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Suggest Remedy For Fluid Build Up In Ankles And Feet Post Cardiac Arrest
My dad has had a massive mi and only has 20% of pumping and the adrenaline is pumping to fast through his heart he is on lifevest and started rehab once but ended up in cardiac alert and is starting now to build up fluids in ankles and feet what do I need to expect
Thu, 28 May 2020
Hello,
It is a sign of congestive cardiac failure. Intensive care treatment with vasopressors may be required. Consult a cardiologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
It is a sign of congestive cardiac failure. Intensive care treatment with vasopressors may be required. Consult a cardiologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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