptoms are suggestive of Congestive cardiac failure.

I advise you to get a 2 dimensional echo of your heart to confirm the diagnosis.

Drugs like diuretics,ionotropes will be helpful.

Report to an emergency if you have symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath or dizziness.

Monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly.

Consult your cardiologist for expert management.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.
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Could Swelling Of Feet Indicate Heart Problem?

Hi Sir, Welcome to HCM, I understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of Congestive cardiac failure. I advise you to get a 2 dimensional echo of your heart to confirm the diagnosis. Drugs like diuretics,ionotropes will be helpful. Report to an emergency if you have symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath or dizziness. Monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly. Consult your cardiologist for expert management. Post your further queries if any, Thank you.