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How Can Insomnia Along With Shortness Of Breath And Headaches Be Treated?
I have not been able to sleep through the night for years. I take something to sleep but I have been waking up this week short of breath with a headache. I have migraines and have been told I may have atril fibilation. My meds are Lorsartin, metroprolol scuc in the A.M. and Propanaol at night. should I worry about a stroke or heart attack?
Sat, 26 May 2018
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Waking up short of breath is concerning for cardiac issues especially decreased heart functioning rather than stroke.
The headache might be due to decreased circulating oxygen levels.
Please be advised to follow.up.with the urgent care to undergo EKG, echocardiography to assess cardiac functioning.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Waking up short of breath is concerning for cardiac issues especially decreased heart functioning rather than stroke.
The headache might be due to decreased circulating oxygen levels.
Please be advised to follow.up.with the urgent care to undergo EKG, echocardiography to assess cardiac functioning.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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