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What does "mild inferoapical defect" mean in relation to results of a stress test for the

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  1. Sarah
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    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. Queryman
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    The stress test is done to assess perfusion of different parts of the heart wall such as anterior, posterior or inferior walls. Often a small area that includes the apex of heart and a small portion of inferior wall collectively called 'inferoapical' area supplied by a branch of LAD artery may be partially or completely blocked.

    In 'mild inferoapical defect' there is a partial block that reduces blood supply(perfusion) to that area.
    The result is positive for mild IHD.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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