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What Does Shortness Of Breath While Walking Small Distances Indicate?
Question: I have shortness of breath whenever I just walk from my car into work or from the dining room table to the kitchen. I just recently had a physical and everything was fine. Blood work great, strong heart beat and lungs clear (according to my Dr. of about 10 yrs.) So, I don't doubt her. I am about 12 to 15 lbs overweight, I drink 2, 3 glasses of red wine a day. I walk my dog each day about 1 mile. I work full time and am turning 68 tomorrow.
Is there some test I should be asking for? I did have a heart stress test a couple of years ago, but I couldn't even go the 5 minutes that wanted me to. Any ideas?
Is there some test I should be asking for? I did have a heart stress test a couple of years ago, but I couldn't even go the 5 minutes that wanted me to. Any ideas?
Brief Answer:
You need to repeat the stress test
Detailed Answer:
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You need to get the stress test or Tread Mill test done. If positive, i.e. if certain changes to your ECG pattern develop in response to strain, it would indicate that your heart is not getting enough oxygen supply in case of aggravated requirements. In such a case appropriate interventions might be necessary.
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Dr. Kunal Saha
You need to repeat the stress test
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health Care Magic.
You need to get the stress test or Tread Mill test done. If positive, i.e. if certain changes to your ECG pattern develop in response to strain, it would indicate that your heart is not getting enough oxygen supply in case of aggravated requirements. In such a case appropriate interventions might be necessary.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Since I haven't been successful on the tread before, would the test where they inject something (can't remember the name of the drug) be better as it mirrors the tread test?
Brief Answer:
You need not worry about it.
Detailed Answer:
Certain medicines are sometimes given to precipitate the changes early. But that is not always the case. I do not think that you need to worry about it.
In case you are unable to complete the test or if you test positive, the next test to look for is a coronary angiography.
You need not worry about it.
Detailed Answer:
Certain medicines are sometimes given to precipitate the changes early. But that is not always the case. I do not think that you need to worry about it.
In case you are unable to complete the test or if you test positive, the next test to look for is a coronary angiography.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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