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Programs that treat this condition
 Pulmonary Hypertension Program    Adult Congenital Heart Service  
 Heart Transplant Program    Pulmonary Vein Stenosis  
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What is edema?
Swelling, usually in the feet, ankles, face, eyelids or abdomen, caused by a build-up of fluid. In heart disease, this condition can be caused by congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy or a congenital heart defect.
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