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Had a very serious reaction to Persantine during a heart test.

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mary79923
mary79923

changed doctors and the new Cardiologist thinks I was just nervous when I told him I had passed out and had to be given an antidote by a Dr. who told me mine was the worst reaction he had ever seen.

This new Cardiologist is almost bullying me into taking stress tests that will require a Cardiolite injection, and possibly Persantine as well.

I had an Angiogram six months ago which showed (what I was told) I had a young heart but a mildvalve problem, and to have a follow up in 6 months. The follow up cardiogram showed a worsened valve problem, hence this new round of tests. I am 85--do I risk these nuclear drug tests or let nature take its course?

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  • boyzmummy
    boyzmummy

    Posted

    Hi Mary I would ask my GP to liaise with the cardiologist bless you
  • mary79923
    mary79923

    Posted

    Hi boyzmummy: Thanks for your reply and good wishes. My situation is even worse now--I am in limbo--no cardiologist because I refused to take another test with a nuclear drug. I will see my GP next week, and will get back to you.
  • boyzmummy
    boyzmummy

    Posted

    Good luck Mary let us know how you get on x

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