Suggest Treatment For ST Depression

Posted on Sat, 21 Jun 2014

Question: I was dx with ST depression, now symptomatic, w / SOB on mild exertion cannot lie flat. Experiencing mild chest discomfort echo 55%EF ct angio neg for cardiomegaly neg for pulm. Hypertension cardiac enzymes x3 neg. chxr neg other blood test: calcium mag ect neg I'm now taking k supplement for PVCs and better controlled. One of the anesthesiologist, whom I work with in the operating room(I'm an RN) suggested having a cardiac XXXXXXX Recent EKG strip 5/29 shows St depression with sx. Female 60. Yr what is your opinion?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cardiac cathetrization is indicated

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

St depression whether symptomatic or asymptomatic in a woman of your age is considered as an impending risk factor for ischemic heart disease. Though most other parameters appear normal through tests, I would agree with your anesthetist that there is a need for a cardiac XXXXXXX to ascertain health in you.

Also, before the cathetrization test I would suggest you to get your blood cholesterol levels checked, especially the LDL levels which can provide a useful clue into your condition.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar