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Question:
Is another stress echo necessary?
I had a stress echo in September of 2011 and have been referred for another one. I am 51, mildly hypertensive treated with Lisinopril 20mg, exercise 45 minutes a day 4-6 days a week. Do I need it?
submitted by Bill Young on 9/15/2014
Answer:
by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Roberto Lufschanowski, MD
It is very useful information for management of a hypertensive patient.
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