Having Shortness Of Breath. Family History Of Heart Disease. Blood Test Done. Any Risk?
Sat, 2 Mar 2013
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Blood tests have ruled out heart attack and heart failure.
The ECG changes are not conclusive of a serious problem.The position of V-3 lead is not a fixed one and may differ at times.
The Holter is to detect rate and rhythm disorders.
The next step is TMT with thallium isotope. It is the ideal non-invasive way to evaluate ischemia / to assess the PHYSIOLOGY (function) – to see whether the blood arriving at the heart muscle.
If there is any suggestion, the next step is to see the ANATOMY (structure) – undergo catheterisation and coronary angiography – it is invasive but it is the gold standard. [CT angio is non-invasive study for the anatomy. If positive, you may need catheterisation, anyway.]
With a bad family history of heart disease, it is wiser to get the investigations done.
X-ray of the chest and Lung function tests (Spirometry) are also in order – to assess the role of lungs / important because of smoking history.
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Wishing speedy recovery
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