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Myocardial perfusion scan results
by smanna, Dec 21, 2007 03:55AM
My dad's myocardial perfusion test has shown the following findings: Could you explain it layman's language. How is his present state?
Findings: SA, HLA & VLA sections taken post stress & during rest revealed
- fixed perfusion defect in (a) Inferior wall (b) Basal area of lateral wall
Gated SPECT revealed EF - 47% ,hypokinetic inferior wall and lateral wall
Impression: Fixed perfusion defect in (a) Inferior wall (b) Basal area of lateral wall
Findings: SA, HLA & VLA sections taken post stress & during rest revealed
- fixed perfusion defect in (a) Inferior wall (b) Basal area of lateral wall
Gated SPECT revealed EF - 47% ,hypokinetic inferior wall and lateral wall
Impression: Fixed perfusion defect in (a) Inferior wall (b) Basal area of lateral wall
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with my scan they said i had mild ischemia in three places.
that's all I know as I'm no expert,sorry cant help more.
cheers!
you may also want to look up the Dr Ornish diet as I've heard it may help to even reverse some heart conditions.(BUT ITS AN ALMOST VEGAN LIKE DIET)
john.