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Has Pacemaker, In Atrial Fib All Time, Swelling In Legs And Ankles. Is It Mean Fluid Is Forming Around His Heart?
Hi,
My husband is 87 yrs. old. He has a pacemaker, he is in atrial fib all the time. He has a dry cough, it seems worse when he moves around. No temp. I weigh him daily, his weight hasn't varied a whole lot. He has some swelling in the legs and ankles. Does it sound like fluid is forming around his heart. No pain. Should we be concerned?
My husband is 87 yrs. old. He has a pacemaker, he is in atrial fib all the time. He has a dry cough, it seems worse when he moves around. No temp. I weigh him daily, his weight hasn't varied a whole lot. He has some swelling in the legs and ankles. Does it sound like fluid is forming around his heart. No pain. Should we be concerned?
Wed, 16 Oct 2013
Hi friend,
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Cough may mean left heart failure
Some medicines for pressure or failure (like ACE Inhibitors) may also cause cough
Weight gain and leg swelling – mean fluid retention / Right heart or Congestive heart failure
He needs to see his cardiologist / a few investigations are necessary
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Cough may mean left heart failure
Some medicines for pressure or failure (like ACE Inhibitors) may also cause cough
Weight gain and leg swelling – mean fluid retention / Right heart or Congestive heart failure
He needs to see his cardiologist / a few investigations are necessary
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
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