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I had nuclear stress study done & interpretation states: sm reversible ischemia, inferior wall. ejection fraction 51%. is heart cath needed?

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Sounds like yes.: You should discuss this finding with your doctor, because a stress test is only an indirect measure of coronary artery disease. A lot depends on other risk factors.

Answered 10/9/2018

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