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Can Shadowing Around The Heart While Having Chest Pain Be Serious?
Had heart attack 3 years ago 2 stints just had thallium stress test after the tread mill 2nd & 3rdset of pics showed shadowing around the heart tech said possible camera problem but it was same camera from the first set of pics and there was no shadow in those and I was released to home.Have had some chest pains prior to the test is the camera failure a possibility, or is it a possible heart related oroblem?
hi..welcome to hcm.. Since your tests are normal nothing to worry...Get Coronary angiogram by discussing with your doctor..to look for stent patency and any fresh blocks..continue with your present medication.consult cardiologist for expert management.thankyou
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Can Shadowing Around The Heart While Having Chest Pain Be Serious?
hi..welcome to hcm.. Since your tests are normal nothing to worry...Get Coronary angiogram by discussing with your doctor..to look for stent patency and any fresh blocks..continue with your present medication.consult cardiologist for expert management.thankyou