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How To Ascertain Blockage In The Arteries?
Had heart attack 8/19 (my cardiologist sent me to be admitted immediately), angioplasty w/drug emitting stent, follow-up visit, intermittent mild pain/pressure (feels almost like muscle cramp), chemical stress test last week. He says finding show 75% blockage in an artery but says inconclusive where the blockage is. No symptoms of pain. So why can't he know where the blockage is with all the pics done during the chem stess test. He suspects it may be the stent reblocking. If he isn't sure where the blockage is in the first place then why suspect the stent. Why wasn't this caught 8wks ago when the angio was done?
Sat, 2 Dec 2017
CT angiography can ascertain the site of occlusion of the vessels. Moreover during angioplasty it can be clearly seen
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