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What Does My Stress Test Report Indicate?
Summary of exercise stress test of 59 yrs old male wt 72 kg ht 168 cm patient of hypertension since last 3 yrs:- resting ecg normal,functional capacity normal, HR response to exercise appropriate,BP response to exercise appropriate, chest pain none,arrhythmia none, no s3 s4,no murmur ST CHANGES:DEPRESSION HORIZONTAL -1mm AT STAGE 3. Overall impression MILDLY POSITIVE. Now started with medicine to control bp cholesterol along with aspirin and clopidogrel. My question is should I go for angiography now or wait for some time with these medicines and life style changes. Please guide thank you.
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Hi,
Based on the report you have shared, your stress test is not that bad and you better stick to your medicins as prescribed with regular exercise and lifestyles modification. No urgent need for angiography. If symptoms persist you can repeat your stress test after 6 months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Based on the report you have shared, your stress test is not that bad and you better stick to your medicins as prescribed with regular exercise and lifestyles modification. No urgent need for angiography. If symptoms persist you can repeat your stress test after 6 months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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