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How serious is 293 for right coronary artery
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How serious is 293 for right coronary artery
by Mike1955, May 10, 2008 09:28PM
I got a heart scan and I am going in for a stress test in a week and then meet with a cardiologist later that week. i had a total score of 432 and the worst was 293 for right coronary artery. should i be concerned about exercising before i do the stress test of meet with the physician? i have been training for a Triathlon and am running, biking and swimming 5-6 times per week. I did a 15 mile bike followed immediately with a 3.1 mile run and feel great. dont want to be doing anything dangerous by continuing to work out hard. also interested in doing whatever I can to improve my long term health.
Doctor's Answer
by Douglas Bogart, MD, May 11, 2008 09:47AM
, May 11, 2008 09:47AM
To: Mike1955
Before you do more strenous training you should have a stress echo or stress nuclear scan to make sure the blockage in the right coronary is not too severe. Based on the Calcium score you do have coronary artery disease and it should be treated aggressively
with exercise as well as diet and possible medication such as statin drugs. You should also take aspirin at least 81 mg daily.
with exercise as well as diet and possible medication such as statin drugs. You should also take aspirin at least 81 mg daily.
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