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Stress test reads there is a mildly reduced perfusion defect of moderate size in the inferior wall and the defect in the inferior segment is reversible. i am female &72. i have fh and unable to tolerate statins. how serious is this & what next?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

You have heart muscle damage probably due to one or more blocked coronary arteries and might be at risk for a myocardia infarction (heart attack). A procedure to improve heart muscle blood flow might be a consideration, like angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery. Presumably you are in the care of a cardiologist; follow her advice. Good luck.

Answered 2/4/2023

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