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I had a single-isotope Spect myocardial perfusion study with a wall motion/ejection fraction test and the findings where that I have transmural ischemic lesion involving the lower septal segment.  What does this all mean and what should I do now?  Are there other test that I need to have done to see what exctaly this means or to check it out.  I am really worried about this and would like to know what should I do now?
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367994 tn?1304953593
The lower septum is the wall that separates the right and left heart ventricles.  Ischemic lesion is some vessel blockage of blood to the area noted.  If your ejection fraction is 50 to 70%, that would indicate it is of little medical significance. Are the size of the heart chambers normal?  Have you had a prior heart attack?

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Are you a Cardiologist?
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367994 tn?1304953593
Page down and to right if you have a question for a cardiologist. You may want to take the time to read various medhelp.org. links for good information about the board, what it has to offer and its policy....there is even a forum for malfunctioning computer hardware and software that may help you if you have a computer problem!
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