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Had a PET stress test this past Thursday. Not the results I was hoping for

Showed reduced blood flow to part of my heart. No blockage, but 12% ischemic burden in their lingo. Seeing a cardiologist Wednesday and hopefully an angioplasty soon after. I had been experiencing low stamina for quite a while and then an intermittent weird pain across my shoulders and arms starting about a month ago, so my primary doctor scheduled the test. I'm somewhat puzzled in that there has never been any coronary artery disease anywhere in my family, my cholesterol has been below 200 consistently, and I quit smoking 36 years ago. The good news is that this explains my lack of stamina and energy and the report said the ischemic burden was partially reversable so hopefully I'll get some of my energy back after this is over. I'm curious if any Lizards out there have had this procedure done, if so, how soon were you able to return to normal activities, in my case, golf.
Posted: 05/09/2026 at 09:54 AM ET

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Had a PET stress test this past Thursday. Not the results I was hoping for
Galenahokie 05/09/26 09:54 AM ET
My mother had a stent put in about 18 months ago...
MP4VT2004 05/09/26 11:32 PM ET
Had a cardiac cath done about 8 years ago to put in 2 stents. Thru my
Brown Water 05/09/26 06:00 PM ET
You'll be fine...Mrs. T has stents and buries me on hilly hikes**
Tuckahokie 05/09/26 04:45 PM ET
I haven’t had any cardio procedures but I have had
PhotoHokieNC 05/09/26 02:07 PM ET
They say, if a man lives long enough, he will die of prostrate cancer .
VaTechie 05/09/26 10:21 PM ET
I may not qualify for either, since I have no plans for
PhotoHokieNC 05/10/26 07:26 AM ET
You are on the right path, seeing your cardiologist. He or she will get
VTVOICE 05/09/26 01:21 PM ET
Dad and cousins were treated and stented
Va AandM 05/09/26 12:57 PM ET
Recommend looking into vitamin K2.**
EDGEMAN 05/09/26 11:32 AM ET
Is your liability insurance paid up?**
PhotoHokieNC 05/09/26 02:09 PM ET
No experience with that, wish u quick/full recovery and back to the fairway**
ColoVT82 05/09/26 10:59 AM ET