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What causes shortness of breath along with dizziness and anxiety?
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My husband has been seeing a cardiologist for a few years now..... We have been in the process of tests as he has been experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, heaviness in chest, dizziness and general anxiety. Last week doc did a stress test and ECG and Friday he decided best to do an angiogram or CT scan for peace of mind . In the meantime the past 2 days he has struggled with these symptoms several times a day... We breathe trough it and he s find for a while. We plan to call doc to schedule angiogram tomorrow but this is consuming our life! FYI.... We have called 911 and trips to ER over a dozen times in the last 5 years only to be suggested that it s anxiety? This is what I believe also, however I will never forgive myself if it s something more. What should I do?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Shortness of breath is associated with anxiety. But to be sure, you should consult a general practitioner. If it is not related to something physical, it can be concluded as psychological. Better to ignore it if it psychological. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand