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positive test for ischemia, right atrial enlargement, t wave abnormality

positive test for ischemia, right atrial enlargement, t wave abnormality

I recently went for medical screening for my job and one of the tests required was the treadmil ECG.  When I received the report almost a month later, there is remark made by the doctor 'Positive treadmill test - advise cardiologist review'.

My pretest ecg reads - 'normal sinus rhythm, right atrial enlargement, T wave abnormality, consider inferior ischemia'

Final report - Baseline ECG: sinus rhythm. T inversions in leads II, III, aVF, V4 to V6
                   Exercise ECG: 1mm horizontal ST depression in leads II, III, aVF, V3 to V6 during stage 3 exercise
                   Recovery: No ST changes. Normal heart rate recovery
                   Conclusion: Positive test for ischemia at 90% of predicted maximal heart rate and 8.9 METS.

Could anyone please tell me what it means?  I'm a worrier and I've been worried sick thinking that I might have some kind of a heart disease :(   I have an appointment with a cardiologist on 26 Aug and I think i'll be losing sleep from now till that date. I would really appreciate any replies so that I'll be better prepared.  Thank you so much..
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Just hang in there and relax.  Take it easy!  When you see the Cardio do they will do more tests.  It is a very good thing to catch them early IF there is any concern.  I think i read that Treadmill tests are not 100% accurate.  You will probaly have a couple of more NON invasive tests.  Dont worry.  It only worsens YOUR STRESS!

If you need anything please feel free to ask.  I think the hardest part is waiting for appointments.  

Take care and good luck.  Let us know about your tests.
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