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Does High Cholesterol And Swollen Ankle Indicate Congestive Heart Failure?

I am a 27 year old female that has high cholesterol ankle swelling frequent urination and numbness in my hands. I also have a dry cough that has lasted over a year. When i lay down at night i have a hard time breathing. Could this be congestive heart failure
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
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hi, I require to know if echo of heart is done for you ? other than that I require to see your ecg, TSH report to comment on your problem
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Does High Cholesterol And Swollen Ankle Indicate Congestive Heart Failure?

hi, I require to know if echo of heart is done for you ? other than that I require to see your ecg, TSH report to comment on your problem