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What Causes Significant ST-segment Changes During The Exercise?
Had a Mild Positive for reversible ischaemia Patient could exercise for 06 minutes and 10 seconds of the Bruce Protocol and achieve a workload of 08 mets.He attained a peak heart rate of 176 beats/minutes which is 93% of the predicted maximum. the exercise was terminated owing to fatigue and attainment of THR. there was no classical angina. Clinically the blood pressure response was normal (BP 140/80 mmhg) and there was no S3 and S4 gallop in the recovery period. In the pre exercise there was not significant ST segment change. At peak exercise there was ST-Segment depression of -1.35 to -2.10 in lead II, IIIand Avf. in lead-1.20 to -1.60-in lead -V4-V5 and V6.
Based on the history you have shared, a thalium scan with Calcium scoring may be a good next step to rule out any evidence of coronary artery disease as though myocardial response is good but any associated ischemia can't be ruled out based on this ETT.
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Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Significant ST-segment Changes During The Exercise?
Hi, Based on the history you have shared, a thalium scan with Calcium scoring may be a good next step to rule out any evidence of coronary artery disease as though myocardial response is good but any associated ischemia can t be ruled out based on this ETT. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician