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What Causes Tightness In Chest,heavy Breathing And Swelling Of Face?

My grandfather just went through some sort of attack. Heavy breathing, swollen face, the left arm had constricted movement. He's complained of a tightness in his chest the last few days. the ambulance just took him to the hospital. Can you tell me what's going on?
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
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hello thanks foe posting here.
the symptoms you have mentioned may present in a variety of conditions. but going by your description it is likely that he may have had a heart attack leading to heart failure and fluid overload in the body. thats why the breathlessness, swelling over face, chest tightness etc.
he will require a cardiac evaluation by EKG, 2 D ECHO, chest x ray and some blood tests and then treatment with blood thinners, anticoagulants and diuretics to remove excess water.
another common cause can also be kidney related leading to similar symptoms. so kidney functions should also be evaluated.
wishing him a good recovery
thank you
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What Causes Tightness In Chest,heavy Breathing And Swelling Of Face?

hello thanks foe posting here. the symptoms you have mentioned may present in a variety of conditions. but going by your description it is likely that he may have had a heart attack leading to heart failure and fluid overload in the body. thats why the breathlessness, swelling over face, chest tightness etc. he will require a cardiac evaluation by EKG, 2 D ECHO, chest x ray and some blood tests and then treatment with blood thinners, anticoagulants and diuretics to remove excess water. another common cause can also be kidney related leading to similar symptoms. so kidney functions should also be evaluated. wishing him a good recovery thank you