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How Common Is Artery Blockage In Elderly Males?
I am a 52 year old male. I had a stress eco-cardiogram which indicated the possibility of some blockage in my arteries. I have no chest pain or shortness of breath and not family history of heart desease. I perforemed well during the test. How common is it for males in my age group to have artery blockage?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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It is fairly common(20%).
Risk increases with age,being male,hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes and smoking. You need further investigation like thallium scan and angiogram.
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Thanks for consulting us.
It is fairly common(20%).
Risk increases with age,being male,hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes and smoking. You need further investigation like thallium scan and angiogram.
Hope you are satisfied.
Please rate our services.
HCM shall be pleased to help you in future,too.
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