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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Suffering From Atrial Fibrillation?

I am Type 2 diabetic, and have atrial fib. Age: 69/male. When doing any amount of walking or stairs, some shortness of breath --- but most distracted by a pressure feeling around diaghram and rib area; to the extent that I have difficulty standing up straight, with back erect. Legs, hips, feet are strong; and still able to ambulate well, except for this back-bending frontal discomfort.
Wed, 31 Aug 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM...

You are having diabetis and atrial fibrillation ...
Now you are complaining dyspnea on exertion ...
So heart failure should be ruled out ...

Investigation needed with ....
1.Blood pressure measurement
2.EKG
3.Echo cardiography if needed
4.tread mill if needed etc....
5.Auscultation

According to cause further treatment given ...
Ex.for heart failure diuretic like drug given...
For fibrillation beta blocker like drug can be prescribed

Take care

Advise : Consult nearby Pulmonologist or cardiologist for examination.....
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Suffering From Atrial Fibrillation?

Hi welcome to HCM... You are having diabetis and atrial fibrillation ... Now you are complaining dyspnea on exertion ... So heart failure should be ruled out ... Investigation needed with .... 1.Blood pressure measurement 2.EKG 3.Echo cardiography if needed 4.tread mill if needed etc.... 5.Auscultation According to cause further treatment given ... Ex.for heart failure diuretic like drug given... For fibrillation beta blocker like drug can be prescribed Take care Advise : Consult nearby Pulmonologist or cardiologist for examination.....