Re: anterior septal wall ischemia & fixed decreased perfusion involving the inferior

Posted By edward todd on December 11, 1998 at 11:05:02:

In Reply to: Re: anterior septal wall ischemia & fixed decreased perfusion involving the inferior posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on December 09, 1998 at 16:11:29:






: : i would like to find out as much as possible about anterior septal wall ischemia & fixed decreased perfusion
: : involving the inferior apex.
: : thanks.
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Dear Edward
This test result implies that you have had a heart attack involving the bottom of the heart. In addition, a front part of your heart is supplied by a heart artery that is diseased, and this part of the heart is at risk for a heart attack in the future. This result would usually prompt a cardiac catheterization.
I hope this is useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
my doctor hasn't contacted me at all about this.i have no medical coverage,etc.
could this be the reason?
sincerely,edward todd
p.s. if anyone has advice,etc. about this please contact me at ***@****
Dear Edward
I do not know why the doctor has not called you. Perhaps he never saw your abnormal test result. You should give him a call and make him aware of what the test showed and ask him if he plans any further testing. If lack of insurance is a problem, try going to your city's university clinic - they tend to offer inexpensive care provided by doctors in training.
I hope this information is useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only.  Only your physician can provided specific diagnoses and therapies.  Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck!
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter.   The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
my doctor finally decided to refer me to a cardiologist about having a cardiac catheterization done.paying
for it will be the problem.