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By Dr Francesco Lo Giudice
15.11.21
Cardiologist

How your heart may be affecting your lungs

Did you know that shortness of breath may actually be caused by problems of the heart? One of these is called pulmonary hypertension (PH). But what causes pulmonary hypertension and how does it affect the lungs? Dr Francesco Lo Giudice, consultant cardiologist expert in this condition, explains it all in this follow-up article from his first on shortness of breath.

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By Dr Francesco Lo Giudice
10.11.21
Cardiologist

Shortness of breath: should I worry?

Regular daily activities can cause us to get short of breath. However, if we experience too much shortness of breath, this can be concerning and could be the indication of something more serious. Highly experienced consultant cardiologist, Dr Francesco Lo Giudice, part of the national pulmonary hypertension service team at Hammersmith Hospital, describes in this article what doctors look for in a patient experiencing shortness of breath and what it could mean.

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