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Swelling Around And Above Ankle. Taking Lipitor After Aortic Valve Replacement. Any Thoughts?
I was on Lipitor for 7 years after a bypass and a replacement of my Aortic Valve . I have a mechanical valve and take an 81 mg Aspirin , 5 mg of Vasotec twice daily along with 25 mg of metoprolol , again twice daily. I have had swelling around and above the ankle, at first only on the right leg then in the last three years both legs. I occasional;y take lasix if the swelling is either painful or pronounced. Any thoughts?
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
after bypass surgery if graft taken from lower limb vein in that case some patient may get sweeling over the ankle ,it will settle down over a period of time ,
another reason to have swelling in ankle is local infection or msome heart pumping dysfunction ,
consult your cardiologist and follow his advice ,
take care
Welcome to HCM,
after bypass surgery if graft taken from lower limb vein in that case some patient may get sweeling over the ankle ,it will settle down over a period of time ,
another reason to have swelling in ankle is local infection or msome heart pumping dysfunction ,
consult your cardiologist and follow his advice ,
take care
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