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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Muscle Cramps In A Heart Patient?

i am a 74 yr old female with heart failure. my ej fraction is 25%. i am having episodes of shortness of breath with all muscles cramping and sweating that last app. 15minutes. the only thing i can do to stop these symptons is to lay flat and not move a muscle. after they subside, i can get and maybe it will be 30 to 40 minutes before i have another one. my spo2 is 94%.
Wed, 2 Aug 2017
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
Sorry to know about your health condition.
Due to heart failure with ejection fraction 25%,there is building back pressure causing pulmonary oedema.This oedema cause shortness of breath.Pressure on kidney as well as reduced sp02,lead to disturbed electrolyte balance in body.reduced potassium,calcium levels may predispose to muscle cramps.
Also the diuretic therapy may also be responsible for electrolyte imbalance.
It is necessary to get serum electrolytes level evaluated and do follow up with your cardiologist.
Hope this information helps.
Thanks
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Muscle Cramps In A Heart Patient?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Sorry to know about your health condition. Due to heart failure with ejection fraction 25%,there is building back pressure causing pulmonary oedema.This oedema cause shortness of breath.Pressure on kidney as well as reduced sp02,lead to disturbed electrolyte balance in body.reduced potassium,calcium levels may predispose to muscle cramps. Also the diuretic therapy may also be responsible for electrolyte imbalance. It is necessary to get serum electrolytes level evaluated and do follow up with your cardiologist. Hope this information helps. Thanks