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If my lexiscan stress test is normal does that mean nothing is wrong with my heart?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

No: While it is reassuring that there is no evidence for hemodynamically significant blockages in your heart arteries it does not determine if u have any coronary disease present.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

No, Test Insensitive: None of the "stress tests" are sensitive. At best, are only capable of detecting complications of very advanced coronary artery ds. Atherosclerosis typically begins at ~age 7yrs, is dominant behavior, progresses faster in males than females (pre-menopause), yet asymptomatic for decades. In my yrs of experience, treadmill EKG exercise (if done well) works best. All nuclear, including PET, inferior.

Answered 12/31/2022

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Wall motion....: Stress induced heart wall motion abnormalities may not be seen on Lexiscan stress test since images are not usually acquired immediately after stress. Sometimes post-stress stunning can be detected.

Answered 6/27/2014

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