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Why Am I Getting Shortness Of Breath With Mild Exercise After Double Bypass Surgery?
I have severe shortness of breath with mild exercise such as walking. I also sweat profusely and I have a cough that produces a clear sputum. However, I can sit or lie down and am normal within minutes. I had a double by-pass surgery 6 months ago, but this condition has just occurred within the past 3 months.
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Hello,
A lung disorder cannot be excluded either.
For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing a cardiac ultrasound, a chest X-ray study and NT pro BNP values for possible heart failure.
A chest angio CT scan may be needed in case of suspicions on pulmonary embolism.
In the case of heart failure, starting a diuretic may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
A lung disorder cannot be excluded either.
For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing a cardiac ultrasound, a chest X-ray study and NT pro BNP values for possible heart failure.
A chest angio CT scan may be needed in case of suspicions on pulmonary embolism.
In the case of heart failure, starting a diuretic may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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