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I Recently Had A Nuclear Stress Test That Showed RCA

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Posted on Sat, 21 Dec 2019
Question: I recently had a nuclear stress test that showed RCA ischemia after exercise and possible slight MI. My symptoms are SOB at exertion. Should I be concerned about Pulmonary Hypertension. I went 12.5 minutes on the treadmill.
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome on Ask a Doctor service!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of myocardial ischemia.

These symptoms are not suggestive of pulmonary artery hypertension.

For this reason, I would recommend performing coronary artery angiography.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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I Recently Had A Nuclear Stress Test That Showed RCA

Brief Answer: I would recommend as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome on Ask a Doctor service! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of myocardial ischemia. These symptoms are not suggestive of pulmonary artery hypertension. For this reason, I would recommend performing coronary artery angiography. Hope you will find this information helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist