Symptoms

Swelling in legs, ankles & feet

General health-related symptom

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Swelling (oedema) is caused by excessive fluid retention in the body’s tissues, particularly in the legs, ankles, and feet. This happens as small blood vessels burst and fluid builds up in the space between cells.

Heart conditions can result in swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet because blood is not sufficiently pumped around the body and backs up around your lower half.

Related heart conditions

Heart disease

Heart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease) is an umbrella term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels.

Tests to further investigate concerns

Echocardiogram

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound scan that shows the heart’s structure and surrounding blood vessels. It allows us to analyse how blood flows through them and assess the heart’s pumping chambers.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

An electrocardiogram is a test that measures and records your heart’s electrical activity and rhythm, including the strength and speed of your heartbeat.

Ambulatory ECG monitor

Ambulatory ECG monitor

Ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors are devices that help take readings of your heart’s electrical activity during your daily activities over a longer period of time.

 

CT-scan

MRI scan

A heart MRI scan uses magnetic and radio waves to show detailed pictures of the inside of your heart. Like a CT scan, this test can show issues with the heart and the surrounding vessels.

 

Chest X-ray

Chest X-ray

A chest X-ray is a scan that can provide images of the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and much more. It helps show us the size and shape of the heart and detect any abnormalities.

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Looking after your heart is the most important thing you can do to improve your longevity and quality of life in the long term.

We’re here for you during your journey to better heart health. We provide tests and management strategies to help identify what might be wrong and where you can improve your lifestyle to reach prime heart health.

Book an appointment today to speak to our expert Integrative Cardiologist, Dr Ravi Assomull, about your heart concerns.

You can email us at: enquiries@cardiologist.london

Or call us at: 0203 576 2885






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