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ea0048cp17 | Poster Presentations | SFEEU2017

Water retention: not always the presenting symptom of heart failure

Jones Sophie , James David , Kinderlerer Anne , Bravis Vassiliki

Case history: An 80-year-old female presented with progressive leg and facial swelling, postural dizziness, generalised lethargy and reduced mobility. She suffered with chronic kidney disease (stage 3), rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension and had undergone partial thyroidectomy. Examination revealed marked bilateral leg oedema to the sacrum, facial oedema, an ejection systolic murmur, normal JVP and a clear chest.Investigations and results: Investigati...