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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease

My husbands diagnosis: CHF, CAD, LBBB, PVC s, and Chronic ischemic heart disease. My husband had a cardiac cath and stent placed in his RCA 2 years ago after an echo showed LVEF of 25%. My husband recently had an echo and SPECT he was given cardiolite and lexiscan. The echo showed his LVEF to be 45% at this time. I have the findings listed below and would appreciate knowing what they mean, and the significance of each: mild concentric left ventricular hypertrophy; abnormal LVcontraction sequence due to intraventricular conduction defect; the left ventricular apex is severely hypokinetic; there is trace mitral regurgitation; there is significant precordial fat pad present; positive nuclear stress imaging suggestive of inducible ischemia in the LV septal wall indicative of intermediate risk for future ischemic event; LV chamber size is mildly enlarged; SPECT perfusion findings found medium sized partially reversible defect in the LV interoseptal wall that is consistent with peri-infarct ischemia. Ischemic burden is quantitated at:SSS: 13, SRS:8, SDS:4 ,LHR:0.43.
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
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Hello,

The report of SPECT and echo is indicative of hypoperfusion in certain areas of the heart musculature via coronary insufficiency. He requires a recent angiography of the coronary circulation for evaluation of coronary arteries and look for the possible level of stenosis or blockage which is hampering the circulation. Till that time, continue current medications, care of his diet, bearable exercises, avoidance of smoking, alcohol if consuming.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease

Hello, The report of SPECT and echo is indicative of hypoperfusion in certain areas of the heart musculature via coronary insufficiency. He requires a recent angiography of the coronary circulation for evaluation of coronary arteries and look for the possible level of stenosis or blockage which is hampering the circulation. Till that time, continue current medications, care of his diet, bearable exercises, avoidance of smoking, alcohol if consuming. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon