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Ablations For Atrial Fibrillation, High Blood Pressure, Swelling In Leg, Ankle Looks Puffy
I am a 48 year old female who has a history of A-Fib and have had 2 ablations. I also have high blood pressure . The last week or so , my legs have been swelling alot and my ankles also look bulged out puffy . Then off and on my legs will indent way in like my skin is sucked inward. It makes a big deep crevace in my leg. It looks deformed. Thanks for your help! AAAAAAA
Thu, 24 May 2012
Hi Tuedemann,
Thank you for writing in.
I am assuming that atrial fibrillation ablation was successful and you have sinus rhythm now.
The most common cause of leg swelling and other symptoms you described is because of some of medications prescribed for high BP. Therefore, I will urge you to write in more detail about your problem of blood pressure and present normal or abnormal rhythm of heart. Also tell us how much you weigh and what is your height? Have you consulted your Gynecologist for some symptoms and signs can be hormonal in this age.
With Best Wishes
Dr Anil Grover
Cardiologist
Thank you for writing in.
I am assuming that atrial fibrillation ablation was successful and you have sinus rhythm now.
The most common cause of leg swelling and other symptoms you described is because of some of medications prescribed for high BP. Therefore, I will urge you to write in more detail about your problem of blood pressure and present normal or abnormal rhythm of heart. Also tell us how much you weigh and what is your height? Have you consulted your Gynecologist for some symptoms and signs can be hormonal in this age.
With Best Wishes
Dr Anil Grover
Cardiologist
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