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further questions re:nuclear testing
This is a followup of my initial question:If the nuclear testing doesnt show 100% and original angiogram showed some other blockage in one area of 75% =, could this cause the pain to still exist....The nitro has no effect in helping either.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
If there is a question regarding the 75% blockage you may be a candidate for what is called fractional flow reserve (FFR) which is a test done at the time of the cath and it will tell if the blockage is significant and warrants treatment.
Yes, a 75% occlusion can cause angina (chest pain), however, nitro should dilate coronary vessels enough to avoid any angina! An angiogram is more reliable source for detecting blockage than a stress test...but neither are 100%.
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