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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?
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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Has Pacemaker, In Atrial Fib All Time, Swelling In Legs And Ankles. Is It Mean Fluid Is Forming Around His Heart?
Hi friend, 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