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What Is Inducible Ischemia And How Can It Be Treated?

Hi, I am 29 year old guy who as a regular checkup got his TMT done yesterday. My test went on for 12:47 minutes and BP was 120/80 at beginning and at peak it was 150/80. The report says that "it is mildly positive for inducible ischemia. However in long duration of exercise, it may be falsely positive." They say that at one point I reached 96% of the age predicted heart rate. I am a regular gymmer and do treadmill for 32 minutes with 12 minutes on running at 9kmph. They are asking me to go for another test i.e. cardio CT angigraphy. What should I do?
Thu, 16 Mar 2017
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Hi There
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that as you have done more than 12 mins that means you have completed STAGE 4 on TMT test which is a athletic level activity. If you did not felt any kind of chest discomfort and if you don't smoke and don't have any family history of any heart disease then it's fine.
There's no need to go for any further evaluation. Just keep up with your healthy lifestyle habits.
It's advisable that you should consult a cardiologist personally and discuss this.

I wish you Good health
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What Is Inducible Ischemia And How Can It Be Treated?

Hi There After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that as you have done more than 12 mins that means you have completed STAGE 4 on TMT test which is a athletic level activity. If you did not felt any kind of chest discomfort and if you don t smoke and don t have any family history of any heart disease then it s fine. There s no need to go for any further evaluation. Just keep up with your healthy lifestyle habits. It s advisable that you should consult a cardiologist personally and discuss this. I wish you Good health