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VINRAY posted:
Hi, recently I underwent TMT as advised by doctor. I am 59 and have controlled BP and diabetis type 2. The Results as mentioned in TMT report are: Protocol: BRUCE, BHR 74 bpm, MHR 160 bpm 99% of max predicted 161 bpm in Exercise 3, Max time on Exer= 09:41, Case BP: 160/90mm Hg, Max BP: 190/90mm Hg, Max workload: 10.7 Mets, Total dist Cov :0.69 Km, Termination: fatuge.
Impressions: Good Excer tolerance, No Angina, Baseline ECG showed T wave inversioin in lead 3. At 3 mins of rec patient had 1mm horizontal ST depression in leads V4-V6 which lasted upto 10 mts, Multifocal VPCs seen during Ex & rec., Normal HR and BP response.
Test Positive for exercise induced Ischemia (may be false positive in v/o ECHO findings)
Stress ECHO: No RWMA , mild conetric LV cypertrophy.
Impressions: Good Excer tolerance, No Angina, Baseline ECG showed T wave inversioin in lead 3. At 3 mins of rec patient had 1mm horizontal ST depression in leads V4-V6 which lasted upto 10 mts, Multifocal VPCs seen during Ex & rec., Normal HR and BP response.
Test Positive for exercise induced Ischemia (may be false positive in v/o ECHO findings)
Stress ECHO: No RWMA , mild conetric LV cypertrophy.
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1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:TMT testresultsHi, recently I underwent TMT as advised by doctor. I am 59 and have controlled BP and diabetis type 2. The Results as mentioned in TMT report are: Protocol: BRUCE, BHR 74 bpm, MHR 160 bpm 99% of max predicted 161 bpm in Exercise 3, Max time on Exer= 09:41, Case BP: 160/90mm Hg, Max BP: 190/90mm Hg, Max workload: 10.7 Mets, Total dist Cov :0.69 Km, Termination: fatuge.<br /> <br />Impressions: Good Excer tolerance, No Angina, Baseline ECG showed T wave inversioin in lead 3. At 3 mins of rec patient had 1mm horizontal ST depression in leads V4-V6 which lasted upto 10 mts, Multifocal VPCs seen during Ex & rec., Normal HR and BP response.<br /> <br />Test Positive for exercise induced Ischemia (may be false positive in v/o ECHO findings)<br />Stress ECHO: No RWMA , mild conetric LV cypertrophy.
CardiostarUSA1 responded:
Hi:
As ALWAYS, the patient's doctor(s) are obligated to fully-explain (of course, in a way that they can understand) the test results/findings from any diagnostics.
Because of those two specific electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities (T wave inversion and ST depression), this indicated ischemia.
Ischemia = cardiac or myocardial ischemia. This is an Insufficient amount of blood flow to an area/areas (regions, regional) of the heart muscle (myocardium), which can occur only when the heart is stressed (such as during exercise, aka exercise-induced) or at rest and stress, due to a narrowing (blockage) in one or more coronary arteries, coronary artery disease (CAD).
However, sometimes, during a standard/routine treadmill test, for various reasons, there may/can be a false-positive result, indicating there is a problem when there actually isn't. Further testing can usually confirm or rule this out.
On a stress echocardiogram diagnostic report, to confirm this, it may say something such as: At peak stress, new regional systolic dysfunction noted with wall (examples being, anterior/front, inferior/lower, posterior/back, lateral/side) **hypokinesis.
**Hypokinesis = low motion, low heart wall motion (**wall motion abnormality, WMA), which can occur due to conditions such coronary artery disease (CAD), cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), and heart failure (systolic dysfunction).
With the general focus on the stress echo results -
No RWMA
RWMA = Regional Wall Motion Abnormailty
As reported, this is usually applied with regards to abnormalities of motion (or kinesis) of the heart's left ventricle (LV), a lower pumping chamber.
No RWMA is good news, as it simply means that all segments of the LV are contracting (pumping) normally.
However, mild concentric LV hypertrophy (LVH) is not good news. As reported, the normal thickness range of the LV is from 0.6 to 1.1 cm, measured at the very end of diastole (the heart's resting/relaxation phase). If more than 1.1 cm thick, a diagnosis of LVH can be made.
Several patterns of LVH have been described, such as concentric and eccentric. Concentric LVH is defined as an increase in LV thickness (all over) and LV mass with increased LV diastolic pressure and volume, commonly seen in those with high blood pressure (BP, hypertension). As applicable to the patient, concentric LVH is a marker/indicator of poor prognosis in the presence of high BP.
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Cardiac Enlargement: A Patient Guide
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http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/patient-guide-44614-6.html
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As ALWAYS, the patient's doctor(s) are obligated to fully-explain (of course, in a way that they can understand) the test results/findings from any diagnostics.
Because of those two specific electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities (T wave inversion and ST depression), this indicated ischemia.
Ischemia = cardiac or myocardial ischemia. This is an Insufficient amount of blood flow to an area/areas (regions, regional) of the heart muscle (myocardium), which can occur only when the heart is stressed (such as during exercise, aka exercise-induced) or at rest and stress, due to a narrowing (blockage) in one or more coronary arteries, coronary artery disease (CAD).
However, sometimes, during a standard/routine treadmill test, for various reasons, there may/can be a false-positive result, indicating there is a problem when there actually isn't. Further testing can usually confirm or rule this out.
On a stress echocardiogram diagnostic report, to confirm this, it may say something such as: At peak stress, new regional systolic dysfunction noted with wall (examples being, anterior/front, inferior/lower, posterior/back, lateral/side) **hypokinesis.
**Hypokinesis = low motion, low heart wall motion (**wall motion abnormality, WMA), which can occur due to conditions such coronary artery disease (CAD), cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), and heart failure (systolic dysfunction).
With the general focus on the stress echo results -
No RWMA
RWMA = Regional Wall Motion Abnormailty
As reported, this is usually applied with regards to abnormalities of motion (or kinesis) of the heart's left ventricle (LV), a lower pumping chamber.
No RWMA is good news, as it simply means that all segments of the LV are contracting (pumping) normally.
However, mild concentric LV hypertrophy (LVH) is not good news. As reported, the normal thickness range of the LV is from 0.6 to 1.1 cm, measured at the very end of diastole (the heart's resting/relaxation phase). If more than 1.1 cm thick, a diagnosis of LVH can be made.
Several patterns of LVH have been described, such as concentric and eccentric. Concentric LVH is defined as an increase in LV thickness (all over) and LV mass with increased LV diastolic pressure and volume, commonly seen in those with high blood pressure (BP, hypertension). As applicable to the patient, concentric LVH is a marker/indicator of poor prognosis in the presence of high BP.
Health Central
Cardiac Enlargement: A Patient Guide
There are two types of cardiac enlargement: Hypertrophy and dilation....
With the exception of exercise-induced enlargement, all forms of cardiac enlargement are abnormal and associated with further...
http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/patient-guide-44614-6.html
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
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-
Be well-informed
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Heart Disease TYPES
Men and Women
Acquired in life and congenital (born with it)
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men
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http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms
Mayo Clinic
Heart Disease
Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Prevention......
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect the heart and sometimes your blood vessels......
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120
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How the Healthy Heart Works
Arteries, Chambers, Valves
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/healthy-heart-works
How the Heart Pumps
Animated Tutorial
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Quote!
Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society
.
It's your future......be there.
.
WebMD/WebMD forums DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatments.
Report This| Share this:TMT testresultsHi:<br /><br /><br /><b>As <u>ALWAYS</u>, the patient's doctor(s) are obligated to fully-explain (of course, in a way that they can understand) the test results/findings from any diagnostics</b>. <br /><br />Because of those two specific electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities (T wave inversion and ST depression), this indicated <b>ischemia</b>. <br /><br /><b>Ischemia</b> = cardiac or myocardial ischemia. This is an Insufficient amount of blood flow to an area/areas (<b>regions, regional</b>) of the heart muscle (myocardium), which can occur only when the heart is stressed (such as during exercise, aka exercise-induced) or at rest and stress, due to a narrowing (blockage) in one or more coronary arteries, coronary artery disease (CAD).<br /><br /><b>However</b>, sometimes, during a standard/routine treadmill test, for various reasons, there may/can be a <b>false-positive result</b>, indicating there is a problem when there actually isn't. Further testing can usually confirm or rule this out.<br /><br />On a stress echocardiogram diagnostic report, to confirm this, it may say something such as: At peak stress, new regional systolic dysfunction noted with wall (examples being, anterior/front, inferior/lower, posterior/back, lateral/side) **<b>hypokinesis.</b><br /><br /><b>**Hypokinesis</b> = low motion, low heart wall motion (**<b>wall motion abnormality, WMA)</b>, which can occur due to conditions such coronary artery disease (CAD), cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), and heart failure (systolic dysfunction).<br /><br />With the <b>general focus</b> on the stress echo results -<br /><br />No RWMA <br /><br />RWMA = Regional Wall Motion Abnormailty <br /><br />As reported, this is usually applied with regards to abnormalities of motion (or kinesis) of the heart's left ventricle (LV), a lower pumping chamber.<br /><br />No RWMA is good news, as it simply means that all segments of the LV are contracting (pumping) normally.<br /><br />However, mild concentric LV hypertrophy (LVH) is not good news. As reported, the normal thickness range of the LV is from 0.6 to 1.1 cm, measured at the very end of diastole (the heart's resting/relaxation phase). If more than 1.1 cm thick, a diagnosis of LVH can be made. <br /><br />Several patterns of LVH have been described, such as <b>concentric</b> and eccentric. <b>Concentric</b> LVH is defined as an increase in LV thickness (all over) and LV mass with increased LV diastolic pressure and volume, commonly seen in those with high blood pressure (BP, hypertension). <b>As applicable to the patient</b>, concentric LVH is a marker/indicator of poor prognosis <b>in the presence of high BP. <br /></b><br />Health Central <br /><br /><b>Cardiac Enlargement: A Patient Guide</b><br /><br />There are two types of cardiac enlargement: <b>Hypertrophy</b> and dilation.... <br /><br />With the exception of exercise-induced enlargement,<b> all forms of cardiac enlargement are abnormal and associated with further...</b><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/patient-guide-44614-6.html">http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/patient-guide-44614-6.html</a> <br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />CardioStar*<br /><br />WebMD member (since 8/99)<br /><br /><img src=http://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/cardiogram_line.gif class=post_img /><br /><br /><i>-</i><br /><br />-<br /><br /><b>Be well-informed</b><br /><br /><img src=http://thumb.webstockpro.com/purestock/1574r-019980.jpg class=post_img /><br /><b><br /></b>WebMD<br /><br /><b>Heart Disease TYPES</b><br /><br />Men and Women<br /><br /><i>Acquired in life and congenital (born with it)<br /></i><br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men</a> <br /><b><br /><br />Heart Disease SYMPTOMS<br /></b><br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms</a> <br /><br />Mayo Clinic<br /><br /><b>Heart Disease</b><br /><br />Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Prevention......<br /><br />Heart disease is a<b> broad term</b> used to describe a <b>range of diseases</b> that affect the heart and sometimes your blood vessels......<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120</a> <br /><br />WebMD Health/The Cleveland Clinic<br /><br /><b>How the Healthy Heart Works<br /></b><br />Arteries, Chambers, Valves<br /><br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/healthy-heart-works">http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/healthy-heart-works</a> <br /><br /><b>How the Heart Pumps</b><br /><br />Animated Tutorial<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/heartpump-tutorial.html">http://your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/heartpump-tutorial.html</a> <br /><br /><br />-<br /><br /><i>Quote!</i><br /><br />Be a <u>questioning patient</u>. <b>TALK</b> to your <b>DOCTOR</b> and <b>ASK QUESTIONS</b>. Studies show that patients who<b> ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results</b>. Be vigilant and speak up!"<br /><br />- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society<br /><br />.<br /><br />It's your future......be there. <img src=http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif class=post_img /><br /><br />.<br /><br /><b>WebMD/WebMD forums <u>DOES NOT</u> provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatments.</b>
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