Info on Coronary Heart Des. and Hypokinesis

8 August of 2002 I had a Stress Echo the impression states the ECG portion of the test is suspicious but nondiaagnostic due to significant artifact. There was Also subtle Hypokinesis of the anterior wall and mid anterior septal walls during the stress portionof the Echo. Strong Clinical suspicion for Coronary artery Disease, recomend additional diagnostic testing.That was over 6 years ago I am now just finding this out after having to file for disability, just what does this mean and that is 6 years I cannot get back, what do you think of this ? Also heart trouble runs very high on both sides of my family, my uncle had a 8 bypass. this really frightens me... Thank-U so much for your time...                               Sbelle

[kenkeith]

The EKG was inconclusive.  The echo indicated subtle hypokinesis meaing there appeared to be heart wall and septal (wall separating chambers) movement impairment.  It is/was suspected the underlying problem to be some occlusion of the coronary arteries.  

If there were blocked or partially blocked arteries that were not treated, there is a possiblity of continued heart muscle damage, or if not severe there may not be any progression.  If there were, or there is a problem with occluded coronary arteries usually there is chest pain with exertion, could be chest pain without exertion, or no chest pain, so symptoms or no symptoms does not rule out CAD.  Usually chest pain dictates treatment!.

The further dx that was recommended but not done was a cath angioplsty (that would be normal protocol for further testing after a stress test) and a stent to open the vessel/vessels.

[Sbelles]

Would you consider this a serious condition that needs further follow up, if so what would you suggest??? and yes I have had chest pains since then and had a light stroke in the fall of 2002. My Family on both sides have alot of heart trouble. I am 53yrs.
           Thank-U So Much for your time ...                     Sbelle*

[kenkeith]

Its difficult to characterize the degree of a possible disorder, but you are in the cardio/vascular at risk category and your condition should be evaluated periodically.