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Can Pneumonectomy Cause Heart Problems?
50 yr old female - i received a complete right pneumonectomy for adenocarcinoma 19 years ago. I have been fine to this point. I had a test for PAD 1 year ago and they seemed to think i had moderate PAD in my left leg - mild in my right. I recently had tightness in chest and indigestion which sent me to Drs office and an ekg showed inverted t waves and i was sent to hospital. Further testing (including echo and stress test) showed no heart condition. My blood pressure is 110/70 i am 5'9" and 180 lbs - cholesterol is 185 and other indicators are fine - I AM NOT ON ANY MEDICATIONS WHATSOEVER
( i do not get any excercise - i am always sitting at a desk or driving)
i am now having pain and heaviness in arms and legs - mostly arms. Should i be concerned? Is it more probable that i would have heart problems with only one lung? Thank you.
( i do not get any excercise - i am always sitting at a desk or driving)
i am now having pain and heaviness in arms and legs - mostly arms. Should i be concerned? Is it more probable that i would have heart problems with only one lung? Thank you.
Wed, 3 May 2017
Resepcted user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*No pneumonectomy before 19 years is not going to cause heart problems.
*But for better well being I strongly recommend life style modifications :
- spend time for regular walking in fresh air to rejuvenate your left lung
with enough quota of oxygen .
- do regular light exercises at home alongwith Deep breathing exercises &
YOGA for 30-40 min. without failure which is the cornerstone of
management in your case.
- avoid smoking / alcohol / abuse substances if any
- avoid stress / anxiety
- have regular sound sleep of 8 hours
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist
you.
Wishing you a very happy healthy life ahead.
Regards dear take care.
*No pneumonectomy before 19 years is not going to cause heart problems.
*But for better well being I strongly recommend life style modifications :
- spend time for regular walking in fresh air to rejuvenate your left lung
with enough quota of oxygen .
- do regular light exercises at home alongwith Deep breathing exercises &
YOGA for 30-40 min. without failure which is the cornerstone of
management in your case.
- avoid smoking / alcohol / abuse substances if any
- avoid stress / anxiety
- have regular sound sleep of 8 hours
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health care magic & giving me an opportunity to assist
you.
Wishing you a very happy healthy life ahead.
Regards dear take care.
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