70 yr old male with bilateral pedal edema and shortness of breath
A 70 year old male patient, resident of Nalgonda came. To hospital with chief complaints of Bilateral pedal edema since 1 week Shortness of breath since 1 week History of presenting illness Patient was apparently asymptomatic 1 week back, then he developed bilateral pedal edema which was on and off. Pedal edema was pitting type and was initially up to ankle but gradually progressed up to the knee when he presented to hospital. He developed shortness of breath which was initially present on doing some work or climbing up stairs. But since last 1 week he has shortness of breath on doing daily activities . No H/O fever, cough, loss of weight. Past history No similar complaints in past No H/O diabetics, asthma, tuberculosis, coronary artery disease, epilepsy He is known case of hypertension since 10 years Personal history Diet: mixed Appetite: decreased Sleep: adequate Bowel and bladder: decreased urine output Addictions: alcohol since 30 years Smoking tobac