A member asked:

My stress treadmill test positive for provocable ischemia with resuced specificity...what can i do now?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Stress test : If the stress test was positive , you should see a cardiologist for further evaluation and treatment options . Depending upon the symptoms and risk stratification of the stress test, you may need a heart catherization vs medical treatment.

Answered 7/25/2013

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Heart cath: Go see a good cardiologist, he/she will review test and may recommend a heart cath.

Answered 6/19/2013

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Nuclear stress: It should be followed by a nuclear stress test which had higher sensitivity and specificity.

Answered 5/31/2018

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Physician: You really need to discuss with the physician who ordered test. You need a referral to a good cardiologist to discuss options.

Answered 3/26/2013

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