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After cabg, what causes my legs became swell? whether it is a common complication?
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Edema: Lower extremity swelling is usually termed "edema" and has many causes such as liver, heart or kidney disease. In light of your recent heart surgery, you be having a bit of heart failure which is manifesting as leg swelling. See a doctor for a proper evaluation.
Answered 2/23/2015
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