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Under Went Angiography. Showing Blockage. Suggested Thallium Test For LAD. Suggestions On What Should Be Done?

Hi! My mother who is 63 under went Angiography, RCA had 100 % occlusions in mid Section and Left Main showed 40 % blockage, to be safer side as suggested by doc we went for CT angio, which reconfirmed the results however instead of 40 % blockage on Left Main it showed around 25 %, the CX too is 100 % occluded. Now the doc is suggesting thallium stress test to check for flow in LAD, as he said angioplasty cannot be performed as chances of success are very less. I am confused as to what we should do
Thu, 16 May 2013
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Hi friend,
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     She needs bypass surgery / You have not stated her personal habits, family history or co-morbidities...which could have an influence on the diagnosis and outcome...

     TMT with thallium isotope is the non-invasive way to evaluate the PHYSIOLOGY (function) – to see whether the blood arriving at the heart muscle. 40 % block is not significant and she can be taken up for surgery straight away, unless there is strong suspicion of ischemia in the area of supply

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Under Went Angiography. Showing Blockage. Suggested Thallium Test For LAD. Suggestions On What Should Be Done?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic She needs bypass surgery / You have not stated her personal habits, family history or co-morbidities...which could have an influence on the diagnosis and outcome... TMT with thallium isotope is the non-invasive way to evaluate the PHYSIOLOGY (function) – to see whether the blood arriving at the heart muscle. 40 % block is not significant and she can be taken up for surgery straight away, unless there is strong suspicion of ischemia in the area of supply Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck