My recent nuclear stress test states: Results: "There was reperfusion noted in a small to moderate size region of the apico-septal wall of the left ventricule Left ventricule ejection fraction was computed at 48% w apical wall hypo-kinesis".
Conclusion: 1. "Small to moderate size apico-septal wall ischemia" & 2. "Gated spect w midly decreased ventricular function of 48% w hypokinesis most marked in the apical wall".
Does this mean I have a 48% blockage ? If not, can yoiu explain what these conclusions mean & if another catherization (& possible stent) is called for?
I'm a male, 65 yrs. old, w history of a (mild) heart attack 9 yrs ago resulting in stent #1 & stent #2 about 18 months later (due to restinosis). I'm currently taking 50mg Metoprolo, 75mg Plavix, 81mg enteric aspirin & 40 mg Crestor a day. I feel fine but realize I need to lose about 30 lbs.
Thanks, In Advance.
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