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What Does My Stress Test Report Indicate?
Question: Recently I went thru a Stress Test whereby the report suggests:
Indication: Risk Stratification for IHD
Medications: TONACT, CLAVIX
Risk Factor: HTN
Protocol Used: XXXXXXX XXXXXXX work load: 10.10 METS
HR achieved: 133/153 (86%)
Stage reached: 3
Reason for Termination: Fatigue
Symptoms on Stress: NIL
Blood Pressure Response: CRESCENDO
ST Depression: Seen in II, III, AVF & V5 - V6 XXXXXXX Depression: Leads in III (-1.75 MM)
LV Dysfunction: Nil
Arrythmia: Nil
Impression: STRESS TEST IS BORDERLINE POSITIVE FOR PROVOCABLE MI
I wanted to check whether I should proceed for Angiography soon, or can wait and get that done after some time. Also, wanted to check the % of blockade prompts immediate interventions like Angioplasty.
Indication: Risk Stratification for IHD
Medications: TONACT, CLAVIX
Risk Factor: HTN
Protocol Used: XXXXXXX XXXXXXX work load: 10.10 METS
HR achieved: 133/153 (86%)
Stage reached: 3
Reason for Termination: Fatigue
Symptoms on Stress: NIL
Blood Pressure Response: CRESCENDO
ST Depression: Seen in II, III, AVF & V5 - V6 XXXXXXX Depression: Leads in III (-1.75 MM)
LV Dysfunction: Nil
Arrythmia: Nil
Impression: STRESS TEST IS BORDERLINE POSITIVE FOR PROVOCABLE MI
I wanted to check whether I should proceed for Angiography soon, or can wait and get that done after some time. Also, wanted to check the % of blockade prompts immediate interventions like Angioplasty.
Brief Answer:
Can go for angiography after a cardiology consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. From your stress test there is ST depression in inferior and anterior leads while physical exertion. This can be due to some amount of blockade in two vessels of heart. The percentage of blockade can be identified by angiography.
The need for angiography should be decided by your cardiologist. If you not having any risk factors like severe hypertension or diabetes and chest pain this is not performed as it is an invasive procedure. But cardiologist perform this on patients request also.
If considerable blockade is there then angioplasty is advised. It is better to have an angiography to see how much blockade is there. But if you don't have any chest pain or discomfort then you can wait for it and no need to be hurry.
Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Can go for angiography after a cardiology consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. From your stress test there is ST depression in inferior and anterior leads while physical exertion. This can be due to some amount of blockade in two vessels of heart. The percentage of blockade can be identified by angiography.
The need for angiography should be decided by your cardiologist. If you not having any risk factors like severe hypertension or diabetes and chest pain this is not performed as it is an invasive procedure. But cardiologist perform this on patients request also.
If considerable blockade is there then angioplasty is advised. It is better to have an angiography to see how much blockade is there. But if you don't have any chest pain or discomfort then you can wait for it and no need to be hurry.
Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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