I had an abnormal stress test last week, and I had a heart attack many years ago. My cardiologist said he thinks I should have a Heart Cath, but is leaving it up to me. He said something that was confusing to my husband and me. He said my heart performed good during the stress test but that was bad. Sounded contradictory to us.
I had an abnormal stress test last week, and I had a heart attack many years ago. My cardiologist said he thinks I should have a Heart Cath, but is leaving it up to me. He said something that was confusing to my husband and me. He said my heart performed good during the stress test but that was bad. Sounded contradictory to us.
I'm sorry you're having a rough time through this. The medical world is tough to negotiate through. The best person to give you advice is your physician. Talk with them. You don't have a formal diagnosis on anything. Lisinopril is a commonly used ACE Inhibitor that works on blood pressure and some other issues.
Test results can vary. Pharmacological stress tests vary in accuracy...~72-78%. EKG's vary in accuracy, and on only take a snapshot during a very short period of time. Talk with your doctor, that's most important. Make sure he or she understands how you feel and be ready to make lifestyle changes. As the other posted said, heart muscle changes. It responds to numerous issues being, disease, damage, and exercise. Exercise itself can cause an enlarged heart. Your physician must discuss all that has been going in during a period of time to get context. With test data, you can read all kinds of things into it, that doesn't mean that it is right, and it does not mean that all is doom and gloom.
As a long term young heart patient, you may feel under the weather, and the test reports may sound ominous. However you must speak with a professional and they must interpret the problem in its entire context to make any type of conclusion and treatment plan. It does not happen overnight. In the mean time, if you feel uncomfortable, or feel not quite right, go to the ER. You can't fix a cardiovascular problem (if you have one) at home. ER's and Cardiologists are used to this. It's another day of business--so don't feel afraid or feel you're a burden if you feel you need to get checked out.
I didn't know that..thank you, that does help some.
Hi Odindon,
I can imagine that your are overwhelmed with all these tests and results.
At this moment, you can not do more than wait and try to stay relaxed. I know, it is easier said than done, but keep in mind that the Lisinopril already made you feel much better. There is still a good chance that your heart discomfort can be solved with medication.
Keep in mind that thickened heart muscle, once the BP is under control, is often reversible.