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What Tests Are Usually Recommended After Stress Test For Shortness Of Breath?
On vacation I went into a cave exploration with lots of walking, steps up and down, some very steep. I became very short of breath. When the tour was complete, I rested and was OK. After I came home my doctor sent me for a stress test, which I took this morning. I could not finish and was told my doctor would order more test. What test and/or treatment should I expect?Thank you.
Sat, 28 May 2022
Hello,
I can not come into any conclusion based on your description, as there are many causes that can make a person not to be able to finish this test. If you have high blood pressure or a lung disorder, it is impossible to complete this test. For this reason, you may need to do some blood lab tests and respiratory function tests or a cardiac ultrasound.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I can not come into any conclusion based on your description, as there are many causes that can make a person not to be able to finish this test. If you have high blood pressure or a lung disorder, it is impossible to complete this test. For this reason, you may need to do some blood lab tests and respiratory function tests or a cardiac ultrasound.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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