Is angiogram required if having a block in the heart?
Patient: iam a heart patient having MI 2 years back. A few wweks ago i  ave undergone stress test and the doctor opeined that ihave still block and recomended to take angeogram. my stress test shows that i have excellent exercise tolerance. I used to walk briskly for about 45 minutes daily and have no problem. please have your valuable advice Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.A block in the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle usually manifests as having chest pain or ECG changes on exertion and heart attack as an ocassional grave consequenceIf your treating doctor saw sone hanges in your ECG upon exercise or if you developed any chest pain, it may predict upto 75-80% accuracy the existence of a blockage in those vessels.If you get it looked at, as your doctor advised, and get it managed by placement of stents, it may prevent the development of another heart attack. So yes, you should absolutely get it doneI hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.Regards.Dr.Asad Riaz.General and Family Physician..