Hypoxia and Medicine

I underwent Treadmill test and the result was as follows.The test is positive for "Inducible Ischemia".

I want to know what is this and what is the follow up action I have to take.

Public Comments

1. You really should consult the ordering physician and have him/her clarify what exactly this means for you. Ischemia is a result of inadequate blood supply to an organ. In this case, that organ is the heart. The inducible part just means that it was produced by the stress test. The American Heart Association has an article that I believe would help you to better understand what ischemia is. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=251 As for follow-up, that is something that needs to be/will be decided between you and your physician.
2. Like the previous answer mentions, ischemia is a result of lack of blood and oxygen to a required organ or section of that organ. During the treadmill test or sometimes referred to as stress test, you body requires a great cardiac output (i.e. pumping harder and faster) in order to deliver the appropriate amount of oxygen to your working muscles. Therefore, in your case, when you are put under stress (i.e. the treatmill), there is a lack of oxygen going to the myocardium (or muscle) of your heart, but again, this is under stress. Under normal resting conditions, ischemia may not be present. However, in order to answer this question more correctly, you will need to take into consideration your BMI, history, etc. Speak with the ordering physician, have the results forward to your GP or family physician to have this clarified. Regards, A.