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Shortness Of Breath While Carrying Heavy Things, High Heart Rate. Heart Problem?

Hi...I get out of breath when carrying heavy things, sometimes I feel as though I am gasping for air...and my heart rate excels. I know that my cardio is out of shape and I have been working on it. I can walk for over an hour without feeling like this, but heavy things and the stairs sometimes get me off guard. I am only 40 and have no history of heart problems, but I was worried if this could be something worse
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

This is highly suggestive of Ischemic Heart Disease (Coronary)
You need Stress test - preferably with thallium isotope - for further assessment and assistance.

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Shortness Of Breath While Carrying Heavy Things, High Heart Rate. Heart Problem?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic This is highly suggestive of Ischemic Heart Disease (Coronary) You need Stress test - preferably with thallium isotope - for further assessment and assistance. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck