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Early post PTCA imaging

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Impression:

  • Decreased tracer uptake in the apex and inferior lateral wall c / w non-transmural myocardial injury (6 / 25 segments)(RCA territory).

  • Mild stress induced changes in the apex and inferior laterally most likely represenent ishemia. However it is difficult to be absolutely sure given the recent PTCA and stent placement.

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