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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Suffering From Acute Myocardial Infarction?

I had an acute MI on September 23rd. Since then, my shortness of breath has gotten progressively worse. The week after my MI, I was taking 10-15 walks with no problems...only got slightly winded. Now I get winded walking across the room, in conversation and singing (I m in the choir). I have had a nuclear stress test, CT s with and without contrast, chest x-rays and EKGs...all within normal limits. The only thing I can see that is slightly off is that my left ventricular ejection fraction is sitting at 72-75%. I am 53 years old. I have low blood pressure (110/60), I have NEVER smoked. I am not diabetic or prediabetic. My total cholesterol is 149 and my HDL is 38. I am overweight (150 pounds at 4 10 ) and I have really crappy genes. Heart disease in the MEN on both sides of my family. As far as I know, I am the first woman. Oh, and I did not have this problem AT ALL before my STEMI. Any input will be appreciated.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Addiction Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

Cannot say in your particular case (at all). But in general, it is increased pressure in the lungs. A simple test for this, Viagra dilates blood vessels in the lung and drastically lowers lung pressure in about 30 min. Doubles walking distance on average. It is FDA approved for this in some severe lung diseases. It works anytime there is increased lung pressures. Have your doctor evaluate if you are safe to use Viagra.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman,
Addiction Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Suffering From Acute Myocardial Infarction?

Hi, Cannot say in your particular case (at all). But in general, it is increased pressure in the lungs. A simple test for this, Viagra dilates blood vessels in the lung and drastically lowers lung pressure in about 30 min. Doubles walking distance on average. It is FDA approved for this in some severe lung diseases. It works anytime there is increased lung pressures. Have your doctor evaluate if you are safe to use Viagra. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist