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Is It Serious If Tested Positive For Inducible Ischemia During TMT Test?
Dear dr.I am 54 yrs male,5/4',weight 66kg.fit n fine.normal Bp.for medical policy got echo report normal 60%LVEF.but same day TMT report was minor negative as per following details;ex.time:12.04,MAX HR attained:180bpm 106%of target170 Max.BP:170/100.good effort tolerance,test terminatwd after stage 3 due to ECG changes ST_T depression was seen.test is positive for inducible ischemia.dr has advised medicines;ECOSPRIN-Av 75 and Metolar XR 25 for 15 days. is it serious. do i need Angiography immediately.
Fri, 3 Jun 2016
Hello there
I understand your concern
It remains to be seen how badly is your TMT positive meaning were the changes on EKG very descriptive to a greater time in recovery!
A stress thallium will settle all issue pertaining to your coronaries
Hope that helps
I understand your concern
It remains to be seen how badly is your TMT positive meaning were the changes on EKG very descriptive to a greater time in recovery!
A stress thallium will settle all issue pertaining to your coronaries
Hope that helps
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