Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling short of breath, sometimes needing to take deep breaths to catch my breath, which is particularly painful. I went to the hospital and the doctor said it was caused by cardiac brain edema. He prescribed me many medications and advised me to rest more often. How should I treat chest tightness and shortness of breath due to myocardial ischemia?Doctor's answer:
Multiple occurrences of chest tightness and shortness of breath suggest the possibility of coronary heart disease. There are two ways to address this condition. If symptoms of myocardial ischemia are present, various medications for coronary heart disease can be administered. If the treatment is effective, it may confirm the diagnosis of coronary heart disease.Alternatively, a definitive diagnosis can be established through tests such as a cardiac CT scan or coronary angiography. If there is mild stenosis of the blood vessels, treatment may be necessary. In cases of severe stenosis, stent implantation is required.