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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Swollen Ankles?

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Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014
Question: my symptoms are shortness of breath and swollen ankles what tests would be used to determine a diagnosis and are they painful?
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Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Congestive cardiac failure Detailed Answer: Hi, These symptoms are suggestive of congestive cardiac failure. You should see your Dr soon who can examine you and organise investigations to confirm the diagnosis and can also start treating you. Investigations would include blood work, chest X-ray, an echocardiogram, possibly an angiogram. The bloodwork and angiogram are a little uncomfortable. I hope this helps answer your question. Best wishes
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Swollen Ankles?

Brief Answer: Congestive cardiac failure Detailed Answer: Hi, These symptoms are suggestive of congestive cardiac failure. You should see your Dr soon who can examine you and organise investigations to confirm the diagnosis and can also start treating you. Investigations would include blood work, chest X-ray, an echocardiogram, possibly an angiogram. The bloodwork and angiogram are a little uncomfortable. I hope this helps answer your question. Best wishes