Heart Problems That Affect Your Breathing
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Interventional 
Cardiologist
Apollo Hospitals, 
Indore
Dr. Sarita Rao is a Sr. Interventional Cardiologist at 
Apollo  Hospitals, Indore. She is the first female 
Interventional  Cardiologist in Central India. She is 
Fellow of American  College of Cardiology(FACC) 
and Fellow of European  Society of 
Cardiology(FESC)
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Heart Problems That Affect Your Breathing
You don't give your breathing much consideration until it becomes difficult, even though you 
do it thousands of times a day. Many factors might contribute to difficulty breathing, 
including being overweight, cold, fever, or asthma. However, they can indicate that 
something is amiss with your heart if they occur frequently.
Respiratory system complications caused by Heart problems
The heart must first pump blood to the lungs before distributing it to other body parts to 
keep red blood cells well-oxygenated. It's an awe-inspiring experience: -
• The air you take in comes from all around you. Oxygen enters the bloodstream through 
the lungs and binds to haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells.
• This oxygenated blood returns to the heart and subsequently circulates the body's 
organs and tissues in a circular motion.
• Carbon dioxide is exhaled by the cells and carried back to the heart by the blood.
• This deoxygenated 
blood is 
transported to the 
lungs by the heart.
• When you exhale, 
the carbon dioxide 
escapes through 
the thin walls, and 
the cycle might 
begin all over 
again.
Let's understand, what types of heart conditions are associated with difficulty breathing?
A variety of heart problems can cause breathing difficulties. Some can produce short-term 
dyspnea, while others have a long-term effect. The most frequent heart problems are listed 
below. They can be used alone or together.
Heart attack
The main pumping chambers squeeze to push blood out of the heart. Heart muscle 
contraction is responsible for this goal. If the heart muscle weakens or expands, less blood 
is pumped out of the body each time. Cardiomyopathies are a group of disorders that affect 
the contraction of the heart's ventricles. If the ventricles are unable to fill with blood, 
dyspnea can result.
The heart's valvular system
Each chamber of the heart has four valves that open and close to allow blood to flow from 
one to the other. Stenosis and regurgitation can affect the heart's ability to pump blood 
efficiently, especially if the issue is severe enough to cause dyspnea.
Arrhythmias
An electrical impulse activates 
the muscular walls of the four 
heart chambers in a timed 
manner for each heartbeat cycle, 
resulting in a heartbeat. 
Breathlessness can be induced 
by irregularities in electrical 
activity, either on a long-term 
basis or in spurts. Atrial 
fibrillation is the most frequent 
type of arrhythmia, in which 
electrical activity in the upper 
chamber of the heart is 
disorganized, resulting in a rapid 
and irregular pulse. Significant 
shortness of breath and an 
increased risk of additional 
catastrophic problems can both 
occur due to atrial fibrillation.
Inflammation of the cardiac muscle
The heart muscle's deficiency in blood flow and demand can result from coronary artery 
narrowing’s (stenosis). However, this can also cause shortness of breath, and the 
discomfort in the chest (angina) is the most prevalent symptom.
Consult your primary care provider.
If you're having trouble breathing, see a doctor. If they suspect something is wrong, they'll 
do a physical examination and may order blood or another testing.
Dr. Sarita Rao is one of the best cardiologists in Indore with experience of 21+ years in the 
field of cardiac surgery and has been associated with the top hospital in Indore Apollo 
Hospital. 
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