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Hi i am the daughter of a male 85 with a post morbidity of heart failure resolved with a hybrid porcine by-valve replacement & dual bypass This July he underwent a TURP procedure which was visually successful although he has had no resolution in terms of bladder control He is currently taking Myrbetric 50mg & Elavil 7.5mg + 3.75mg He has had edema inthe lower legs of & on it has gotten increasingly worse today he didn't mention he awoke this am with spasm pain which occured again the afternoon after he had rested. On breif examination aprox 20 mins ago these were his symptoms: swelling apparent in both lower legs Markedly noticeable in Left. Smooth but not shiny no noticeable heat but definate depression made when pressure applied Blood Pressure 117\70 pulse 78, 131/77, & finally 118\50 pulse 56. We are planning top go to emerge first thing tomorrow buT... would appreciate your counsel. Also, he has had Advil 2 days in row.