Just to be clear, I'm talking about a cardiac MRI with challenges, a la, Bairey-Merz style.
Thanks, Joan.
Well, the thoughts that have crossed my mind...maybe in 3-4 yrs I've had more occlusion and/or since menopausal, it could have calcified. Another thought - it could show the level of tiny vessel "health" (or small vessel death) more clearly, since they're now looking at the nano level. With the level of pain I've had, I could have had multiple infarcts and never distinguished them from my normal pain.
Considered the Elavil, but don't want weight gain, and that is a strong potential with Elavil. I need loss, not gain! For now, I use Xanax for the emotional component, since I retired from the "glass of wine" when I started nitro. Just as well. I wish there were a vasodialating anti-depressant to try. I tried Buspirone, but the CP didn't disappear.
Best, Mary
Hi again; the best additional imaging is a functional MRI to see if there is any wall damage done BUT after 5 years of this MVD I show NO wall damage even with a dx of severe MVD.There is nothing else to look at these small vessels but I am of the opinion that this spider web of microvessels CAN be individually damaged but you'd have to have a very gross number to show wall damage.Therefore it is of utmost importance to have great control of lipids to prevent any placque clogging up these one cell thick micros. Consider low dose elavil at night to help with the pain/stress component. Joan.
Thanks, Bromley - I thought I was submitting to the experts...I'll try again. Best, Mary
Hi. This is probably a question for a medical person, or scientist. You could get lucky and get an answer, but not normally in the heart disease community. You might try the expert forum.
I know what it is like and can appreciate the difficulty in getting answers to questions like this. I hope you find your answer.