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What Causes Breathlessness During Nights?

I am constantly out of breath. Just getting into bed makes me out of breath. I cant do anything without feeling this way. I also have no motivation. I was diagnosed with two blocked arteries while I was in the service but they said two veins took their place, or something like that. I am 44 yrs old and that happened about 6 yrs ago.
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having breathlessness in night (supine position). This is known as orthopnea. And it is characteristic feature of congestive heart failure (CHF).
You are also having two blocked coronary arteries.
So possibility of CHF is high in your case.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Ecg
3. 2d echo
4. Stress test (trade mill test)
5. Repeat coronary angiography (if required).
You will need diuretics and other cardiac supportive drugs.
So don't wait at home, consult cardiologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Breathlessness During Nights?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having breathlessness in night (supine position). This is known as orthopnea. And it is characteristic feature of congestive heart failure (CHF). You are also having two blocked coronary arteries. So possibility of CHF is high in your case. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo 4. Stress test (trade mill test) 5. Repeat coronary angiography (if required). You will need diuretics and other cardiac supportive drugs. So don t wait at home, consult cardiologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.