- female
- 50 Years
- 22/01/2025
My mom, who's 50, has been taking Thyronorm 50 for her thyroid. Her doctor mentioned noticing some changes in her ECG twice during her follow-ups and suggested she should get a TMT and an Echo done. Her 2D Echo looks normal with an LVEF of 65%, but her TMT came back positive for inducible ischemia at a moderate workload level. She's mentioned having shortness of breath sometimes when she's climbing stairs, but other than that, she's fine and doesn't have any chest pain or a history of high blood pressure or diabetes. What would you suggest as the next steps for her?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
A 2D Echo is advised as a diagnostic procedure for heart blocks and other pathology..
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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