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Question: Can any vascular issues cause shortness of breath that may not show on a CT scan?
I have shortness of breath with activities such as going upstairs and inclines. I also notice it more when I do things such as bending over or when
I'm using my core muscles or do things that increase abdominal pressure. When I lay flat I feel better, so it seems like gravity seems to effect me. My doctors have ruled out any obvious cardiac or pulmonary disease through echo, right heart XXXXXXX and CT scans
I have shortness of breath with activities such as going upstairs and inclines. I also notice it more when I do things such as bending over or when
I'm using my core muscles or do things that increase abdominal pressure. When I lay flat I feel better, so it seems like gravity seems to effect me. My doctors have ruled out any obvious cardiac or pulmonary disease through echo, right heart XXXXXXX and CT scans
Brief Answer:
Shortness of breath may be due to many causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Shortness of breath may be due to many causes including pulmonary vascular disease.
CT is sensitive to pick the problem but it may be missed in early stage of disease like early pulmonary hypertension.
As other investigations has been done including ECHO etc then pulmonary vascular problem may not the reason for your symptoms.
It may be due to some other reasons.
You may need further investigations and evaluation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Shortness of breath may be due to many causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Shortness of breath may be due to many causes including pulmonary vascular disease.
CT is sensitive to pick the problem but it may be missed in early stage of disease like early pulmonary hypertension.
As other investigations has been done including ECHO etc then pulmonary vascular problem may not the reason for your symptoms.
It may be due to some other reasons.
You may need further investigations and evaluation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
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