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Does 1-1.5 ST Depressions Mean A Positive Stress Test?
I have ST depressions in 2,3, AVF, V-4-V6, on my EKG, Echo stress test approximately 1-1.5 further inferolateral ST depression over the resting abnormality. NO ischemia, or infarction. 13.9 Mets. Cardiologist said I passed the echo 100%, and I have a very strong heart muscle, But, I have read that 1-1.5 ST depressions would mean a positive stress test. ??
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Hi,
No, technically it has to be 2 mm. Obviously, 1.5 is very very close to 2 mm and if the result is consistently 1.5 in all the leads of one region, that would be suspicious.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
No, technically it has to be 2 mm. Obviously, 1.5 is very very close to 2 mm and if the result is consistently 1.5 in all the leads of one region, that would be suspicious.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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