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Juan R. Amell, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Dr. Amell earned his M.D. Cum Laude from the Universidad Nacional Pedro H. Urena in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Amilcar Avendano, M.D.,F.A.C.C.
Dr. Avendano earned his M.D. from the Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America.
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Gustavo A. Grieco, M.D.,F.A.C.C.
Dr. Grieco earned his M.D. at Central University of Venezuela.
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Metram J. Rao, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Dr. Rao is a graduate of Kakatiya Medical College, Osmania University, India.
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Vinay R. Julapalli, M.D.
Dr. Julapalli earned his M.D. from the University of Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions Answers
Question:
I have recently undergone a stress test for the complaint of palpitations. The doctor said my test was positive. I was wondering if this could be a “false positive” reading.
Answer:
The sensitivity and specificity of any test depends on how many risk factors a person has and what kind of symptoms that person is having. For example, a 50-year-old man without risk factors and without symptoms has a 5% chance of an abnormal test being a false positive one. A Cardiologist usually determines your individual situation and if the risk factors are minimal, a different kind of test ( ie.: stress echocardiogram) can be obtained. If the risk factors are significant a heart catheterization may be recommended.
