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708223 tn?1240913944

i cant walk more than seven minutes

i am inquiring about my dad he is six foot in height. he is a couple of stone over weight. he would be about eighteen stone. he has problems with his back so he cant do alot. he goes out walking from ten minutes but he cant last only seven minutes he would get a tightness in his chest and breathless.. he went before for a stress test and a ECG test and they said it all clear. can you help me what he should do or what way to go about it
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708223 tn?1240913944
his doctors just said walk on the flat levels. but i am very concerned about his shortness of breath and tightness in his chest.
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514715 tn?1338266258
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear jm19,

What did his doctor suggest after running tests and knowing his symptoms?  I would speak with his treating doctor and get some recommendations.

Best,

Dr Patricia Pitts
The Bella Vita
Los Angeles, CA
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