Hi, may I answer your health queries I am 44 with controlled diabets, hypertension and moderate sleepm apnea. I have been having a hard time with taking a deep breath. I have no edema. I did a chest xray for pre-op and it showed minimal cardiomegaly. Should I be overly concerned?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You should definitely rule out heart diseases for your breathing difficulty. You are having the following risk factors for heart diseases. 1. Diabetes2. Hypertension3. Cardiomegaly on chest x rays better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). You may need coronary angiography if above reports are showing abnormality. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.