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Is It Normal To Have Fluid In Body Before Getting Heart Attack?
Hi, my husband got a swollen legs,feet & bloated stomach & out of breath,he went to see his family Dr. & they took a test & find out that he is having a heart attack so now the Dr. prescribe a furosemide pill to get rid of the fluid.The problem right now it seems things doesn t work for him he always feeling of fullness & seems getting worse.My question is did the Dr. give him the right medication?the swelling doesn t go down at all.He start coughing & no appetite.I wonder if this is normal to have a fluid in your body before getting heart attack?Please advice .... Thank you so much for your help & time
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Heart attack and collection of fluid in body can co-exist and they are suggestive of ischemic heart disease and compromised heart function.
Implying that the blood supply to heart muscles is compromised and the pumping action of the heart is also sub-normal.
Ischemic heart disease or decreased blood supply to heart muscles can be the cause of poor pumping action of heart.
Furosemide will clear the fluid collecting in the body, however, if the compromised state persists, the drug may also be not be able to clear the fluid.
You need to stay in touch with your cardiologist for best possible management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Heart attack and collection of fluid in body can co-exist and they are suggestive of ischemic heart disease and compromised heart function.
Implying that the blood supply to heart muscles is compromised and the pumping action of the heart is also sub-normal.
Ischemic heart disease or decreased blood supply to heart muscles can be the cause of poor pumping action of heart.
Furosemide will clear the fluid collecting in the body, however, if the compromised state persists, the drug may also be not be able to clear the fluid.
You need to stay in touch with your cardiologist for best possible management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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