Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Cardiology
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Hello doctor,
I am a 60-year-old female, type 2 diabetic. Over the past few months I have become increasingly breathless when walking a short distance even on flat surfaces. Can you please give me some advise?
Hello,
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This is likely a cardiac issue. There is a possibility of ischemic heart disease. So, you should get your cardiac work-up done. You need to have ECG and echo, and may need further investigations based on the results of these.
Diabetics are more prone for ischemic heart disease and may have atypical symptoms like shortness of breath rather than chest pain. Also, examination by local doctor will help to rule out respiratory problems. So, you should visit nearby doctor for these investigations.
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