A relative is type one diabetic. He had a mild heart attack 3 weeks ago followed by a massive heart attack 2 days later. The attack has left him with only 20% heart function. His legs are extremely swolen with fluid and because of this, cannot have surgery. He cannot lay down as fluid gets into his lungs. He has been re-admitted to hospital but doctors have not told us very much. He is 58 years old, not overweight and normally very active. He does not smoke and drinks only socially. Help?
Hello, I would like to tell you that swelled up legs and fluid retention is because of his decreased heart functioning. And the possibilities of having heart failure are very much likely. It is advisable for you to decrease the amount of oral fluids and consult with the treating cardiologist personally for physical and diagnostic evaluation. He may require dose modification or admission to ICU/CCU. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.