<human>: I was told a few months ago that I needed to see a heart doctor but never made the appointment. However the last couple of days I have had shortness of breath, and my chest has been tight, sometimes it feels like I cant breath like there is something on my chest, also I have been staying tired and dont have any energy. Cleaning up my house or moving around wears me out and I have to grasp for breath. I have trouble with my feet swelling.
<bot>: Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms may be related to heart failure. I would recommend consulting with a cardiologist for a careful physical examination and perform some tests: -resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound (to examine your heart function and structure)-chest X-ray study -blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes). You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, 