
I Recently Had A Nuclear Stress Test That Showed RCA

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.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
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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
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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