Low Oxygen and Heart Health: Understanding the Effects

Question
How does low oxygen effect your heart?  does it cause palpatations or shortness of breath?

Answer
Dear Debra,

Our bodies need oxygen to survive.  Low oxygen levels can cause heart damage, shortness of breath and palpitations. It can cause fainting, dizziness and fatigue.

The organs (kidneys, brain, liver, etc) need to have oxygenated blood in order to work properly same as the engine in a care.  Our bodies need the right combination of gases (blood gases) in order for us to be healthy.