Shortness of Breath
SOB is an easy sign to ignore, and you may just put this down to simply age or being unfit. However, feeling out of breath while doing everyday activities on could be a sign of a potentially life-threatening heart condition.
The following conditions can cause breathlessness:
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Heart Failure
• Abnormal Heart Rhythms
• Anaemia
• Lung Disease
If you feel you are getting out of breath whilst doing your day-to-day activities, you should talk to a healthcare specialist as soon as possible.
If you would like to seek professional advice, our consultant cardiologists can perform a cardiovascular health screen to ensure there are no serious underlying conditions.
You may need an ECG, Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE), blood tests and lung function tests.