Persistent AF

[Naiad]

I have been taking dabigatran for a few years now and bisoprolol following bilateral PE.I also suffer occasionally from asthma.My breathlessness seems to be getting worse does anyone else have similar problems.Also can alcohol cause problems?Thank you

[Goldfish_]

You've got a number of reasons for breathlessness as stated. Bisoprolol with asthma may be a factor, but the current view is that it doesn't often cause problems.

You need a doctor review to assess cardiac and respiratory function to see if anything can be improved.

Regarding alcohol; yes it can affect cardiac function and also cause anaemia