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I had a stress test which is reported as equivocal. should i have a cardiac cath done?
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Not necessarily: Cardiac caths are used to identify blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. The idea, which makes intuitive sense, is that if a significant blockage is present, it can be opened with a balloon or a stent, presumably decreasing the chances of a heart attack in the future. This has not been shown to be true. The available evidence doesn't show cath treatment superior to meds alone.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Stress imaging: If you have plain treadmill, if it is equivocal, go with stress test with imaging or cardiac ct, before going with cardiac cath.
Answered 4/28/2016
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