What Does My TMT Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 21 Mar 2016

Question: sir my TMT was borderline positive /mildly + in dec.2015 &june 2016 but on repeat in dec.2016 althow the same diagnosis but considerable changes at almost last stage of test .i have been advised CT ANGIOGRAPHY coronary/CAG. By other doctor . kindly advise.icmplited 9 minuttes no chest pain /breatthing stress i use 35 minutes brisk walk daily & ca stairup no prooblem .

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide further information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

Before commenting on the need for CAG, I would like to know your age and gender.

Are you a diabetic or hypertensive ?

Are you currently on any medications?

Once I receive your answers, I shall guide you accordingly.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (14 hours later)

sir m 60 years old male non diabitic & taking blood pressure medicine for last 10 year generally controlled took medicine forcholestroll today reading cholestroll 158.HDL 36.8 LDL 118 .KINDLY ADVISE .

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is little indication for CAG in your case.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

Borderline TMT does not always warrant a CAG in the absence of chest symptoms like pain and breathing difficulties.

You have done reasonably well on TMT.

Hence, I think there is no need for CAG in your case at the moment.

Keep your blood pressure under control.

Blood lipids seems to be okay.

Follow up with regular ECG every month.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar