Why do my ankles swell (Edema) with heart failure?
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Aarav Gupta
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In heart failure, the heart struggles to pump blood efficiently. This causes blood to back up in the veins, forcing fluid out into the surrounding tissues, typically in the lowest parts of the body (legs and ankles) due to gravity. Elevation and diuretics help.
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