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2017-03-27 12:26:51
My mother 57 year old has undergone a TMT today and the final impression says TMT POSITIVE FOR INDUCIBLE ISCHEMIA Summary: Resting ECG: ST SAC. Functional Capacity: Normal. HR Response to exercise: Appropriate. BP Response to exercise: Normal resting BP- appropriate response. Chest Pain; None Arrhythmias: None. ST Changes: Depression Upsloping. Overall Impression; Positive Stress Test suggestive of ischemia. RESTING ECG ST SAC LATERAL LEADS. 1 MM ST DEPRESSION INFERIO LATERAL LEADS AT PEAK EXERCISE WHICH PERSISTED 8 MTS INTO RECOVERY. TMT POSITIVE FOR INDUCIBLE ISCHEMIA. My question is 1 MM ST DEPRESSION a conclusive evidence suggestive of Inducable Ischemia
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Pt.needs angiography although sensitivity of tmt is around 50% if she has symptoms angiography is recommended

Answered2017-03-28 09:32:11

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She needs an early angiography. There is no doubt about it

Answered2017-03-27 12:55:23

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