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Nuclear stress test, catheterization or nothing?
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Nuclear stress test, catheterization or nothing?

Interpretation of stress echo shows .5mm ST segment depression in anteroseptal lead(s) and regional wall motion abnormalities (the report mentions anteroapical hypokinesis w/exercise).  Resting EKG was normal and there was no chest discomfort during exercise but report also notes that dyspnea during exercise was observed (hr was 98% of maximum - wouldn't ANYONE be breathless with that rate of exertion?)  Normal bp and cholesterol levels, recently became non-smoker, 7 years post menopausal (surgical).  Based on this test three options were given:  1.  Catheterization  2.  Nuclear stress test  3.  Do nothing but monitor    
What would you do?
Thank you so much!
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The EKG portion of the exam seems to be within normal levels, but an anterior/ anteroapical wall motion abnormality makes it a definite positive test. I would recommend bypassing nuclear stres testing and proceed directly with left heart catheterization and stenting of any lesion severe in nature ( > 70%).
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