Is a TMT test not performed during heart blockage?
Patient: hey,, today my dad n me went to a clinic lab for performing TMT and ECHO CARDIOGRAPHY test for heart.the doctor performed ECHO CARDIOGRAPHY test but refused to perform TMT test.I dont know the reason but probably he ws talking about some blockage in heart.could you please tell me the reason why he didnt perform the TMT test and is there any fear for my father ??plz reply as soon as possible.vi Doctor: Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that TMT is an extersion to check if a patient has inducible ischemia. In state of hypokinetic echo, TMT is not advisable and patient should go for a CART.Hopefully this information will guide you properly.Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap