is it possible for arrythmia to cause dyspnea?

Question

Can an arrhythmia cause symptoms like dyspnea?

Answer 1

Yes: Most any persistent arrhythmia can cause dyspnea.

Answer 2

Yes: Arrythmia can cause shortness of breath . They can also cause palpitations, dizziness and chest pain. http://patient.info/health/abnormal-heart-rhythms-arrhythmias

Answer 3

Absolutely: It depends on the type of rhythm and the rate. Other things that contribute to it would be how strong your heart is, blood pressure, and your overall health.

Answer 4

See below: You are more likely to notice the shortness of breath after you stop and maybe that is why you stopped in the first place. Keep walking and you will eventiually get short of breath while doing the exercise. When you stop you have just completed the entire exercise so more likely to be short of breath than when you were halfway finished.

Answer 5

The question is: How many flights before you need to stop? Is this new? Are you overweight? Talk to your physician.

Answer 6

Short of breath: It very well be something in your home you are reacting to. It could be mold, or something you are allergic to e.g. House dust, mites, or some chemical you are reacting to. Animals in the home can also cause allergy and problems with irritattion of the lungs. You could have low grade asthma. You may have a toxic home. You need medical attention to find out why you are short of breath.

Answer 7

Either that...: ...Or she's so cute she takes your breath away. See your doctor to find out which.

Answer 8

It's Possible: Ask your doctor to test you for allergies. A simple trial is to bathe the dog twice weekly to keep the allergen down, keep the dog off your bed and out of your bedroom. Consider kenneling the dog for a few days or giving it to a friend for a week and see if you do better.

Answer 9

Yes: Unfortunately filters may not be all that protective. Filters can actually develop clot on the metal extensions of the device. These can break off and embolize to the lungs. Filters should really never be placed without having the patient also on blood thinner unless the patient absolutely cannot take blood thinner.

Answer 10

Yes: Clot can form in and above filter and go to lungs. Get checked!

Answer 11

1: Shortness of breath can be normal for many different exertional activities, however, shortness of breath that reduces participation in activities should be evaluated by a physician before continuing.

Answer 12

Need eval....: You need to be evaluated by a doctor to determine the etiology of your shortness of breath. There are many treatable causes of shortness of breath and you may need testing, like pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas, etc. To diagnose the cause of this symptom. If severe, you should go to the er. Once diagnosed, you can be treated so you can remain physically active.

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