Another case of silent heart disease. A young, active hiker came to see me just for a routine medical check-up. He mentioned his performance had dropped over the last few months because he was tiring easily. A CT scan revealed a severe main artery blockage, and a coronary angiogram confirmed a 99% blockage! The patient underwent a coronary angioplasty with one stent. Silent heart disease is becoming increasingly common. It is crucial for patients to get themselves checked, especially if they experience subtle symptoms or have accompanying risk factors.
