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What Causes Shortness Of Breath With A History Of Left Bundle Branch Block?
my doctor just examined me and told me that the left side of my heart is working too hard. and is sending me to a cardiologist.
I was diagnosed with a left bundle branch two years ago. and very recently was hospitalized for pneumonia, which they say they cleared up.
I am very short of breath, inspite of being an athlete, and always trained hard, (even now at age 59).
two tears ago I ran a half marathon. now I get winded walking up a flighgt of steps.
any guesses or advice as to what my symptons indicate. or what my next move should be.
mike brown
I was diagnosed with a left bundle branch two years ago. and very recently was hospitalized for pneumonia, which they say they cleared up.
I am very short of breath, inspite of being an athlete, and always trained hard, (even now at age 59).
two tears ago I ran a half marathon. now I get winded walking up a flighgt of steps.
any guesses or advice as to what my symptons indicate. or what my next move should be.
mike brown
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
Hi
Thanks for asking HCM
I have gone through your query.The underlying cause of LBB should be treated. Mainly it can be Diabetes hypertension or CAD. Dyspnoea ( shortness of breath) is a sign of decreasing efficiency of heart. It is better for you to have a cardiovascular evaluation. A echocardiography will be needed. With proper therapy and follow up by cardiologist you will be fine.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Have a nice day.
Thanks for asking HCM
I have gone through your query.The underlying cause of LBB should be treated. Mainly it can be Diabetes hypertension or CAD. Dyspnoea ( shortness of breath) is a sign of decreasing efficiency of heart. It is better for you to have a cardiovascular evaluation. A echocardiography will be needed. With proper therapy and follow up by cardiologist you will be fine.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Have a nice day.
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