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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Legs And Breathlessness

Hi Doctor, my mom has been witnessing breathlessness, and swelling in legs. Physician has reviewed xray of chest and informed that she may have enlarged heart. Doctor has suggested to consult a cardiologist. Mom has history of high blood pressure and taking medicine. Right now, the BP is under control. What pre-cautions should she stake prior to consulting a cardiologist?
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
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In my opinion and according to history provided there is a high possibility of early decompensated heart failure.High blood pressure is one of the cause of heart failure plus age of your mother.

She will need 2 D ECHO,ECG,ENAL FUNCTION TEST.

In such cases I would prescribe diuretic medications,fluid restriction and salt restriction.

If breathlessness is severe then you should immediately consult with emergency department of near by hospital.

Increase in heart size may be because of uncontrolled blood pressure.

Please consult general physician or cardiologist for further work up and complete cardiac evaluation.

Hopefully I cleared your doubt.

Stay healthy,eat healthy and take care of your mother.


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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Legs And Breathlessness

Hello Welcome to HCM In my opinion and according to history provided there is a high possibility of early decompensated heart failure.High blood pressure is one of the cause of heart failure plus age of your mother. She will need 2 D ECHO,ECG,ENAL FUNCTION TEST. In such cases I would prescribe diuretic medications,fluid restriction and salt restriction. If breathlessness is severe then you should immediately consult with emergency department of near by hospital. Increase in heart size may be because of uncontrolled blood pressure. Please consult general physician or cardiologist for further work up and complete cardiac evaluation. Hopefully I cleared your doubt. Stay healthy,eat healthy and take care of your mother. Regards.