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Treadmill Test Results Borderline Postive?

On my treadmill exercise tolerance test results (nuclear stress test), my cardiologist wrote in the "Interpretation" section:

Summary:  HR Response to Exercise: Appropriate.  Chest Pain:  None.  Arrhythmias:  atrial premature beats.  ST Changes:  1mm Depression horizontal.  Overall Impression:  borderline Positive stress test suggestive of ischemia.

My doctor told me verbally that my results were fine.. After reading this summary, I am concerned about the results, especially the last sentence.

What do you think the doctor means by that?
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176////96  ///mets 12.9 //// border line ischemia  //// my age 35 my echo  60 %  //// am tince
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12.9 mets with a 60% ef, described as borderline ischemia? Sounds like you're doin alright.. But! You need to modify lifestyle!

Borderline ischemia at age 35 won't stay that way at age 50. You need to ensure you're serious about taking care of yourself.
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Thank you! Appreciate the response. Guess I'll just keep exercising and hope for the best.
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Hi, ST depression greater than 1 to 1.5 mm are classified as mildly positive and this depression has to be persistent. As there  was no chest pain and other findings were normal your doctor has re assured you. Regards
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