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What Causes Swelling In The Foot And Ankle After Treated For Congestive Heart Failure?

My uncle was just released from the hospital today, he came home still very dizzy and weak. He has congestive heart failure and had a heart attack Monday morning. He has also lost a lot of blood from a bleed somewhere they can t find. He also has a lot of swelling in his right foot and ankle. Is there anything else we should watch for as a sign that its time to take him back to the hospital?
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Congestive heart failure can cause bilateral lower limb edema. Ifpresent only on right side, get Doppler study for arterial or venous block. Bleeding from where also matters. Check the haemoglobin too. Low hb in cardiac patients can lead to more congestion.
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What Causes Swelling In The Foot And Ankle After Treated For Congestive Heart Failure?

Congestive heart failure can cause bilateral lower limb edema. Ifpresent only on right side, get Doppler study for arterial or venous block. Bleeding from where also matters. Check the haemoglobin too. Low hb in cardiac patients can lead to more congestion.