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Mom had chf, died @ 87. my left foot/ankle stays swollen for past 2 yrs to varying degrees. i'm 52, male, 40 lbs overweight w/hbp. think i have chf?
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Possibly.: If your blood pressure remains high, by definition, you have some degree of heart failure. However, a careful examination would help clarify the issue.
Answered 12/15/2017
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No: CHF doesn't cause one foot to swell (it causes both), and it doesn't go on for 2 years without getting better or getting worse. Most importantly, there are many causes of swelling in the feet whereas swelling is only one of many symptoms of chf.
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