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How to know what tests tell you
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How to know what tests tell you
by brian-oconor, May 31, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by brian oconnor on May 31, 1999 at 09:11:16
I had a pet scan done. The results describe a very mild defect involving the apical and inferoapical walls consisitent with very mild coronary artery disease. I'd like to know does this test and its result describe ischemia? Also, what tests are available to find out if a person has ischemia or is a likely canadidate for silent ischemia?
Thank You
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 31, 1999 at 19:52:33
Dear Brian
It depends whether the defect is reversible, in which case it would describe ischemia or whether it is fixed, in which case it represents dead heart muscle tissue.
A PET scan is an excellent test to detect ischemia. Ambulatory is another way to detect silent ischemia.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
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