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My father went under dobutamine stress echo test last month. He has undergone angioplasty two time within last 2.5 years. Again had some chest pain. So doctor conducted dobutamine stress test..reports are uploaded, can anyone suggest is there any issue in the report.

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Test is positive. He needs cag ...  Read More

My mother is a breast cancer patient alongwith other prblms like BP thyroid diabetes and she is taking Aspirin n Atorvastatin since Dec 2019, Her 5 chemo are done n up for surgery, they need cardiologist clearance, she undergone for TMT but couldn't complete it due to low physical fitness, so oncologist suggested to have dobutamine test done, She

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Your mother's ECG shows RBBB which might be preexisting and not a reason to worry as her ECHO is normal. Regarding dobutamine stress echo she needs to be on fasting from 6 am ( she can have liquids) ...  Read More

My mother is a cancer patient, also had bp, diabetes thyroid, and she is on Aspirin n Atorvastatin since Dec 2019 She is up for surgery, but needs cardiologist clearance first for that she undergone to TMT but couldn't complete it due to low physical activity/fitness. Now oncologist said to go for dobutamine stress test, just wanted to know if it i

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DSE ( Dobutamine stress Echo ) is essential part of cardiac clearance for any surgery. Don't worry about the procedure. They inject a drug through IV which increases heart rate. They want to be sure ...  Read More

My doctor has told me to undergo a Stress echo test . I consulted some labs,but they told me that they do TMT and Echo and not Stress Echo. What is the difference basically?

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Stress echo is done in stages, you are also made to run on a treadmill or an injection is given. You should visit a Hospital with full fledged Cardiology department for this. Further details are essen ...  Read More

Done stress echo Age 30 For how many months or years we can consider the report to be valid I feel chest heaviness and pain in left arm still Some suggests psychosomatic pain

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There's no validity for test , should visit physician for physical examination if symptoms persist ...  Read More

Is it Necessary to make the heart beat faster through walking on Tradmill for stress echocardiogram?? The problem is that when the patient is lie down on table for test then already the heart rate is fast- 130/140 due to anxiety n other factors So the doctor said that in this case we cannot make you walk on treadmill n ur stress echo is done.. I

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Stress echocardiography induced heart increased heart rate is different from anxiety induced ...  Read More

My sister's tmt was negative But still she captain experiencing chest pain on exertion.. doctor advised stress echo n it has came positive.. If tmt was negative than how can stress echo be positive? Is there no choice now apart angiogram? The doctor explained us that some part of heart muscle is not getting proper blood supply

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Stress Echo is more sensitive that TMT so its possible to have negative TMT and positive stress echo. You have 2 alternatives to conventional angiogram. Either get a PET stress MPI done or CT coronary ...  Read More

Will it be risky for a patient wid stable angina and hypertension to undergo Stress echo? Being delayed as patient standing bp is very high at hospital.. What other testing can we do instead of waiting for months for bp to be better? Can MRi angiography/ ct angiography help in this case for definite diagnosis

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Hi, stress echo should not be done in pt with on going chest pain. Ct angiography is better than stress echo. Monitor pt bo and use right medication as it is a risk factor for cad. Take care. Needs ev ...  Read More

I had taken up stress echo test. The report is attached. Please review. Is this is NORMAL report. Plz

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No cardiac problem detected in the test.. ...  Read More

Hi doctors, If ECG comes normal then should I go for Stress ECG or Stress ECHO. I have been taking Petril Beta 10, twice daily from the past 4 months for treating Anxiety. But from the last 1 month, I have been experiencing Dizziness and this dizziness increases further when exposed to loud noise or music. I just don't know whats happening wrong wi

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You need to go for holter monitoring.. ECG (a test that records the electrical activity of the heart) may show atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. If your abnormal heart rhythm comes and goes, you ...  Read More

Bina Saxena is 63 years old. She has been suggested for Dobutamine Stress Echo Test by a renowned Cardiologist. She can't run on a treadmill but she can walk briskly. My query is whether she can go for normal Echo Test instead of Dobutamine Stress Echo Test ?

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Good evening. Can u tell me how much block percent can stress echo show? 50/60? I fail to walk even one floor without suffering chest pain.. But it also occurs at rest wid no activity.. i am planning to go for stress echo.. plz give ur opinion.. it might be gastric or cervical or anxiety but want to rule out heart problems for peace of mind. Risk f

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No need to undergo stress Echo. You can get an Echo done. If you have already done so then CT Coronary Angio will help you to rule out the blockages. Regards. ...  Read More

Can you please have a look at my stress Report. Basically I'm having some angina symptoms since very long time. I was suggested to go for TMY but I decided to go for stress echo AS i read this is a better alternative and has higher sensitivity. If the report is normal, then do I need to go for another test to rule out stable or unstable angina

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I have a stress echo tomorrow. I want to know can I take my bp medicine- losartan 50 mg and ciplar 50 mg before the test? I read that these meds shud be avoided on test day but in my case my bp n heart rate will shoot up too much if i go withoit them for the test and the results might be not accurate than. Also, I have a sedentary lifestyle so the

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Don't take ciplar. losar you can take ...  Read More

I have done my ecg tropinin i and stress echo along with echo which was normal so does that mean my heart is healthy and I can rule out any heart disease for 5 years ?

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At present healthy ...  Read More

Hlo sir/Mam. Is normal stress echo sufficient to rule out possibility of heart blockages/angina in an intermediate risk patient with typical angina symptoms ( 26/M, no sugar/lipids/family history)? And how often shud I be going for stress echo to ensure it's all fine with my heart? My doc told me about CT angio but wants me to avoid it due to radia

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Stress Echo is an efficient alternative and can almost rule out Coronary artery disease when combined with TMT. (Although both have same principles) If CT is not possible may b you can take help of ...  Read More

What if the stress echo and ECG comes out to be normal, what are the chances of an individual dying of a cardiac arrest? Does stress echo and ECG tells how is heart performing? For educational purpose.

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Stress Echo tells your heart is healthy. Don't worry. ...  Read More

Have heart anxiety since 2011. Had multiple tests in 2015. Recently did echo in aug - that showed mild mr/tr grade 1 dd. Did ecgs after a week, there were some issues due to fast heart rate tachychardia. Doc suggested stress echo and I did it last week. Pls review the report. P.s note : in 2015, had all the stress tests and echo that came out norm

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Its normal ...  Read More

Hlo I had stress echo done few days ago... the report is mentioned negative. Can u plz give ur opinion on it esp regarding ejection fraction part which did not increase much after exercise ? My symptoms is I have exertional chest pain and low exercise capacity.. I am overweight and have very sedentary life style The purpose of this test wants to

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Report is normal. Weight reduction is always beneficial. ...  Read More

I want to know how accurate Stress echo is. I have perfectly normal stress echo 45 days back. But I have again happening on and off dull left side chest ach which radiates to shoulder and left arm. ECG was again normal today. There is increased QRS syndrome of 124 but doctor is not concerned about it. He said you can go for CT angiogram but that wi

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Your doctor is absolutely correct ! But to satisfy your quench for free consultations you are still not following your doctor who has actually seen you then how can or will u trust a doctor online who ...  Read More

My wife 30 yr, wt 61kg, No BP, No diabetes, hsCRP 4 (during her cycle), slightly higher lipid profile found Echo stress (TMT) Positive. Based on which Dr. Suggested to go for CT Angio which is found normal (in Aug 2021). Should we still be concerned. She is taking Atorvas 10 and Ecosprin 75 for last 1.5 month. Should we continue this. P.S.: Has f

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If Reports are normal and ur doctor has evaluated you then Dont worry about it Continue these medications as adviced. Keep a regular follow up on yearly basis. ...  Read More

Post covid I am having high heart rate ( ~150 ), high bp (155/96) and squeezing pressure pain in left side of chest, elbow and fingers. Cardiologist suggested to do a 2d echo and stress test. But, I was on ciplar la 40 medication during both the tests and had informed the doctors/sisters also about the medicine. Both reports came normal .. but my

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At such a Heart rate(150) and Uncontrolled BP(156/96 mmHg) you will have discomfort and further complications. At the age of 27 such deranged parameters Needs proper evaluation at the root cause. Arm ...  Read More

My mother has breast cancer , also she has diabetes thyroid BP taking Ecosprin as well, she has been under gone through 5 chemo till now, she is up for surgery, but PAC dr required cardiologist clearance for ECG changes...4 ECG were done earlier as well but that was same in all..and her echo is normal There is no in clinic availability in delhi due

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Ecg shows right bundle branch block and rest is normal and echo is also normal. If she doesn’t have chest on walking or activity/ breathless on exertion than no need for further evaluation ...  Read More

What is the difference between between 2d echo and stress 2d echo? also, what is coronary angiography and why is it done? Pls help me understand

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2decho is ultrasound of your heart where doctor looks at the heart function in resting condition Stress echo is to check the heart function in stressful condition.in this doctor does and echo of heart ...  Read More

Doctor wants me to do stress test coz of constant chest discomfort radiating to left arm n dizziness along with nausea but three times went to hospital n cudnt get it done- first time felt extreme nausea, fast heartbeat before test Second n third time chest pain already dere before test... Can u suggest me alternative to stress test?? The dobutamin

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Hi, if unable to do stress tests then coronary angiogram is the best test. ...  Read More

Dr has advised my father for doubtamine stress echo.what is the need of stress echo,does it tells about arteries blockage or can it tell about the need of pacemaker

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It will tell whether yourarteries have compromise of flow in stessing the heart. ...  Read More

I had heart attack exactly three months ago on 11/9.I took it as gastronic problem and did not go to hospital and carried on my usual office work.On 12 th afternoon i went to hospital for normal check up and found i had heart attack.Immediately angioplasty was performed and stent was placed in LAD with good results. I wanted to know when should i

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Stress Echo should be done yearly or 2 yearly once to assess stent is working well and no other new blockage has developed ...  Read More

My mom was suggested 2D echo test and stress test ... the result of 2D echo test were normal with LVFH 60 % but Mom could only walk for 2 mins on treadmill in stress test as she is over weight and does very less physical activities. my doctor suggested to have angio graphy as the stress test was not normal. Please can you suggest if I need to direc

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Hello In view of her positive stress test which indicates a possibility of reduced blood supply to heart,it needs to be identified that which blood vessel is unable to provide blood or is having a les ...  Read More

My age is 55 and my Fair LV Systolic Function LVEF is 55%. I sometimes feel a bit of uneasiness. The echo report shows that my aortic valve is thickened. Do I have to carry out an angiography. I don't want to have an angiography. Is there an alternate way? Is my situation something to worry about? I have attached the stress echo report. Is an angio

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Uploaded document is ECG not stress echo report. Please upload the correct details ...  Read More

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