Angina Pectoris

Russ Weber said:

I had a painful heart episode that I never had before. I recognized
it as Angina Pectoris that only lasted for about 5 seconds.
I thought that was a good sign until I read on the Web that it is
normally brief.

I'm 76 and have never felt chest pain while running or exercising.
It happened in the evening, at rest after a meal that wasn't heavy.

I will be seeing my doctor this week.
Previous computer generated EKG done 5 months ago:

Normal sinus rhythm, rate 62
Early transition QRS positive in V2
Consider atrial enlargement P V1-.10 mV or more negative
Probable LVH with ST-T abnormalities LVH voltage, ST-T negative
Anterolateral T wave abnormalities T waves -.30 mV I, aVL, V2-V6
..Also consider Ischemia T > - .20 mV

I was told that it hasn't changed in many years.
Also told to keep a copy of EKG because if I ever had to go to an
emergency room, they would get alarmed.

Can I expect preliminary tests like another EKG, or stress test
(echo stress also taken about 4 months ago as clearance for
cataract surgery) or holter monitor, before considering angiogram?

Yes, you should expect it.

--
Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
http://www.heartmdphd.com/

Russ,

My advice is not to panic or jump to conclusions before seeing your
doc. Ask your doc whether the pain you experienced is angina
pectoris.

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Quoted message said:

I had a painful heart episode that I never had before. I recognized
it as Angina Pectoris that only lasted for about 5 seconds.
I thought that was a good sign until I read on the Web that it is
normally brief.

I'm 76 and have never felt chest pain while running or exercising.
It happened in the evening, at rest after a meal that wasn't heavy.

I will be seeing my doctor this week.
Previous computer generated EKG done 5 months ago:

Normal sinus rhythm, rate 62
Early transition QRS positive in V2
Consider atrial enlargement P V1-.10 mV or more negative
Probable LVH with ST-T abnormalities LVH voltage, ST-T negative
Anterolateral T wave abnormalities T waves -.30 mV I, aVL, V2-V6
..Also consider Ischemia T > - .20 mV

I was told that it hasn't changed in many years.
Also told to keep a copy of EKG because if I ever had to go to an
emergency room, they would get alarmed.

Can I expect preliminary tests like another EKG, or stress test
(echo stress also taken about 4 months ago as clearance for
cataract surgery) or holter monitor, before considering angiogram?

Russ