Recently sought medical attn due to shortness of breath and extremely swollen feet and lower legs. I had an EKC which indicated possible left side heart enlarged and right side ventricular conduction delay. I had a BNP of 524 and was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. I declined ER admission as I was on vacation 3,000 miles from home. Luckily, I made it home safely. My PCP re-ran the BNP on Thurs, and called with a score of 253. My feet and legs are still very swollen (was prescribed diuretics), I still have shortness of breath, but am also experiencing hand and finger numbness on my left side, and extreme fatigue. I am completely unable to keep my eyes open at times. I have an appt. with a cardiologist on Wed AM. Am I still in danger with these symptoms and a lower BNP level?
