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08-01-2007, 07:51 AM

Erin,

To repeat what Becky said, have you had MUGA's, echos, or stress tests to confirm congestive heart failure? My ankles are huge since I began herceptin and I've had regular MUGAs and echos, and just one month ago had a full stress test. In all tests my LVEF was 60% or above. I'm convinced that the swelling for me is herceptin and that it will leave when herceptin leaves--getting my last infusion on August 7.

And I should note that I have discussed swelling with two cardiologists and neither are worried, knowing that the LVEF is fine.

Good luck.

08-01-2007, 07:51 AM	#6
Grace Guest Posts: n/a	Erin, To repeat what Becky said, have you had MUGA's, echos, or stress tests to confirm congestive heart failure? My ankles are huge since I began herceptin and I've had regular MUGAs and echos, and just one month ago had a full stress test. In all tests my LVEF was 60% or above. I'm convinced that the swelling for me is herceptin and that it will leave when herceptin leaves--getting my last infusion on August 7. And I should note that I have discussed swelling with two cardiologists and neither are worried, knowing that the LVEF is fine. Good luck.