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1st I have to say I can’t believe how common this procedure is and that it seems no one tells you what to do after the surgery. I had the same issues.
My ? Is I had an aortic dissection December 1,2017. I’m still having terrible shortness of breath. My cardiologist sent me to a Gastro Dr, I was still complaining of tightness in the middle of my chest and being out of breath. This was in June. I wound up being sent to emergency at NYU in New York by both Drs. They gave me all the heart tests again, with the dye, treadmill but done sitting in a chair, sonogram etc. The conclusion was my heart, arteries, aorta all were fine. I was told I’m out of shape . I’m trying to do some exercise but I find myself in the same situation. It’s 9 months since the surgery. I asked the surgeon originally if I needed rehab, I was told no. Is anyone else going through the same? I get partially down the street, my chest doesn’t hurt, heart not beating fast but completely out of breath. I have to stop. Sometimes even my upper arms hurt after washing my hair. My shrink thinks I need pulmonary rehabilitation. Is it just me without enough exercise?
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1108 Curlicue58
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I'm not an expert and I haven't experienced what you have, but if you're experiencing shortness of breath and no heart health related issues, maybe it's a respiratory issue? Maybe you should see a respiratory therapist.