swollen ankles.

Certain blood-pressure medications can also cause ankle swelling.

Venous circulation problems are another common cause.

Kidney and liver conditions can also contribute to fluid retention.

The pattern is therefore important.

Swelling combined with worsening shortness of breath, difficulty lying flat, rapid weight gain, or unusual fatigue is more concerning than mild swelling after a long day.

Some Heart Problems Have Few Obvious Symptoms

One reason cardiovascular disease can be difficult to recognize is that problems may develop gradually.

A person may notice that they are not able to