Are shortness of breath, extreme dizziness, and lightheadedness all part of congestive heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)?
Yes, these symptoms can definitely be part of heart failure. In heart failure, the heart can't pump blood effectively enough to supply your body with adequate oxygen. This causes Show Full Answer
Are shortness of breath, extreme dizziness, and lightheadedness all part of congestive heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)?
Yes, these symptoms can definitely be part of heart failure. In heart failure, the heart can't pump blood effectively enough to supply your body with adequate oxygen. This causes shortness of breath and can make you feel like you can't catch your breath.
Dizziness and lightheadedness are also recognized symptoms that can occur with heart disease. These feelings can be related to irregular heartbeats or problems with how blood is flowing through your body.
The sensation of your heart feeling like it's in your throat could be related to heart palpitations or the general discomfort that comes with breathing difficulties. However, when you're experiencing extreme dizziness and lightheadedness along with severe shortness of breath, this needs immediate attention. You should seek medical care right away if you have shortness of breath combined with:
* Sweating
* Nausea or vomiting
* Lightheadedness or weakness
* Chest pain or unusual feelings in your chest
* Very quick or irregular heartbeats
These could be signs of a more serious issue. A MyHeartDiseaseTeam member described similar feelings: "I feel like someone is sitting on my chest, like it feels thick. Hard to get a clean, easy breath."
Please contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency care to get evaluated, especially since your symptoms are extreme. Managing through diet alone may not be enough if your symptoms are this severe.
January 4
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