{"id":22390,"date":"2026-04-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manhattancardiology.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-prevent-and-manage-swelling-with-attr-cm\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T00:50:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T04:50:55","slug":"how-to-prevent-and-manage-swelling-with-attr-cm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manhattancardiology.com\/es\/news\/how-to-prevent-and-manage-swelling-with-attr-cm\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo prevenir y tratar la hinchaz\u00f3n con la amiloidosis cardiaca por transtiretina (ATTR-CM)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet is a common symptom of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition that affects how well the heart pumps blood and can lead to fluid buildup in the body. While medications are often needed to manage the underlying disease, several lifestyle strategies, such as leg elevation, compression therapy, and reducing sodium intake, can help ease discomfort and improve daily symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Seg\u00fan <a href=\"https:\/\/manhattancardiology.com\/es\/team\/karishma-patwa-md\/\">Dra. Karishma Patwa<\/a>, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology, \u201cLow-pressure compression stockings are available over the counter at drugstores and online. However, consult your doctor before using them, as they may not be safe if you have peripheral artery disease, neuropathy, or certain heart failure symptoms.\u201d She emphasizes that compression therapy should be individualized and used under medical guidance to avoid complications and ensure safe symptom relief. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/rare-diseases\/how-to-prevent-and-manage-swelling-with-attr-cm\/\">Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/manhattancardiology.com\/es\/book-an-appointment\/\">Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Patwa?<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet is a common symptom of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition that affects how well the heart pumps blood and can lead to fluid buildup in the body. 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