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How Can Blocked Arteries Be Treated?

I under went an angioplasty seven years back and taking medicines regularly after that, Now when I went for regular medical checkup my all my blood tests, ECG, ECHO are all alright, But my Treadmill test shows positive, Doctor suggests to go for an angiogram. Is its absolutely necessary to go for it or the blocks if any in the arterey can be cured by higher dosage of medicines My age is 64
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Hi,

Your treadmil test show positive for ischemia. It is not very specific and sensitive test to diagnose coronary artery disease. It suggests inadequate blood supply to the heart. I would suggest to undergo TMT with thallium isotope or CT angiography to investigate the cardiovascular disease by consulting the cardiologist. If above tests will come normal then you should not concern about the problem.

In case of positive result coronary angioplasty or Baloon Angioplasty with placement of stents will be required.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
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How Can Blocked Arteries Be Treated?

Hi, Your treadmil test show positive for ischemia. It is not very specific and sensitive test to diagnose coronary artery disease. It suggests inadequate blood supply to the heart. I would suggest to undergo TMT with thallium isotope or CT angiography to investigate the cardiovascular disease by consulting the cardiologist. If above tests will come normal then you should not concern about the problem. In case of positive result coronary angioplasty or Baloon Angioplasty with placement of stents will be required. Hope this may help you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best regards, Dr. Sagar