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Question:

What is a perfusion deficit and can the condition be reversed?

Exactly what does "a mild, small sized reversible, basal to mid-anterior perfusion deficit" mean?  What part of the heart can this be found in, plus how is it reversible?  Thank you.

submitted by Bill from San Antonio on 3/2/10

Answer:

by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Reynolds Delgado, MD

This indicates a small area on the front side of the heart that is not getting adequate blood flow during stress and may indicate blockage. Fortunately it is small. Would recommend seeing a cardiologist to assess the significance of it and whether it warrants further investigation or just medical management.        

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• Coronary Arteries (Anatomy)
• Heart Information Center

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Updated March 2010