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Is Angiography Required For Positive Stress Test?
after echo test dr. advise me for angiography and ask when i got heart attack before then i went to hospital where echo and tmt are dione and found positive i am not interested in angiography they refer me metrolol 30mg, ecosprin 100mg, isosorbide mononitrate 20mg,crestor 10mg please advise me ; my heart health and can it be cure by any means
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
hi,
i will explain you what is what in simpler words..
step wise evaluation in heart attack
-clinical examination, history
-ekg,2d echo,
-stress test(if above said are inconclusive)
-angiogram:this is the most accurate method to identify the location and percentage of block.
i would suggest to undergo angio and find out what is problem with your heart..dont worry it is a safe procedure.
if you have any more queries , i would be happy to help you.
i will explain you what is what in simpler words..
step wise evaluation in heart attack
-clinical examination, history
-ekg,2d echo,
-stress test(if above said are inconclusive)
-angiogram:this is the most accurate method to identify the location and percentage of block.
i would suggest to undergo angio and find out what is problem with your heart..dont worry it is a safe procedure.
if you have any more queries , i would be happy to help you.
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