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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Post Pacemaker Insertion?
I had to have a pacemaker as I was getting ablation for AFlutter. I was never short of breath until i had these procedures. My oxygen is always fine but I am short of breath after minor tasks. I am female and 66 years old. The procedures were done two years ago. Thank you.
Thu, 23 May 2019
Hello,
Shortness of breath with exercise warrants an examination of our lungs and heart. In this case, I would advise you to talk to your doctor and possibly have at least an ECG, heart ultrasound, CBC, and a chest X-ray.
After the test results, the doctor will be able to determine the cause and possible needed treatments.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
Shortness of breath with exercise warrants an examination of our lungs and heart. In this case, I would advise you to talk to your doctor and possibly have at least an ECG, heart ultrasound, CBC, and a chest X-ray.
After the test results, the doctor will be able to determine the cause and possible needed treatments.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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