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Could shortness of breath for the past 40 days lead to congestive heart failure?

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Backwards: Shortness of breath will not lead to heart failure. But heart failure can lead to shortness of breath. In fact it is one of the more common symptoms of heart failure. However, shortness of breath can be caused by many things. You should talk with your doctor.

Answered 1/21/2013

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