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Does coronary artery disease cause shortness of breath?
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CAD: When the heart doesn't get enough blood flow it malfunctions raising the pressure in the lungs which causes increased work of breathing which produces the sensation of shortness of breath.
Answered 1/30/2019
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Yes: Heart failure, congestion, pulmonary edema arrythmia and more.
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