10 Warning Signs of A Heart Attack
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Warning Sign #10: Swollen Ankles
When your blood is being pumped around the body, it needs to do the full circuit for the system to work. This is so it can be returned to the lungs where it can then pick up more oxygen and start the circuit again to provide a constant flow of freshly oxygenated blood.
Things can get harder for the blood to flow on the return trip because it needs to flow up against the effects of gravity. If the heart is not strong enough, the fluids can begin to build at the bottom of the body, causing swollen feet and ankles. You should always find out what is causing this symptom if you begin experiencing it.
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