Fatigue is a common complaint by many patients. Fatigue may be a sign
of heart problems. Potential causes are:
- Angina, or "blocked arteries"- this may occur without chest pain
- Valve Disease or Valve Infection
- Low Thyroid
- Anemia
- Sleep Apnea
- Malnutrition
- Deconditioning
- Other systemic diseases
What tests should be done for unexplained fatigue?
Depending on symptoms and risk factors, your cardiologist may order a stress test, echocardiogram,
sleep study, or blood work.
