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Okay so docs r saying my mom fluid retention is due to her being in and out of afib and hypertension. she's been in hosp for a month now and hasnt got better. dierutics dosage is low because kidneys act up if they increase it. what's the cure? how long c
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Challenging: Controlling her heart rates in atrial fibrillation is the first step but if kidneys are impaired diuretics get dicey. Chalk to her physicians caring for her.
Answered 9/4/2012
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