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I get short of breath and a rapid hr with some chest pains after showering. i've had a coronary cta that was clear. any idea of the cause?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: I would also consider the possibility of pulmonary arterial hypertension. This may be assessed initially with a cardiac echo.

Answered 9/7/2015

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A member asked:

I get short of breath and a rapid hr with some chest pains after showering. i've had a coronary cta that was clear. any idea of the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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