Excercise test was today.
Result is as follows-
Completed 11minutes on the Bruce protocol test attaining a max heart rate of 200BPM (103% or maxiimum predicted for age)
Maximum workload attained was 13.4METS. Resting BP was 111/72mmhg rising to 196/61mmHg at maximal exercise.
The pataient was free of chest pain throughout the exercise.
Exercise was terminated due to patient achieving and exceeding his maximal heart rate for a period of 60secs.
S-T segment depression was first noted at 4minutes of exercise and became significant in the inferior and lateral leads. Maximum S-T segment depression was -3.00mm was recorded in leadIII at 9 minutes and 29 secs of exercise. The S-T segment changes persisted until 11 minutes into the recovery phase.
Nil else of note.
Report stated-
St and T-wave morphology in the inferior leads. Further investigation into this would be prudent to ascertain if there are any coronary artery abnormalilities or other conditions.
Cardilogist suggests a Dobutamine scan and a cholesterol test.
Now add to that a perfectly normal Echo Scan with no underlying heart disease.
Where do i stand now???
Am i Ill??
Am i going to die??
Am i going to lose my license??
