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What Tests Should I Take To Check My Arteries After Having Shortness Of Breath?

If it is not my heart, valves, or lungs what could cause my shortness of breath. If I am on oxygen my levels are in the 90 s without oxygen they go in the low 80;s what test should I take to check my arteries...I have had chest x-rays cardiogram and all that checks O.K.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Diabetologist 's  Response
Dear sir

It is unlikely that you will be having arterial problems

Shortness of breath will be cause by
1. Cardiac conditions.
2. Respiratory condition

Hence i recommend you to check. Lung function tests and Cardiac tests like ECG, 2D Echo, and TMT

Thanks
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What Tests Should I Take To Check My Arteries After Having Shortness Of Breath?

Dear sir It is unlikely that you will be having arterial problems Shortness of breath will be cause by 1. Cardiac conditions. 2. Respiratory condition Hence i recommend you to check. Lung function tests and Cardiac tests like ECG, 2D Echo, and TMT Thanks