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I just had a nuclear stress test and one of the conclusions was: small size mild intensity reversible perfusion defect of the inferoapical segment with extension into the lateral apical segment consistent with ischemia. what does that mean?

Q: i just had a nuclear stress test and one of the conclusions was: small size mild intensity reversible perfusion defect of the inferoapical segment with extension into the lateral apical segment consistent with ischemia. what does that mean?

: It sounds like part of your heart is not perfusing with blood. No permanent damage yet but needs to be evaluated and treated to prevent a myocardial infarction in the future.

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It sounds like part of your heart is not perfusing with blood. No permanent damage yet but needs to be evaluated and treated to prevent a myocardial infarction in the future.

Answered 8/12/2023

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A member asked:

I just had a nuclear stress test and one of the conclusions was: small size mild intensity reversible perfusion defect of the inferoapical segment with extension into the lateral apical segment consistent with ischemia. what does that mean?

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