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What Causes Severe Swelling In Leg And Groin Area Post Cardiac Ablation?
Question: I just received an ablation procedure. I had a lot of swelling in the groing area and legs. Most of that
has subsided but now my feet are swelling. I know this is probably due to water retention but why
has it just started. The procedure was done on the 15th and I came home on the 16th. My heart is back
in rythim but my breathing has gotten worse. I have COPD.
has subsided but now my feet are swelling. I know this is probably due to water retention but why
has it just started. The procedure was done on the 15th and I came home on the 16th. My heart is back
in rythim but my breathing has gotten worse. I have COPD.
Brief Answer:
Right haart decompensation is the usual cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
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The swelling is most likely from right heart failure – consequent to COPD… / might have been precipitated now by the stress from the procedure, subsequent silent infection, venous thrombosis (any place from calf to Inferior vena cava in the abdomen) and so on... You may need further investigations like blood tests and Doppler studies to know further and assist in the management…. The treating doctor alone could conclude better based on total clinical picture…
Prognosis is generally good in such situations
Good luck
God bless you
Right haart decompensation is the usual cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The swelling is most likely from right heart failure – consequent to COPD… / might have been precipitated now by the stress from the procedure, subsequent silent infection, venous thrombosis (any place from calf to Inferior vena cava in the abdomen) and so on... You may need further investigations like blood tests and Doppler studies to know further and assist in the management…. The treating doctor alone could conclude better based on total clinical picture…
Prognosis is generally good in such situations
Good luck
God bless you
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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