Question 1

why unstable angina is a contraindication for stress test?

Accepted Answer

Unstable angina: A stress test  forces the heart to work more  and it needs more oxygen.Blood vessels dilate to allow  more flow . In unstable angina the vessels have  limited capacity to dilate in response to  the increase need for  oxygen so you can precipitate a low oxygen state, muscle wall ischemia/death , i.e.a heart attack. In angina  you do a catheterization and if indicated stent or CABG

Question 2

why unstable angina is a contra indicator for stress test?

Accepted Answer

Heart attack: With unstable angina the cardiologists do not like to do a stress test because the stress on the heart could precipitate a heart attack. If they need to examine the heart in someone with unstable angina they are more likely to do a coronary angiogram so they can look directly at the vessels without stressing the heart. Also with the do the angiogram they may be able to place a stent for treatment.

Question 3

34 year old male. no famil history and normal cholestrol. will stress test and ekg predict angina?

Accepted Answer

Angina: is term used for chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.  An exercise stress test has fairly good predictive value for having a heart attack within the subsequent 10 years. With limited risk factors, it is questionable whether a stress test is indicated in a 34 year old male.  The best things you can do are exercise regularly and maintain a heart healthy diet &amp; healthy weight.

Question 4

what is the reliability of a nuclear stress test? particularly with regard to ruling out angina / cardiac related chest discomfort?

Accepted Answer

angina: A nuclear perfusion test in the right lab can reliably indicate whether abnormal myocardial perfusion is present. Angina pectoris is a symptom of abnormal myocardial perfusion. A positive perfusion study in a good lab has greater than 90% specificity and a negative test slightly less. Some labs are not as good as others as with any study.

Question 5

hi, 30 male, have pain upper chest sometimes dull sometimes squeezing, often when resting, echo and stress test normal, can it be unstable angina?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Given what you describe and your age, there is little probability of unstable angina.

Question 6

could a full heart check up, stress test, and and echo-cardiogram tell if you had angina?

Accepted Answer

Is it angina?: Angina, or pain from lack of blood flow to the heart, can frequently be strongly suspected from the discussion between you and your doctor.  In some cases a stress test or heart catheterization is needed.

Question 7

this is my second admission for unstable angina with ecg shown inversion of "t" waves from v1-v4. stress test done-normal. should i go for angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Yes probably: If you have been admitted with unstable angina two times with inverted t waves in those leads (especially if deep and symmetrical) and an alternative cause has not been established, a definitive study such as an angiogram or perhaps a cardiac ct angiogram would be most frequently recommended.

Question 8

angina like pains, constant dizzyness/ fatigue 24/7 past 3 weeks. ekgs, stress test all perfect. went to the er 3 times, what can cause this??????????

Accepted Answer

Stress: Could be anxiety or stress related perhaps relaxation exercises, or yoga may help. What did your doctors who ordered all these expensive tests suggest? Good Luck

Question 9

when stressed i get chest pain going to left arm and neck. had echo, echo, stress test all clear. no tests for angina. 25 years old?

Accepted Answer

Get a: thallium stress test, if negative consider paroxitene

Question 10

i have several ekgs , x-rays , blood test and one stress test. can i still have an angina pectoris or heart disease?

Accepted Answer

At your age,: with presumably normal EKGs, etc..., and a stress test, the probability is remote.

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34 year old male. no famil history and normal cholestrol. will stress test and ekg predict angina?

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What is the reliability of a nuclear stress test? particularly with regard to ruling out angina / cardiac related chest discomfort?

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Hi, 30 male, have pain upper chest sometimes dull sometimes squeezing, often when resting, echo and stress test normal, can it be unstable angina?

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Could a full heart check up, stress test, and and echo-cardiogram tell if you had angina?

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This is my second admission for unstable angina with ecg shown inversion of "t" waves from v1-v4. stress test done-normal. should i go for angiogram?

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Angina like pains, constant dizzyness/ fatigue 24/7 past 3 weeks. ekgs, stress test all perfect. went to the er 3 times, what can cause this??????????

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When stressed i get chest pain going to left arm and neck. had echo, echo, stress test all clear. no tests for angina. 25 years old?

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I have several ekgs , x-rays , blood test and one stress test. can i still have an angina pectoris or heart disease?

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