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What would cause elevated co2 in sleep with only mild osa (12x/hr). fainting during the day, elevated hr and decreased o2 sats with activity and edema.
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Perhaps a Blood Clot: A blood clot might be a possible explanation. However, without more history, exam and labs it is difficult to speculate. See a local Doctor soon to prevent further complications.
Answered 4/11/2018
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