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- 46 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a bit confused because I recently got a stress test done, and the results said it's negative for inducible ischemia during the TMT test. What does this really mean? Should I be worried or is this a good sign?
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normal
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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