About CT coronary angiogram.

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I have been suffering from abdominal pain, chest pain with sweating since April 2017. My current BP is 150/100, pulse 104, FBS- 5.8, age: 55 years, weight: 82 kg, gender: male, height: 5'7''. My ETT report is +ve @ low overload. With my current physical situation should I go for CT coronary angiogram and will that be effective for me?

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Dr. Benedict Raj R Cardiothoracic Surgeon 19 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Benedict Raj R

Cardiothoracic Surgeon 19 yrs exp Bangalore

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CT angiography is no longer a good method for checking the coronary arteries. If you have TMT positive, then you should have a normal coronary angiogram. Do share your reports with me and I will try to help you understand the condition of your heart

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