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What Is The Treatment Of Breathing Problem If Had Heart Surgery ?

I have had open heart surgery (6 months ago) also chf and afib (am age 70) been walking about mile a day with no pr oblems until about two weeks ago legs have become heavy and weak after couple blocks breathing is good I don't get it! Please help.....
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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These symptoms might be related to your heart failure, and some of the tablets you take for this condition might need to be adjusted.
It might be possible that water tablets could be increased.
Your doctor might also request a blood test called NTproBNP and a scan, to measure the stress of the heart.
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What Is The Treatment Of Breathing Problem If Had Heart Surgery ?

These symptoms might be related to your heart failure, and some of the tablets you take for this condition might need to be adjusted. It might be possible that water tablets could be increased. Your doctor might also request a blood test called NTproBNP and a scan, to measure the stress of the heart.