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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Climbing Stairs Or Walking?
Question: Hi Doctor XXXXXXX heijebu , I am 57 years old male since last year I was having breathing problem all medical check up done, including CT scans of the chest and lungs, 2D, blood check but the doctor says they can't find the reason. Initially I was facing breathing problem while claiming stair cases, but now even while walking also there is a breathing problem. Please help.
Kindly guide me as the symptoms worsened since the last consulting you in 2014.
Thank you.
Mr. XXXX XXXXXXX
Kindly guide me as the symptoms worsened since the last consulting you in 2014.
Thank you.
Mr. XXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Possible Coronary Artery Disease. Require CAG
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Mr. XXXX.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
I have worked through your query in detail.
As per symptoms, the possibility of coronary artery disease is very high.This might not be evident on Regular CT scan or Echo.
You need a vascular intervention to assess the stage perfectly.
Your symptoms can be corrective referred to as acute coronary syndrome /ACS.
For thorough evaluation, I advice you to get a baseline ECG and precisely coronary angiogram.
This will indicate the degree of blocks in the heart vessels.
At the moment oral pills of antianginal drug like Sorbitrate will help you to get over the pain.
Please check with your physician if he shares my point of view and if can prescribe these medications and tests to you.
Further management if any is based on test reports.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Possible Coronary Artery Disease. Require CAG
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Mr. XXXX.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
I have worked through your query in detail.
As per symptoms, the possibility of coronary artery disease is very high.This might not be evident on Regular CT scan or Echo.
You need a vascular intervention to assess the stage perfectly.
Your symptoms can be corrective referred to as acute coronary syndrome /ACS.
For thorough evaluation, I advice you to get a baseline ECG and precisely coronary angiogram.
This will indicate the degree of blocks in the heart vessels.
At the moment oral pills of antianginal drug like Sorbitrate will help you to get over the pain.
Please check with your physician if he shares my point of view and if can prescribe these medications and tests to you.
Further management if any is based on test reports.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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