10 Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Pedal Edema
Edema occurs when there is excessive and abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitium. Clinically, patients present with swelling of the affected parts. When coronary artery disease progresses to heart failure, “pitting” edema occurs. This refers to the pits that appear when pressure is applied to the affected area.
The indentation persists despite the release of pressure. Other causes of pedal edema include varicose veins, dermatitis, and pregnancy. It can be managed with fluid restriction and the use of diuretics.
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