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Foot edema: when heart failure shows in swollen ankles Swelling in the feet and ankles, medically termed edema, frequently signals heart failure—sometimes before other symptoms emerge.

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Known medically as oedema, this can be an indication that “your heart isn’t working properly”. Swelling caused by heart disease can affect the feet, as well as ankles and legs.

Swelling caused by heart disease can affect the feet, as well as ankles and legs. The AAD explains: “Many diseases of the heart cause fluid to build up in your feet and lower legs.

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Persistent swelling in the feet and ankles can be an early sign of heart disease. When the heart fails to pump blood efficiently, fluid can build up in the lower extremities due to poor circulation.