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Possible 70% block in right coronary artery told ct angiography has high rate of false positives? scared to have a heart cath especially if artifact

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

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Different test: This all depends on why you had the ct angiogram. Could consider a functional study eg nuclear stress test to determine if that blockage is severe enough to treat. Best would be to discuss your options with a cardiologist.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Possible 70% block in right coronary artery told ct angiography has high rate of false positives? scared to have a heart cath especially if artifact

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