Diuretics, either loop or thiazide, are usually not effective in alleviating pedal edema. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers in combination with a ...

Pedal edema is caused mainly due to retention of fluid leaked from the damaged tiny blood vessels or capillaries. The commonly observed symptom is swelling. Diagnosis involves review of medical ...

The exact relationship of CCB therapy and edema is unknown. Since CCBs are potent arteriolar vasodilators and lack effects on venous capacitance vessels, it has been hypothesized by some that they ...