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Where Is The Anterior Septal Wall Ischemia In The Heart?

anatomically where is anterior septal wall ischemia in the heart? Not sure if doctor said interior or anterior . This was following a nuclear stress test with a 85 yr old female. She has been active with recent chest discomfort when walking even to mailbox. Thanks
Mon, 30 May 2016
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suffice to say that it is a large area of the heart inside the left ventricle with profound consequences. It is caused by an obstruction of blood flow in one of the major coronary arteries of the heart namely the LAD

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Where Is The Anterior Septal Wall Ischemia In The Heart?

Hello there suffice to say that it is a large area of the heart inside the left ventricle with profound consequences. It is caused by an obstruction of blood flow in one of the major coronary arteries of the heart namely the LAD hope that helps