Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

TMT Report Shows Following Results

Sir, I am 42 years old man and absolutely doing fine healthwise. I am regular at walk/run and swimming without any problems. i got done my TMT as a periodical health check up. If you could please explain me the meaning of my TMT report: Exercised on Bruce Protocol upto 10:48 (13.00 METS). 87% maximal age predicted heart rate achieved. Baseline ECG within normal limits. Patient developed significant ST depressions in leads II, III, aVF & V6 (-1.75, -2.1, -1.75, -1.1 mm horizontal) maximal at peak exercise, which reverted to baseline by 1 minute in recovery. No angina . No arrhythmias. Impression: TMT is positive for inducible ischemia .
posted on Sat, 20 Aug 2011
Twitter Sat, 20 Aug 2011 Answered on
Twitter Sat, 20 Aug 2011 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
hi Ajay thanks for query.As per the report the test is positive,means it suggests that when you do strenuous work your heart is not getting proper blood.Please do not get frightened with this ,as this test is highly operator dependent.you does not seems to have any problem in routine as well as when you do strenuous work as you have written,please get in touch with a cardiologist and confirm this report,if needed he may ask for 2 d echo to have more information.Do not worry
wishing you good health.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Cardiac electrophysiology


Loading Online Doctors....
TMT Report Shows Following Results

hi Ajay thanks for query.As per the report the test is positive,means it suggests that when you do strenuous work your heart is not getting proper blood.Please do not get frightened with this ,as this test is highly operator dependent.you does not seems to have any problem in routine as well as when you do strenuous work as you have written,please get in touch with a cardiologist and confirm this report,if needed he may ask for 2 d echo to have more information.Do not worry wishing you good health.