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Should i have a cath, had one 2 years ago was good, but have stents 5 stents placed 10 years ago, 3 in lad, stress test showed something in apex ?
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YOU should: have a repeat Cath if your stress test shows a NEW abnormality or an increase in ST Segment depression in the previously stented area, IN GENERAL FOLLOW YOUR CARDIOLOGIST'S LEAD ON THIS! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 2/4/2017
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