- Female
- 45 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about some recent health reports I've got. My TSH levels were high at 10.3, so my doctor increased my thyroid medication from 100mg to 125mg. Then after about 25 days, my TSH dropped to 0.70, and I was advised to cut down the medication to 75mg. I'm also confused because my TMT test came back positive for inducible myocardial ischemia, but my ECG and echocardiography were normal. The doctor is now suggesting I go for an angiogram. I'm really anxious about whether these thyroid level changes could be affecting my TMT results. Should I be rushing into getting the angiogram, and is there a real chance of having heart issues even though the ECG and echo were normal? Any advice would be really appreciated.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Yes its is due to fluctating tsh levels. U may repeat angio after 6 months.
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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