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Shortness Of Breath While Walking After Valve Replacement Surgery. Does This Need Consultation ?
we are on a trip. my husband had a valve replaced 2 yrs ago. he has a shortness of breath when walking just as he did before surgery. we have 7 days to go. he can stay in the hotel and is riding on a bus so i can limit his exertion. what i want to know is, i don't want to panic anyone on the trip..can i keep him this way until we get home to see the heart doctor. i can call in advance for an appointment along the way. thanks you
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
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Shortness of breath on effort is typical of left heart failure. That could mean several things – like malfunctioning valve, obstruction or leak, associated Coronary Artery Disease and so on. He needs to be examined and investigated.
You have not stated his personal habits, co-morbidities, even age
It is better to see his cardiologist, as soon as possible...it is not safe or wise to wait.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Shortness of breath on effort is typical of left heart failure. That could mean several things – like malfunctioning valve, obstruction or leak, associated Coronary Artery Disease and so on. He needs to be examined and investigated.
You have not stated his personal habits, co-morbidities, even age
It is better to see his cardiologist, as soon as possible...it is not safe or wise to wait.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
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did he have same breathlessness before trip ?
if it started recently then it needs attention.
Breathlessness can be because of many things and not possible to assess without examing patient and certain investigation, so i suggest you to see a cardiologist asap. health is more important and you can always have another trip!
if it started recently then it needs attention.
Breathlessness can be because of many things and not possible to assess without examing patient and certain investigation, so i suggest you to see a cardiologist asap. health is more important and you can always have another trip!
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