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What Does Mild Positive For Inducible Myocardial Ischemia Mean?

Hi Dr. ,

My Father Age 53 wt 69kg went for TMT test recently and the result was "TMT is Mild positive for inducible myocardial ischemia" .. what does it mean and do i need to go for Angiography or any further suggestion from your side is welcome.

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Vikas
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
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Mild positive result in TMT means changes which indicate a low but definite possibility of significant coronary heart disease. The interpretation depends on the presence of cardiac risk factors and the nature of the symptoms.
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What Does Mild Positive For Inducible Myocardial Ischemia Mean?

Mild positive result in TMT means changes which indicate a low but definite possibility of significant coronary heart disease. The interpretation depends on the presence of cardiac risk factors and the nature of the symptoms.