No ischemia or other damage potentially stemming from my circulatory condition was found. This was pretty much expected. The stress test is basically a precautionary first step and my heart is still doing OK. CAT scans image a radioactive marker’s uptake into the heart and surrounding blood vessels before and after exertion to illuminate possible areas of damage. Next step in the diagnosis process will be an angiogram. This is where they inject a dye marker and take x-rays to locate and determine the nature of the blockage(s). It involves a catheter, typically in the leg, so a minimally invasive operation. I imagine it will involve a day or possibly an over-nighter in the hospital. Awaiting appointment with instructions ATT…
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