stress test results again....

Posted by mol on June 06, 1999 at 11:38:44
i appreciate your information, but the reasons would not apply to me. i'm definately not overweight and a padded bandaid would work for me. the results read "probably normal" and note "anterior lateral st depression on resting ecg" . this was all about a year ago and i'm beginning to notice increased shortness of breath and fatigue. the thallium was done due to left arm and shoulder pain, and states no ischemia seen..does thallium always detect ischemia on women? i have frequent pvc's and paroxmal svt, and after a run of pvc's i'm noticing tightening in my chest and neck, not pain but a feeling of pressure. i dont want any testing that wouldn't prove useful (i have this thing about going to dr's and needles) but i would like your opinion on whether any other testing would be in order. thanks in advance..you guys are great for helping put our minds at ease, especially for people like myself who would rather not visit the doc unless its really necessary. i have asked my doc to help me understand, and he wasn't a fountain of information, he's an internist. i have not seen a cardio dr. thanks again!

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on June 06, 1999 at 11:55:47
Dear mol
I feel that you should see a cardiologist. While an internist is capable of ordering stress tests, I think that especially in situations where there is conflicting information, a cardiologist