All 3 Troponin markers were negative and 2 subsequent ECG's were normal. Does that really constitute such a heavy test so soon after Cervical Discectomy with cage fusoin?
I usually feel pretty quesy without eating anyway and I didn't have anything for almost 24 hrs.
I do not want to be labeled as having a heart problem. I Definitly would want to know but they are doing the same thing to my mom. All her tests are fine and they just keep sending her for more. She has had countless ECG's , Echo's, Thallium, stress, and now they her wearing a monitor at home. Is the point to stress you into having a Heart Attack?
Lastly, why would you say " CLEARLY" I should have one? Was there something that doesn't sound right? Why would an Echo not be a choice? They can see blockage on them also?
While there are other causes for the ECG changes clearly you should have a stress test to make sure you don't have artery blockage.