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Shortness of breath can be a warning sign of any of a wide array of heart diseases. Shortness of breath should always be evaluated by a board certified cardiologist, like the expert team at Chinatown Cardiology, with locations in the Chinatown section of New York City and Brooklyn and Flushing, New York.
A shortness of breath can be caused by issues ranging from lung disease to anxiety. However, in many cases it is a red flag of a heart problem. In fact, shortness of breath is on the list of symptoms for just about every type of heart disease or condition, including:
If your shortness of breath is severe or frequent, or is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, you should be checked out by a cardiologist:
Our experienced doctors have access to the latest effective diagnostic tools and equipment to help them determine the best course of treatment for every patient. These tests include:
See our list of insurance accepted. If you don't see yours, please call the office, we will be happy to help. Copay is typically a fixed amount associated with an office visit and diagnostic services, depending on your health plan agreement. Copay is collected at the time of service. Coinsurances are based upon the percentage of the allowed amount for a covered service; this portion varies depending on your healthcare contract. Coinsurance applies after deductible is met. Deductibles are predetermined and are also member’s responsibility. Deductible are an annual responsibility, defined by your benefit plan level, deductibles are also collected upfront. If you have any questions regarding your member responsibility please contact the telephone number on the back of insurance card.