10 Symptoms of Cardiomyopathy
Symptom #3: Swollen Legs and Feet
The work being done by our cardiovascular system often goes unnoticed, but it is hard at work 24/7. It maintains blood flow throughout the body and deals with some hurdles many of us don’t even consider. One such hurdle is gravity and it’s a hurdle that our hearts can struggle with.
Dilated cardiomyopathy, in particular, causes the pressure at which the blood is pumped from the heart to lower. This means that when it comes to the feet and legs, there is not enough pressure to help push the blood back up against gravity. This causes the accumulation of fluids and swelling in the lower extremities.
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