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Accuracy of Thallium stress test on post by-pass surgeries
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Accuracy of Thallium stress test on post by-pass surgeries
by Francis-Valenzano, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Francis Valenzano on January 10, 1999 at 09:36:25:
12 yrs ago at age 38 I suffered my ist MI. After 2 attempts at angioplasty, I underwent a triple by pass. Within a matter of 2 or 3 years, the graphs closed, all except the LAD (Thankfully). I have been living a relatively normal life style experiencing Angina only when pushed physically. I am amazed at how normal things seem, even though only one artery remains open. There is, it appears, upon subsequent catherizations, a collateral artery system which has developed feeding the right side of the heart. My cardiologist feels that there is no need for additional surgery at this time, however, there is the ever present mental stress of not knowing if the LAD will fail. Thallium stress tests are performed annually and so far, there has been no change in the results over the last 5 or 6 years. Are there any new procedures which could assist someone like me.
12 yrs ago at age 38 I suffered my ist MI. After 2 attempts at angioplasty, I underwent a triple by pass. Within a matter of 2 or 3 years, the graphs closed, all except the LAD (Thankfully). I have been living a relatively normal life style experiencing Angina only when pushed physically. I am amazed at how normal things seem, even though only one artery remains open. There is, it appears, upon subsequent catherizations, a collateral artery system which has developed feeding the right side of the heart. My cardiologist feels that there is no need for additional surgery at this time, however, there is the ever present mental stress of not knowing if the LAD will fail. Thallium stress tests are performed annually and so far, there has been no change in the results over the last 5 or 6 years. Are there any new procedures which could assist someone like me.
