Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Is The Meaning Of Mild Stress Induced Reversible Ischemia
Posted on
Sat, 1 Jun 2019
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 1 Jun 2019
Answered on
Last reviewed on
Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the medical details provided by you I can understand your concern and I would like to tell you that as per the details mentioned by you it suggests that when the patient is working or exerting there is supply demand miss match of oxygen via the blood to the cardiac muscles. Now this happens because of blockage inside one or more coronary blood vessels of the heart.
Yes it’s advisable to undergo coronary angiogram to see the status and extent of the disease so as to decide proper treatment.
I hope this information will guide you properly.
Kind regards
Needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the medical details provided by you I can understand your concern and I would like to tell you that as per the details mentioned by you it suggests that when the patient is working or exerting there is supply demand miss match of oxygen via the blood to the cardiac muscles. Now this happens because of blockage inside one or more coronary blood vessels of the heart.
Yes it’s advisable to undergo coronary angiogram to see the status and extent of the disease so as to decide proper treatment.
I hope this information will guide you properly.
Kind regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Is it ok to travel to a high altitude location? Doctor advised angio but said it was ok to go ...just need to clarify. Is there any alternative to an Angiogram?
Brief Answer:
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Just traveling to high altitude won’t be an issue but more than routine or even routine physical activity at high altitudes can cause issues.
No there is no alternative to Angiography.
Kind Regards
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Just traveling to high altitude won’t be an issue but more than routine or even routine physical activity at high altitudes can cause issues.
No there is no alternative to Angiography.
Kind Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
I am not inclined to an Angiography as it’s invasive what about CT Angio or medication
Brief Answer:
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Yes CT Angiography can be opted however the results of conventional Angiography are more reliable than CT Angiography. According to studies approximately 3.6 % of the examined patients required a subsequent invasive coronary angiography due to non diagnostic CT images.
Kind Regards
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Yes CT Angiography can be opted however the results of conventional Angiography are more reliable than CT Angiography. According to studies approximately 3.6 % of the examined patients required a subsequent invasive coronary angiography due to non diagnostic CT images.
Kind Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
