Breathlessness — feeling unable to get enough air — can be a sign of heart disease, particularly heart failure or valve problems. It may occur on exertion, when lying flat, or at rest.
Call 999 if breathlessness is sudden, severe, or comes with chest pain, swelling of the legs, or a fluttering heartbeat. Otherwise, book an assessment if it is new, worsening, or limiting your daily activities.
Book a private consultation with Dr Wamil in London or Oxford for a thorough assessment and a clear, personalised care plan.
Book a consultationCardiac causes include heart failure, coronary artery disease, heart valve disease and arrhythmias. Lung causes include asthma and COPD. A cardiology review helps identify the heart's role.
Tests may include an echocardiogram, ECG, blood tests (including BNP), and sometimes cardiac MRI or CT to assess heart function and structure.
Treatment depends on the cause and may include heart failure medication, valve treatment, or lifestyle changes. Dr Wamil offers a personalised, evidence-based approach.
Worried about shortness of breath? Arrange a thorough cardiac assessment with Dr Gosia Wamil at Mayo Clinic Healthcare, London or Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Oxford and get a clear diagnosis and personalised care plan.