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 ...

2003 Le Jacq Communications, Inc. Cite this: Incidence of Pedal Edema Formation With Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers: Issues and Practical Significance - Medscape - Sep 01, 2003.

These are classified by the affected parts of body as: Pedal edema: the swelling of lower legs and feet. Peripheral edema: The swelling occurs in the legs, feet, ankles and also arms. Lymphedema ...