swollen ankles are frequently a sign of congestive heart failure....calling it something else might be a diversion...

[msongs]

attached article discusses the matter. two big fat ankles is a major issue IMO

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/heart-failure-and-edema#summary

[Blue Owl]

1. It's a stretch to say Dump has a "heart"

In his case, he has “Congestive Organ-That-Pumps-Blood Failure”

[Enter stage left]

2. Please, make it so!

[vapor2]

3. that was my first thought

[B.See]

4. True. This and other things as well.

[Blues Heron]

5. Cool! Didn't know that

[Henry203]

6. Thoughts and clots

[Henry203]

7. Clots and prayers

[bdamomma]

12. I'm not

a health professional but can those swollen ankles "shoot a PE (pulmonary embolus" to his heart????

I should Goggle it.

[BlueKota]

21. Sadly my Aunt developed a blood clot in her leg

and it ended up becoming a pulmonary embolism and blocked oxygen to her lungs. She was eating breakfast at the table, passed out, then died. It was a shock to all of us, especially as she'd just gone to see her doctor the day before about her leg swelling. He dismissed it as nothing serious. Unfortunately he was wrong. We were all devastated because she was the rock of the family. It happened the day I just got home from college for Christmas break. The phone rang, I answered it, it was my cousin telling me her Mom was gone.

So it can happen.

[bdamomma]

22. Oh BlueKota

My deepest sympathy to you and your family about your aunt's untimely passing. So unfortunate that her doctor did not follow through,

[BlueKota]

23. Thank you!

[Hassin Bin Sober]

8. Is T-Diddy on his way out?

[eppur_se_muova]

18. To the wood chipper -- forward march ! nt

[Bread and Circuses]

9. Usually within five years a person will perish once diagnosed as the symptoms...

Increase and medications can only do so much.

TACO has the best doctors and medicines so perhaps he has 7 years. We don’t know what other medical conditions he’s hiding.

JD is worse because he’s younger, meaner, and smarter.

[BadgerMom]

13. But JD has negative charisma.

That’s a tough thought because it implies Trump has charisma. But he does have more than Vance. Yuck.

[róisín_dubh]

17. Have you seen that man run?

If anything can suck the energy out of a room, it’s JD “this is my first time in a human suit” Vance

[eppur_se_muova]

19. Can JD get other GOPers (including seniors w/much more experience than him) to fall in line ?

This is a guy who messed up ordering a donut. That doesn't indicate leadership potential.

OTOH, we could end up with Peter Thiel (Vance's Sugar Daddy) being the new Musk, throwing his fat wallet behind the primary candidates of negotiable loyalties. Maybe some in the GOP will finally decide they're tired of the whole shitshow, and try bucking him even if it means risking re-election. If Trump goes full dirt nap before the primaries, a lot of GOP incumbents may decide the time is ripe to "return to the private sector", meaning comfy sinecures on K Street.

[UpInArms]

10. From your link

Edema is a common sign of heart failure. It occurs when the heart cannot pump blood adequately, leading to an increase in pressure inside the blood vessels. This causes fluid to leak into the surrounding tissues.

Edema in heart failure often affects the lower limbs and fingers, but it can also occur around the abdomen. The severity and extent of edema may indicate the progression and severity of heart failure. Treatment may involve medications, compression stockings, and movement to increase circulation.

[scipan]

30. Things to watch for: fingers and abdomen swelling.

I want confirmation.

I REALLY WANT confirmation!

[EdmondDantes_]

11. It's a symptom of a bunch of things

Some bad, some minor. There's no good way to know from what we see on TV. It could be he sat too long, it could be testosterone replacement, or kidney/liver/heart disease.

[xmas74]

16. This.

I've had issues with edema since I underwent cancer treatment. Spending long hours sitting in front of multiple screens for work doesn't help.

[dsc]

14. Ever since my heart attack anytime I go to the doctor I am asked about swelling

fortunately I haven't had any but clearly it is a concern.

[JI7]

15. In this case I hope so

[bif]

20. Hopefully the Grim Reaper is licking his chops!

[Renew Deal]

24. I've seen it happen to people temporarily for other reasons

But it's usually a serious concern

[Emile]

25. Let me know when he's in the final stage.

[CountAllVotes]

26. it is also a sign of lymphedema

It is a very painful and debilitating problem to have.

Ankles swell up for weeks at times.

You cannot walk.

Sheer misery!

[doc03]

27. I had a blood clot in my right leg in 2005 and another in 2006. I was diagnosed with

Factor V Laden, my blood clots to fast. At that time I got a filter that is supposed to catch clots from
going to my lungs and take blood thinner. My right leg used to swell badly because of damaged valves in
my leg. I joined a gym and took up bike riding in warmer weather. I have very little swelling now unless I spend hours
flying or driving, I wear compression socks in that case. It's been 20 years and I am still alive at 77. I doubt Trump is
going to die any time soon.

[Jim__]

28. Here's hoping ...

[bamagal62]

29. My mom has the

Beginnings of CHF. If her legs swell, she freaks out and calls 911. It’s real.

[comradebillyboy]

31. I've had swollen ankles for years. I've had

a heart attack, I've had high blood pressure for over 30 years, I'm obese, I'm 77 yo now and I'm still healthy enough to live for another 7-8 years.

Trump has the best medical care available so don't count on swollen ankles to kill him any time soon.