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Stress Test Results
by Mickey56, Nov 03, 2009 01:12PM
I recently took a treadmill stress test and nuclear stress test. Basically, the conclusions are that I have: 1) moderate size inferior ischemia 2) LVEF is 56% 3) ECG is positive for ischemia at a good workload.
No chest pains, no arrhythmia.
I've research the Internet and have reached a tentative first impression, but would appreciate any professional feedback on the above three conclusions.
I am being scheduled for a heart catheterization.
Thank you.
No chest pains, no arrhythmia.
I've research the Internet and have reached a tentative first impression, but would appreciate any professional feedback on the above three conclusions.
I am being scheduled for a heart catheterization.
Thank you.
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Your EF is normal. Having said that, I would think that a report of a moderate size inferior ischemia along with EKG changes under stress would make me want a cath to be safe, just my opinion.
Good luck!
Jon
Mickey
Good luck!
Jon
ischemia simply means lack of blood flow to a section of the heart and inferior refers to the lower section of the heart. A cath is required to see where the obstruction is and attempt to treat it before an MI occurs (heart attack). The blockage regarding the inferior part of the heart is usually quite a long way down one of the major arteries, either the LAD or the Circumflex.