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Can Fluid Around The Heart With Breathlessness Be Fatal?
my dad has had a major heart attach 8 years ago but on new years day he was rushed to hospital with short ness of breath, hes now been told he has fulid round his heart and he gets short of breath again he should go straight to a nd e, he couldnt breath today but wouldnt got the hospital could this kiull him
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, such symptom of shorting or breath (Dyspnea) demands the immediate medical attention because it could be due to left ventricle failure, if in time treatment are not given then out come could be dangerous, hope this information helps.
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Can Fluid Around The Heart With Breathlessness Be Fatal?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, such symptom of shorting or breath (Dyspnea) demands the immediate medical attention because it could be due to left ventricle failure, if in time treatment are not given then out come could be dangerous, hope this information helps.