Shortness of Breath
In later phases of ischemic heart disease, people with this condition tend to experience shortness of breath. When the arteries are affected, the heart is incapable of pumping blood and oxygen to other body parts as usual. This results in the congestion of your blood vessels. When the problem happens in the lungs and respiratory system, you can feel some breathing issues. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you feel like you cannot catch the breath when doing household chores or performing some simple exercises. [2]
