Peripheral edema is a late sign of heart failure
- Heart failure is a condition characterized by the heart's inability to pump sufficient s|upply of blood to the body.
- Edema occurs when the body retains too much salt, thereby also leading to the retention of water. The excess of liquid accumulates in the interstitial tissue spaces, where it appears as edema.
- The inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body can lead to sodium and water reabsorption and thus results in peripheral edema.
In consequence, peripheral edema can be considered a late sign of heart failure.
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