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What Does The Following ECG Report Suggest?

i recently had a VBBB diagnosis from my EKG. I have since had an ECG and a stress echo. Results indicated that valves were fine, but I had an EF score of 40%. Results showed a “fixed defect involving 24% of the myocardium with depressed non-segmental LV function”. I am a 66 yr. old male with well-controlled hyperlipdemia (atorvastatin 40 mg.). My BP only recently became elevated and I began a low dose of an ACE inhibitor and beta blocker. I am overweight, but not obese. I am generally asymptomatic, except for a little fatigue. No chest pain. I swim laps almost daily without incident. I am interested in knowing my options going forward. Would a cardio cath be appropriate? How likely would a blocked artery be the cause? How about drug therapy? Any other procedure you could suggest? Thx!
posted on Tue, 13 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is.
Yes, there's is a need to know coronary angiogram to confirm the causative.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Does The Following ECG Report Suggest?

Hello, Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. Yes, there s is a need to know coronary angiogram to confirm the causative. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist