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Is Breathing Problem Related To By Pass Surgery?

Hello, I have had triple by pass surgery. I go yearly to the cardiologist for a check up. This year he told me that my heart was skipping a beat but nothing to really worry about. I did not think to ask him about my breathing problem and if it might be related. For a year or so now when I am relaxed watching TV and not moving around I will find myself all of a sudden gasp for air. It is kinda like I forget to breath and then I gasp for air. Could the two be related.
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Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, these two events might be related to each other.
CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting) patients are at increased risk of arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). So your skipped beats are likely due to arrhythmia.
Some arrhythmia can also cause sudden gasp of breathing. And this is considered as serious event.
So in my opinion, you should consult your cardiologist again and discuss about this event.
You will need repeat ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
On the basis of these reports, suitable anti arrhythmia drug will be started.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is Breathing Problem Related To By Pass Surgery?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, these two events might be related to each other. CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting) patients are at increased risk of arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). So your skipped beats are likely due to arrhythmia. Some arrhythmia can also cause sudden gasp of breathing. And this is considered as serious event. So in my opinion, you should consult your cardiologist again and discuss about this event. You will need repeat ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). On the basis of these reports, suitable anti arrhythmia drug will be started. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.