nuclear cardiac stress tes

[Gadu]

My recent nuclear cardiac stress test shows the following results. What does this mean? Is this something to worry about?
• Myocardial perfusion images show a mild inferior and Lateral scar versus artifact. The post stress left ventricle normal in size
• Post-stress ejection fraction is 87 %. Global left ventricular systolic function is normal
• Exercise capacity 13 METS. Exercise capacity is normal
• Analysis of post exercise quantitative gated SPECT images shows a normal pattern of systolic thickening and normal wall motion in all region


Thank you in advance.

[Gadu]

Thank you for your quick response.

Regards,

Anjan

[anacyde]

That sounds like a pretty good report :)

[erijon]

I agree, if you can reach 13 METS and have an EF of 87%, that means your heart is pretty healthy. Shoot, I work out at 13 METS and I like to think I'm pretty healthy:) The only negative statement is that there is a scar but it is referred to as mild so it could be an imaging issue or of no consequence.

[Flycaster305]

Words like mild and normal, 13 METS mean your heart health is very healthy.  The report suggests a very healthy heart.