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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Weakness In Legs With Mild Activities?
I am having severe breathing problems any time I do a small activity..dressing, picking up a 12 lb dog, walking to the mail box which has a small incline. Getting in and out of my car, bending over to move something small, I can walk slow on very flat service. Also I have weakening of upper and lower legs. No swelling.I have had cancer, 3 heart surgeries, pacemaker, defibrillator and MVP. I am 73 and have been very active all my life. Aneurysm in my aorta. YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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If you are noticing worsening shortness of breath then you should be assessed as soon as possible particularly since you have a history of heart surgeries, pacemaker and defibrillator.
It is possible that the increasing shortness may indicate a change in your heart function.
The weakness can occur as a result of this change in heart activity.
You may need cardiac investigations such as echo and ecg.
I hope this helps
If you are noticing worsening shortness of breath then you should be assessed as soon as possible particularly since you have a history of heart surgeries, pacemaker and defibrillator.
It is possible that the increasing shortness may indicate a change in your heart function.
The weakness can occur as a result of this change in heart activity.
You may need cardiac investigations such as echo and ecg.
I hope this helps
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