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What Does A Positive TMT Test Actually Mean?
My mother is having GB Stones. She went for Laparoscopic surgery but doctors said there was a risk as she was tested positive in a tmt test. What do you suggest? What does a positive tmt test actually means? What are it s implications? What precautions do we need to take?
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
Hello,
I understand your concern and would explain that being positive at a TMT test means that she may suffer from coronary artery disease (blocked coronary arteries).
For this reason, she may be at a higher risk for a heart attack during or after surgery.
Coming to this point, I would recommend performing a coronary angiogram in order to examine the blood flow in her coronary arteries.
You should discuss with her doctor on the above test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
I understand your concern and would explain that being positive at a TMT test means that she may suffer from coronary artery disease (blocked coronary arteries).
For this reason, she may be at a higher risk for a heart attack during or after surgery.
Coming to this point, I would recommend performing a coronary angiogram in order to examine the blood flow in her coronary arteries.
You should discuss with her doctor on the above test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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