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What Causes High Heart Rate And Heavy Breathing?
Question: My blood pressure is 118 over 63 pulse 135 my heart is racing and my left shoulder feels like it is hot on inside breathing heavy what do u thing I am 65 yrs old female. I have nerve damage from accident diabetes is 256.
Brief Answer:
Cardiac lesion needs to be ruled out urgently
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
I think you should definitely get tested for EKG and Dobutamine stress echo
You are a diabetic lady
Sometimes the cardiac issues come up in diabetics, especially ladies with just mild symptoms like you mention.
A cardiac lesion should definitely be ruled out.
I will suggest an ekg first and then if needed an echo
If you need any further information
Please feel free to ask a follow up query
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Cardiac lesion needs to be ruled out urgently
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
I think you should definitely get tested for EKG and Dobutamine stress echo
You are a diabetic lady
Sometimes the cardiac issues come up in diabetics, especially ladies with just mild symptoms like you mention.
A cardiac lesion should definitely be ruled out.
I will suggest an ekg first and then if needed an echo
If you need any further information
Please feel free to ask a follow up query
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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