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10. Heart Problems

The heart and the lungs work together to oxygenate the blood, which is why many heart conditions also cause difficulty breathing.

These conditions include but are not limited to problems with the heart muscle, like cardiomyopathy or congestive heart failure; pericarditis, which is inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart; and congenital heart defects. Conditions that affect circulation, like coronary artery disease and heart attack, can also lead to breathing difficulties.

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