3 of 12Atherosclerosis can cause shortness of breath. It makes even simple day-to-day activities tough to perform due to breathing problems. Even slight exertion can lead to fast breathing. Patients get into trouble very quickly and also can feel dizzy. The presence of shortness of breath frequently accompanies chest pain.
This combination is a significant indicator that the patient does have atherosclerosis in the coronary artery. In that case, it is important to identify and treat the disease quickly because the consequences can be serious. If the arteries are blocked that supply blood to the heart, then the cells in the heart die, and a heart attack and ultimately death can occur. Atherosclerosis is a serious disease, and its symptoms should not be ignored.
