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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Chest Pain In An Elderly Person
Question: I am a 52 year old with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetic.
I am experiencing:
minor chest pain - comes and goes
shortness of breath - when I ride a bike or walk fast
tired at the end of the day Also some light headedness at end of day
Also I use a CPAP machine
I am experiencing:
minor chest pain - comes and goes
shortness of breath - when I ride a bike or walk fast
tired at the end of the day Also some light headedness at end of day
Also I use a CPAP machine
Brief Answer:
Stress test is needed for the correct diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
I would advise you to undergo exercise stress test.
It will help to find out if you have coronary artery disease (blockages in heart arteries) .
Diabetic patients have more risks to develop coronary artery disease, which can cause symptoms you describe. And if disease is diagnosed in early stages and treatment started, then heart attack can be prevented.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Stress test is needed for the correct diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
I would advise you to undergo exercise stress test.
It will help to find out if you have coronary artery disease (blockages in heart arteries) .
Diabetic patients have more risks to develop coronary artery disease, which can cause symptoms you describe. And if disease is diagnosed in early stages and treatment started, then heart attack can be prevented.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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