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What Causes Shortness Of Breath After Angioplasty?

I am a 74 year old female who had angioplasty and a stent placed 4 weeks ago. I still have shortness of breath, after brief walking or activity. I also have lower jaw pain. I do see my cardiologist in 2 weeks. I felt better right after the procedure than I do now.
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.

Based on your symptoms I would like to rule out Stent failure or a new block.

Would you clarify a few things for me please?
*do you smoke or consume alcohol?
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?
*how is the severity of the breathing difficulty compared to before the Stent placement?
*any other symptoms, giddiness, sweating?

I recommend:
- an urgent cardiologist opinion
-an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram.
-a repeat angiogram if indicated
-chest x-ray
-blood tests (complete blood count, kidney function tests, electrolytes, cardiac enzymes, clotting parameters)
-urine analysis

Based on this, a treatment plan will be made.
Please see your doctor sooner or visit the ER to make sure that that you are not having an ongoing heart attack.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Wish you good health
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath After Angioplasty?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Based on your symptoms I would like to rule out Stent failure or a new block. Would you clarify a few things for me please? *do you smoke or consume alcohol? *do you have any other medical issues or take any medications? *how is the severity of the breathing difficulty compared to before the Stent placement? *any other symptoms, giddiness, sweating? I recommend: - an urgent cardiologist opinion -an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram. -a repeat angiogram if indicated -chest x-ray -blood tests (complete blood count, kidney function tests, electrolytes, cardiac enzymes, clotting parameters) -urine analysis Based on this, a treatment plan will be made. Please see your doctor sooner or visit the ER to make sure that that you are not having an ongoing heart attack. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health