Hi, this is just for the record and does not reflect every coronary CT.
I had a coronary CT in 2011 wich showed mild segmental disease and I was told not to worry, diet and BP control. Not do long ago had heart attack, rush angio, 100% blocked LAD. I asked could it have got in that state over 18 months and was told *very highly unlikely*
So Angio is definitely gold standard
I also had NST in 2009 and was told it was normal. I had a number of ECGs over the previous years and were all classed as normal. When I asked about all these testes being normal, I was told, it happens and angio is gold standard
Good luck
James
Thank you for your help. That is exactly what I figured but wanted some input from others such as you. I believe that as is so common a test was ordered prior to the cardiologist reviewing my past medical history. Thank you very much for your time.
The nuclear stress test does not image your coronary arteries. It does give an indication of the blood supply to your heart. It is a good indicator of potential blockages. An angiogram will accurately provide that information. Another option for a noninvasive procedure is a 64 slice CT scan. It will image your coronary arteries and it is an excellent diagnostic tool. Again, the gold standard is an angiogram. Keep in mind if problems are found either with the nuclear stress test or CT scan, they are going to do an angiogram/angioplasty anyway.