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What Causes Swelling In The Vein After A Heart Attack?
Hello my name is Mavis i suffered a mild heart attack and did not realise i was having one until i arrived at emergency...afterwards i noticed my veins got larger. And now i am on antibiotics flucloxcylin as my vein is infected and has formed a scar or scab on top. I have been on my antibiotics for just 2 days..also my foot is swollen.please help.as xtra advise is most apprecoated.
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
Hello,
Consult a physician and plan for an ultrasound to rule out conditions like DVT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a physician and plan for an ultrasound to rule out conditions like DVT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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