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What Causes Swelling In The Ankles After Insertion Of Cardiac Stents??

My Husband had 7 stents put in on 10/5/16. His right foot and ankle keep swelling. He had a hematoma in that leg. His foot and ankle swells up. He was put on water pills for a while and the Dr. cut his blood pressure meds in half. We may have to consult a vein specialist next. Any guidance you can offer me will be appreciated .Thank you,
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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ankle swelling can be related to renal problem or arthritis get examined byrheumatologist for examination and go for rheumatic factor and renal prophile can bedonetake ECG and consult cardiologist for post fixing of stents ultrasound can be done and further blockage identified if there is still problem then radiogram can be taken and consult for coronary angiopathy.
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What Causes Swelling In The Ankles After Insertion Of Cardiac Stents??

ankle swelling can be related to renal problem or arthritis get examined byrheumatologist for examination and go for rheumatic factor and renal prophile can bedonetake ECG and consult cardiologist for post fixing of stents ultrasound can be done and further blockage identified if there is still problem then radiogram can be taken and consult for coronary angiopathy.