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Q: Foot massage after heart attack ?

asked by: Anika_Unea on April 3rd, 2008

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I'm a HHA an I have a patient who had a heart attack and is now using only 22% of his heart. they are retaining alot of fluid in the feet and legs. they asked me If I could massage them. i'm a student and I remember my professor saying somthing about this but couldn't remember what he said. so if any one knows why or why not let me know please thank you

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